An impressive 129-ft waterfall fed by springs with year-round flow, on an easy 0.75-mile loop; $10 fee Fri–Sun/holidays.
$10 per vehicle day-use fee; reservations required Fri–Sun and holidays, May 15–Sep 27, 2026
Fed by springs delivering roughly 100 million gallons/day, so flow is strong year-round; heaviest visitation April–October, per CA State Parks.
Burney Falls is a standout: 129 feet of water fed by natural springs that deliver roughly 100 million gallons per day. This guaranteed year-round flow means the waterfall is reliably impressive regardless of season.
The easy 0.75-mile loop is perfect for families and anyone seeking a short, impactful hike. A $10 day-use fee applies Friday through Sunday and holidays; the area is free to visit Monday through Thursday. Visitation peaks April through October, but the falls flow powerfully throughout the year.
Note that the trail has required storm-erosion repair closures in the past; confirm current access before visiting.
Fed by springs delivering roughly 100 million gallons/day, so flow is strong year-round; heaviest visitation April–October.
45 minutes to 1 hour
$10 per vehicle day-use fee; reservations required Fri–Sun and holidays, May 15–Sep 27, 2026
Via a 0.75-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
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parks.ca.gov
CA State Parks official park page + 'Notice of Trail Closures' (parks.ca.gov/post/103), checked Aug 2026. Dogs allowed only in the parking lot, on the paved roadway, and in campgrounds/picnic areas — not on trails or at the falls overlook. Current partial closure: Burney Creek Trail beyond Rainbow Bridge and the PSEA Trail are closed for storm-erosion repair; the main Falls Loop Trail viewing area remains open.
Checked August 2026.