Burney, CA Road Trips

1 McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, ☏ +1 530-335-2777. Burney Falls is so spectacular, it has been called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. It is a twin waterfall at Lake Britton that stands 129 feet tall. It is accessible by foot, motor vehicle, horseback, or boat. If you are an avid hiker, the Pacific Crest Trail passes through the park. $10 parking. 2 Subway Cave. Subway Cave is the largest resulting lava tube from the former Hat Creek flow. There is a self-guided tour available if you want it. The temperature inside is very cold year-round, so bring a jacket. Also bring a good flashlight, as most of the cave is completely dark. It is closed during winter. Free, donations accepted. 3 Hat Creek Radio Observatory, 42231 Bidwell Rd, Cassel, [email protected]. Visitor hours/self-guided toursː Th-F 9AM-3PM. The Hat Creek Radio Observatory is an Allen Telescope Array, looking for evidence of intelligent life beyond Earth. Tours are available. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off on site to avoid interfering with the research. (updated Mar 2025) 4 Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery, 40158 Baum Lake Rd, Cassel, ☏ +1 530 335-4111. 8AM–3PM. The activities here include fishing and boating in Baum Lake, hiking the nearby Pacific Crest Trail, picnicking, and simply watching the fish (or geese). You can go any time of the year. Free.

Water sports are highly popular, yet very enjoyable in and around Burney. Check fishing reports often for best results. If you don't know where to find any, just ask the locals, who can help you as well. For: Excellent trout fishing. How: Best for fly-fishing. When: Last Saturday of April-November 15 Where: Stretches from Lassen Park to just above Lake Britton. Disadvantage(s): No matter when you go, it will be very crowded. More Info: http://www.troutsource.com/RiversFolder/Hat.htm For: Mostly trout. How: Use floaters on this river. When: Same as Hat Creek (see above). Where: Starts near Big Lake and empties out at the Pit River in Fall River Mills. Disadvantage(s): Very crowded. Also, be sure to bring a floater, as it is virtually impossible to not float this stream. More Info: http://www.troutsource.com/RiversFolder/Fall.htm For: Trout, bass, and crappie. How: Use bait or tackle. When: Same as Hat Creek. Where: Near Burney. Disadvantage(s): Crowded due to the nearby Burney Falls. More Info: Call (530) 335-2777. For: Mostly trout. How: Fly fishing works well. When: In the winter. Where: Near Hat Creek, just outside of Burney. Disadvantage(s): If you go in the winter, it will be very cold. Boating in the Burney area is highly popular, but again, very rewarding. You can easily go fishing as well while boating for better results. Boating is virtually impossible on most of Hat Creek, but all other bodies of water listed above are available year-round for boating. Lake Baum is the least crowded.

The number of restaurants in Burney are few. Ask the locals what they think is the best place. If need be, or you don't want to ask around nor go to a fast-food place, your best bet is Julio's Grill at 37314 State Highway 299, which is actually pretty decent.

Green Gables Motel, 37385 Main St., ☏ +1 530 335-2264. AAA-approved. Amenities: Hot Tub, King Size Room, Kitchen, Microwave, Pool, Queen beds w/ Microwave and Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Restaurants, TV, Cable, Coffee (in every room), Continental Breakfast Charm Motel and Suites, 37371 CA-299, ☏ +1 530-335-3300. AAA-approved. Amenities: Hot Tub, King Size Room, Kitchen, Microwave, Pool, Queen beds w/ Microwave and Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Restaurants, TV, Cable, Coffee (in every room), Continental Breakfast

Take California State Highway 299 east from Redding. It is 53.1 miles from there. RABA goes from Redding to Burney via a route called the Burney Express. It also stops in Round Mountain and Bella Vista.

Burney is small, so it is good to walk, bicycle, or drive a car to get around.