Pioneer Camp

Biking

Bring your bike along to McArthur and after a refreshing waterfall splash, pedal a historic wagon trail to a pioneer cemetary.

Boating

Small motorized boats are welcome at the Lake Britton Marina , where they can join the aqua action alongside swimmers, canoers and kayakers.

Fishing

Brisk streams full of chilly, transparent water make for opportune fishing at McArthur-Burney Falls State Park. Burney Creek is planted with catchable size trout throughout the summer. At the Burney Falls pools below, only flies and artificial lures with barbless hooks may used. Regardless of your method, bring your fishing mindset and appreciate the plentitude.

Hiking

Craving a wildlife oriented hike in the sweet hush of early morning? How about the moderate 1.7 mile Headwaters Loop that has you strolling through the earthy scents of mixed hardwoods and conifer forests until your deposited at the major local source of Burney Creek’s water? Prefer a 3.2 mile round trip falls-to-lake swimming excursion, like Burney Creek Trail to Lake Britton? McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park has plentiful hiking options . Stay awhile to sample the collection.

Horseback riding

The pioneers did it and so can you! Practice your equestrian smooth-talking and whisper your way on horseback around the magic of a waterfall.

Paddling

Kayakers and canoers - you have your choice of lake, stream and river, not to mention an expedition to McArthur’s sister park, Ajumawi, which lucky for you can only be accessed by, you guessed it, boat .

Wind sports

Windsurfing and kiteboarding are permitted on Lake Britton , so capitalize on a windy summer day and be the anchor between water and sky.

Swimming

Lake Britton may be the most popular spot for swimming when you visit McArthur-Burney Falls State Park , but it’s not the only option. You can indulge more than one swimming whim, including waterfall pool splendor alongside placid lake paradise. Bring your suit, you’ll need it!

Whitewater paddling

Throw yourself into the more adrenaline inducing type of water travel and try the Pit River Campground to Lake Britton trek (bring the family along, because most everyone is down to try class 2 rapids!)

Wildlife watching

The occasional black bear, a bald eagle looping overhead,black swifts scudding in and out of waterfall layers to tend their nestlings, coyotes, gray foxes, the focused dip of the peregrine falcon, chestnut-backed chickadees, mule deer, white pelicans...shall I continue? How about I pause here and you experience the rest in real time. Wildlife , to say the least, is abundant.