Burney Falls

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Mount Shasta, CaliforniaWaterfall pool on Burney Creek and Lake BrittonSwim at Lake Britton

The waterfall is in a state park with a public swimming area at nearby Lake Britton.

Water: Waterfall pool, Burney Creek and Lake Britton
Entry: $10 per vehicle, booking required in season
Swim hours: 8:00 a.m. to sunset
Facilities: Beach area, swimming area, visitor centre, boat launch
Dogs: Dogs are allowed in the parking lot, paved roadway and campgrounds, but not on trails, day-use areas or the Lake Britton beach.
Managed by: California Department of Parks and Recreation

Getting there

The park is at 24898 Highway 89, near Burney. The swim beach is at Lake Britton within the park.

41.0119, -121.6520

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Can you swim at Burney Falls?

You can swim at the designated Lake Britton swimming area in the park. Swimming is not permitted in the pool at the base of Burney Falls.

Does it cost anything to swim at Burney Falls?

$10 per vehicle

Are dogs allowed at Burney Falls?

Dogs are allowed in the parking lot, paved roadway and campgrounds, but not on trails, day-use areas or the Lake Britton beach.

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