Burney California near Burney Falls National Natural Landmark in California

Burney California is small Shasta County community of under 4000 population located between Redding and Burney Falls National Parks Natural Landmark.  50 miles northeast of Redding on Highway 299 East, Burney is nestled the Cascade Mountains at the base of Burney Mountain. Home to Pit River Casino, a couple restaurants and clubs, a scattering of shops and gas stations, Burney's fame comes primarily from its name. Most who pass through are on their way to the Burney Falls, a natural waterfall operated by the California State Parks.

Burney is a great place to refuel your car or vehicle, grab a bite of food and even try your luck at the small Pit River Casino in town. Summers can be hot and dry with winters quite pleasant. Temperatures in Burney can range from  below freezing (32 degrees) to above 100 degrees on those exceptionally warm days. What's special about Burney are the  blue skies and green forested hills that provide inspiration to those who love the outdoors. Surrounding this beautiful town is an outdoorsman's paradise of activities that include fishing, boating, hiking and even picture taking.

Nearby Burney Falls is one of the most photographed landmarks in all of Shasta County. Located approximately 30 miles outside of Burney in the McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park,  Theodore Roosevelt called Burney Falls the “eighth wonder of the world.”  The never-changing water volume over the falls is its unique feature that makes it so unusual. Most of its water comes from springs just a 1/2 mile above the falls in a constant flow. But for tourists, the greatest thrill is standing and watching the waterfall, hearing the water's rushing sound and feeling the cool mist that spreads outwards, sometimes reaching the lookout areas where visitors can stand and photograph this awesome sight. Along with the waterfalls there are hiking trails, public restroom facilities, a visitor center, snackbar, gift shop and boat rentals for Lake Britton in the park.  Located on Hwy 89 approximately 6 miles North of Hwy 299 E. The Park includes a developed campground, and two miles of frontage on Lake Britton. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating and water skiing. For more information call (530) 335-2777. parks.ca.gov or burneyfalls.com.

Once known as "the valley where Burney was killed", the town of Burney was named for Samuel Burney, whose body (along with and Indian boy's body) was discovered  after a wintry snow season. The cause of death appeared to be killing by Indians. Burney's remains are fittingly buried in Burney Cemetery on Mountain View road.

Until 1887, a large farm with an orchard, potato fields, hay fields and a big garden occupied the approximate 5 square miles of land Burney occupies today. The first post office in the area was named Burney Valley and was established in 1872.

As Burney grew, it became the center of economic interests serving outlying communities such as Cassel, Hat Creek, Johnson Park and Old Station. Hunters, campers, fishermen and other recreational visitors are a significant source of revenue for the business community.  The largest employers are Mayers Memorial Hospital with  247 employees, Fall River Joint Unified School District  with 197 employees, Sierra Pacific Industries with 200 employees and PG&E with 102 employees and Pit River Casino with just over 50 employees.

Burney Chamber of Commerce
P.O. BOX 36 BURNEY, CA. 96013
(530) 335-2111
burneychamber.com

Pit River Casino
20265 Tamarack Avenue
Burney, California 96013
Phone: 1-530-335-2334
Toll Free: 1-888-245-2992
pitrivercasino.com