Can you swim at Burney Falls?

You can go swimming in it. However, we don't recommend it as the water is very cold (about 42 degrees Fahrenheit), the soil is rocky and slippery, and there's a slight current according to locals. There are so many cute spots to go sunbathe instead. Burney Falls flows year-round.



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Can I swim in Burney Falls? You can, but you may not want to. Even on warm days, the water is around 42 degrees fahrenheit.

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Before you fancy a dip in the water that fills the pool below the falls, you should know the water is quite cold year-round, and rarely rises above 42 degrees even in the heat of Summer. Since these falls are fed from underground springs, the water is crystal clear and clean with vivd blue hues.

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Some 100 million gallons of cold water drops 129 feet into a 22-foot-deep pool each day. And the results are spectacular.

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The park is mainly known for the waterfall, Burney Falls, at the entrance of the park. Wildlife in the park includes bass, trout, Steller's jay, squirrels, woodpeckers, deer, and on rare occasion, black bear.

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The flow is good throughout the year because the Burney Creek feeds from the underground sources. Spring and fall months are the best time to visit the Falls as winter could be too cold and slippery so you cannot access some nice photo spots, and summer months are too crowded.

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Burney Falls is best visited in late spring through summer. The average temps during this time period vary from middle 60's to low or middle 70's . If staying in a hotel/motel, book early.

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Called the Eighth Wonder of the World by President Theodore Roosevelt, the falls are at their most intense ... during the spring, from early April through October, when snowmelt is at its peak. The falls were declared a National Natural Landmark in December 1954.

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Enjoy this 1.0-mile loop trail near Cassel, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 min to complete.

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PARK FEES are due and payable upon entry into the park. Fees include one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle or trailer. Extra vehicles will be charged a fee, with a maximum of three vehicles. OCCUPANCY: A maximum of eight people are allowed per family campsite.

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Never swim or wade upstream near a waterfall, even if the water appears shallow and calm. The currents close to the falls could pull swimmers over the edge.

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According to users from AllTrails.com, the best kid-friendly trail to hike in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is Burney Falls Loop, which has a 4.8 star rating from 1,877 reviews.

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The park is located northeast of Redding, six miles north of Highway 299 on Highway 89 near Burney. Weather can vary so visitors are advised to dress accordingly.

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Getting to the Falls While the loop trail in itself is 1.2 miles, if your goal is just to see the falls- you're in luck! A paved path leads about 1/3 of a mile down from the main parking lot directly to the falls. Walking down is on an incline, but very manageable and has railings to hold onto during the steeper areas.

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Burney Mountain at 7,863 feet is one of the most beautiful mountain peaks in Northern California. There is a road that takes you to the summit of the extinct volcano. At the summit there is a fire lookout tower that helps spot wild fires during the summer months.

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Burney Falls is a waterfall on Burney Creek, within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, in Shasta County, California.

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