Skip to main content
Google Tag Manager
Find Your Adventure
Hiking + Backpacking
Camping
Parks + Wilderness Areas
Special Destinations
Ocean Beaches + Shores
Canoeing, Kayaking + SUP (Flatwater)
Snowshoeing + Microspikes
Swimming Holes
Mountain Biking
Mountaineering
Backcountry Skiing + Splitboarding
Lodging
Hot Springs
Cross-country Skiing
Rafting + Kayaking (Whitewater)
Wildlife Viewing
Travel
Top Picks
Road Trips
Itineraries
Video
Articles
Stories
News + Events
Conservation + Nature
Tips, Tricks + How-to
Leave No Trace
Become a Contributor
Sign In
Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Photo Date:
03/23/2016
Falls after a rain from the viewpoint.
Photo Date:
06/21/2016
Walking down to the falls.
Photo Date:
12/27/2015
Heavy mist is not uncommon on the falls trail.
Photo Date:
03/28/2015
Long exposure of McArthur-Burney Falls.
Photo Date:
06/21/2016
Colors of the waters during summer.
Photo Date:
06/21/2016
A brave swimmer jumps into the cold waters at McArthur-Burney Falls.
Photo Date:
12/27/2015
Sun creeps over the cliffs to illuminate the trail.
Photo Date:
07/27/2015
A perfect place to relax on a warm summer day.
Photo Date:
12/17/2015
A visitor admires the falls from a breakpoint in the trail.
Photo Date:
06/21/2016
Full view of the falls and the pool below.
Photo Date:
12/17/2015
The McArthur-Burney Falls from downstream.
Photo Date:
12/27/2015
The trail heading back to the day use area.
Photo Date:
12/17/2015
Looking downstream from above the falls.
Photo Date:
12/17/2015
Above the falls there are some preludes.
Photo Date:
01/02/2014
Great blue heron looking for food in December.
Photo Date:
01/02/2014
A great blue heron catches a trout below the falls.
Photo Date:
06/21/2016
The Rainbow Footbridge is part of the Falls Loop Trail.
Photo Date:
06/21/2016
Picnic tables next to the day use parking area.
Photo Date:
06/21/2016
The park amphitheater.
Photo Date:
06/21/2016
A boat races across Lake Briton.
Photo Date:
06/21/2016
The marina and docks on Lake Briton.
Photo Date:
06/21/2016
More picnic tables next to the lake.
Photo Date:
03/22/2016
The waters collect silt during large rains, changing the colors of McArthur-Burney Falls.
Photo Date:
03/22/2016
During winter months flow can increase dramatically.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2016
Fall foliage from the McArthur-Burney Memorial State Park.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/20/2016
Colors changing below the falls.
Photo Date:
07/27/2015