McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Do I need a day-use
reservation at Burney Falls?
No
Reservation
Needed
January – May 14
May 15 – September
Monday – Thursday
October – December
Advance
Reservation
Required*
May 15 – September
Friday – Sunday
Memorial Day, Fourth of July,
and Labor Day
Number of Vehicle Passes Issued Daily
8 a.m.–noon — 103 passes
1–5 p.m. — 103 passes
All day — 35 passes
*Pass quantities may be adjusted based on impacts from new reservation process. Reservations limited to one per vehicle per day. Vehicles must be passenger vehicles requiring only one standard-size parking space. Guests with a campground or cabin reservation will not need to make a separate day-use reservation. Day-users with a boat reservation from the concessionaire-operated marina will need to also make a day-use reservation.
Under the pilot program, reservations purchased in advance via LAZ Parking will be required for day-use entry. The park will offer 103 parking passes valid between 8 a.m. and noon, an additional 103 passes valid between 1 and 5 p.m., and 35 passes valid for the entire day. The cost will be $10 per vehicle plus a processing fee. Senior and disabled discounts apply if eligible, as well as entry for annual pass holders, though reservations are still required. Same-day reservations will not be accepted.
Posted Friday, May 01, 2026

Notice of Trail Closures
The Burney Creek Trail from the intersection of the Falls Loop Trail at Rainbow Bridge north to the intersection of the Rim Trail is closed due to significant erosion from storm damage. To access the Lake Britton picnic area by trail, please use the Rim Trail.
The PSEA Trail from the intersection of the Falls Loop Trail at Rainbow Bridge north to the PSEA Camp is closed due to significant erosion from storm damage.
Please mind the trail closed signs. The warnings are for your safety and to prevent further trail damage. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Posted Thursday, January 01, 2026