Burney Falls
California · 115-foot drop · McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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This Afternoon
64°F
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Tonight
38°F
Clear
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:47 AM · Sunset 8:18 PM · 14h 32m
Snapshot built 12m ago. Sources: NWS STO.
Burney Falls is a waterfall in Shasta County, California. It drops roughly 115 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Burney Falls is a waterfall on Burney Creek, within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, in Shasta County, California.
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 30 | 4.1 | 9.6 |
| Feb | 51 | 29 | 2.3 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 4.5 | 9.6 |
| Apr | 63 | 37 | 2.1 | 5 |
| May | 73 | 45 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 85 | 55 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 96 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 92 | 61 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 84 | 54 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 72 | 45 | 1.6 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 32 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 43 | 28 | 6.1 | 9 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burney Falls (this page) | — | 115 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Clark Creek Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Rock Creek Falls | 3 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Pit River Falls | 10 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Kinner Falls | 12 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lion Wash Falls | 16 mi | — | — | — | — |
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- Charlotte Falls115 ft
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- Mesa Falls115 ft
- Step Falls115 ft
- Vidae Falls115 ft
Questions visitors ask about Burney Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Burney Falls?
Burney Falls is 115 feet (35 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Burney Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Burney Falls is inside McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Burney Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Burney Falls?
No entrance fee. McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Burney Falls from a major city?
Burney Falls is 6 miles from Johnson Park (about 9 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
41.0119, -121.6520
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burney_Falls
Wikidata (Q4999705)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4999705
GeoNames (5560670)
https://www.geonames.org/5560670/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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