McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, State park near Burney, California.

McArthur-Burney Falls is a waterfall located in a California state park near Burney, with a height of about 130 feet and a broad pool below. The park spans 910 acres with hiking trails, camping areas, and fishing grounds throughout its grounds.

Burney Falls is named after pioneer settler Samuel Burney, who lived in the area in the 1850s. The McArthur family arrived in the late 19th century, and their descendants bought the waterfall and nearby land to save it from development, giving it to the state in the 1920s. The park is the second oldest in the California State Parks system.

Burney Falls takes its name from pioneer settler Samuel Burney, who lived in the area in the 1850s; the McArthur family arrived later in the 19th century. Their descendants bought the waterfall and surrounding land to keep it from development and gave it to the state in the 1920s. Visitors can walk to the Pioneer's Cemetery on the park's longest trail, about 3 miles.

The Falls Loop Trail starts at the overlook, drops to the base of the falls, crosses the Rainbow Footbridge and returns over Fisherman's Bridge, about 0.75 miles in all. The Pacific Crest Trail runs through the park, and the park store accepts general delivery mail for hikers. A 3-mile hike leads to the Pioneer's Cemetery.

Water flows from underground springs and volcanic cracks, which keeps the falls consistently powerful throughout the year regardless of rainfall. This hidden underground system is what sets it apart from other waterfall sites in the region.