4.59156 reviewsPrice
$14 - $43/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
128 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$14 - $43/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
128 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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24898 Highway 89, Burney, CA 96013
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Learn more about alerts →Fall campers chasing the falls with kids or a kayak get the most out of this place. Lake Britton has rentals on-site ($25/hr), trout fishing on Burney Creek, and accessible sites #1, #3, and #23 make it genuinely workable for mobility-limited campers.
Summer weekend noise is a real problem, July cabin heat gets complained about often, and some reviewers flag a rough welcome at the entrance. Also note: sections of the Falls Loop and Burney Creek trails are currently closed due to erosion, so confirm your route before you book.
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Fall delivers the best camping window. Daytime highs run 55-70°F, nights drop to 30-45°F, and crowds thin after Labor Day. The forest canopy shifts to rust and gold while fish feed actively before winter. Summer reaches 85°F on many afternoons, and July heat makes cabins uncomfortable without air circulation. Winter mornings hit 20°F with frost coating the pines. The park receives 28 inches of rain between November and March, keeping trails muddy and the falls at full force. Summer stays dry and golden, ideal for swimming but busy. Cooler fall mornings mean fewer mosquitoes and excellent light for photography at the falls.
Fall described as best window: mild temps, changing foliage, thinner crowds and active fishing.
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Rim Campground at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park provides a range of amenities catering to diverse camping needs. Highlights include access to showers, flush toilets, potable water, and an on-site camp store. Campsites are spacious and well-maintained, with additional amenities such as picnic tables and fire rings available at each site. Accessibility features are emphasized, including accessible parking, restrooms, and showers, as well as cabins equipped for visitors with disabilities. Firewood can be purchased on-site, and trash and recycling facilities are provided.
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