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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Burney
Spend a half‑day at Burney Falls and a quick walk around town; add a short hike or fishing if you have extra time.
Burney is a small Shasta Cascades town centred on Burney Falls State Park. The falls and nearby trails can be explored in 4–6 hours, leaving the rest of a day for a bite or a quick shop. Longer stays suit anglers or hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (warm, dry, good for hiking and fishing)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow on trails)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$120 excl. bed · High $120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | $2–$4 |
| Burger or sandwich | $5–$9 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–$6 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.5–$4.0 |
| Parking at Burney Falls | $10 |
| State park entry | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RDD · Redding Municipal Airport
- about 30 min drive east on Hwy 299
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- about $50, pick up in Redding
- Burney Falls parking
- $10 per vehicle
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; bicycles work well. For farther sites (Burney Falls State Park, Hat Creek) a car is convenient.
See and do
Known for
- Burney Falls
- Hat Creek Radio Observatory
- Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| McArthur‑Burney Falls Memorial State Park | Drive or bike east on Hwy 299, 5 km (3.1 mi) from town centreDrive or bike east on Hwy 299, 3.1 mi (5 km) from town centre | 15 min drive, 2 h walk total |
| Hat Creek Radio Observatory | Drive north 12 km (7.5 mi) on County Rd 1Drive north 7.5 mi (12 km) on County Rd 1 | 20 min drive, 30 min tour |
| Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery | Drive north 15 km (9.3 mi) on Hwy 299Drive north 9.3 mi (15 km) on Hwy 299 | 25 min drive, 1 h visit |
Sleep
- Green Gables Motel
- Close to Main St, basic rooms, hot tub, kitchen; good for one‑night stays.
- Charm Motel and Suites
- Similar amenities, also near Highway 299.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisculpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra-thi-as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan-to kwes-ta |
| Where is the restroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?don-de es-ta el ba-nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Parking at Burney Falls costs $10 (check for seasonal changes).
- Subway Cave is closed in winter; bring a jacket for cold interior.
Burney is low‑crime; main risk is road safety on mountain roads, especially in winter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Burney yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Burney Falls
- Hat Creek Radio Observatory
- Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Burney: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Burney, revision 5040468 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5040468
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Burney
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
US consulate in Sacramento (check address); nearest foreign consulates in San Francisco.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/burney). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.