Pioneer Camp
Open for camping. Day-use reservations are required Friday through Sunday and on holidays from May 15 through September 27, 2026. Reservations available through ReserveCalifornia up to six months in advance during peak season (mid-May through Labor Day). First-come, first-served from Labor Day until mid-May.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Closed June 10 - Hat Creek District Office and Visitor Center
The Hat Creek District Office Visitor Center will be closed June 10, 2026. Hat Creek Ranger District is having its all day wildfire readiness event where employees engage in developmental training and planning activities ahead of the peak fire season. The office will be open for regular business…
Wood tags still available, but no other product/permit sales at Eagle Lake RD today.
Wood tags are still available to purchase, but no other product/permit sales are currently available at Eagle Lake Ranger District office starting today and potentially through next week. Please call ahead if you have questions or if you would like to know the best location to make your purchase.
Forest Road Closure Order
The Boundary of the Forest Road Closure begins at the Antelope Campground and proceeds as follows:1. Starting at Antelope Campground on Ponderosa Way,2. then continues South along Ponderosa Way to the intersection of 27N08 and 27N21 roads at “The Narrows”,3. then continues Southwest from “The…
SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
Damage to the underside of South Antelope Bridge on Ponderosa Way was discovered by Forest Service Road Crews. Engineering staff are currently assessing the damage. At this time the bridge is unsafe to cross, and a barricade has been placed on both sides. We will update here when more information…
Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions
Forest Order limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest. This Order prohibits camping for a period longer than 14 days in any developed campground, and 14 days not to exceed an aggregate of 30 days in any undeveloped location during a calendar year. It also…
Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction
Forest Order limits the use of motor vehicles as well as saddle animals, pack animals, and draft animals, on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.
Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction
Forest Order limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.
About
Pioneer Camp sits within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, home to the stunning 129-foot Burney Falls that Theodore Roosevelt once called the eighth wonder of the world. The campground features a mix of tent sites and 22 rustic one- and two-bedroom cabins. Each campsite includes a paved parking spur, picnic table, fire ring with grill, and a food storage locker. The cabins are heated by propane but have no electricity or running water. The campground offers modern conveniences including flush toilets, hot water showers, potable water, trash collection, and a dump station for RVs. A camp store is available within walking distance of all sites. The Pioneer Cemetery Trail begins near campsite #75, following a historic wagon trail to an old cemetery. Vehicles over 32 feet cannot be accommodated in the park. The park is located six miles north of Highway 299 on Highway 89 near Burney. Dogs are allowed in the campgrounds but not on trails or day-use areas. Weekend and holiday visitors from mid-May through late September must make day-use reservations in addition to camping reservations.
Directions
From Redding, take Highway 299 east approximately 55 miles to Highway 89. Turn left (north) on Highway 89 and drive 6 miles to the park entrance on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $35 - $70 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 335-2777 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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