The Intermountain Area of Eastern Shasta County...Rugged and Beautiful...A
Recreational Wonderland
One of California's Best Kept Secrets... Nestled between the Sierra Nevada and the Cascade mountain ranges is one of the most picturesque and unspoiled areas remaining in California. Located approximately 50 miles from Redding on Highway 299E, the Intermountain Area is covered with thick forests, lush meadows, prime farmland, and crystal clear streams, rivers, and lakes. Travelers can find real country hospitality in the small towns located in the area. Two of the largest towns are Burney and Fall River Mills. Both offer full facilities including meals, lodging, banking, gasoline, camping, recreation supplies, and medical services.
Attractions
The
Fall River Valley is a Sportsmen's Paradise!
Explore Lava Tubes, fish in famous creeks, hike the Pacific Crest Trail,
or Discover the Wilderness within the National Forests! Explore Subway Cave, and
underground tube formed about 2,000 years ago by flowing lava. Numerous blue ribbon
fishing streams and rivers such as Fall River, Pit River, and Hat Creek are all clear
spring fed waters with consistent cold water temperatures which help provide some of the
best fishing in the west.
- Fishing Access: Lake Britton, Eastman Lake, Fall River, Baum Lake,
Crystal Lake, Iron Canyon Reservoir, Bear Creek, Medicine Lake, and the McCloud River.
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- Hiking: 62 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail meander through
the area with scenic vistas of Lassen Peak, Hat Creek Valley, and Mt. Shasta. Thousand
Lakes and Caribou Wilderness areas entice backpackers and anglers who seek solitude,
beautiful surroundings and excellent fishing! .
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- Other Outdoor Activities: Boating, Water Skiing, swimming, picnicking,
camping, winter snowmobiling with 50 miles of groomed trails.
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- Lassen Volcanic National Park: studded with more than 50 wilderness lakes and
numerous peaks, boiling lakes, bubbling mud pots, hot springs, cinder cones, steamers, and
fumaroles! Located approximately an hours drive from the Intermountain Area. (530)
335-7517
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- Ash Creek Wildlife Area: More than 11,000 acres of marshlands and
supports a variety of waterfowl.
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- McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park: 7 miles north of
junction Highway 299 & 89, one of the areas most beautiful spots, sometimes referred
to as the 8th wonder of the world, the 129-foot Burney Falls provides wonderful shots for
the photographer and is a Must See for the visitor. (530) 335-2777
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- Subway Cave: located one quarter mile north of the junction of
Highways 89 & 44, provides over 1,000 accessible feet to explore, The Mayfield and Ice
Caves are located to the north.
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- Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park: Encompasses over 6,000 acres,
2,000 of which are covered by recent lava flows (530) 336-2777
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There are several maintained campgrounds available for public
use within the National Forest boundaries. Campground
and Summer Recreation and
Winter
Recreation information can be obtained on Shasta Home.
Climate
The area has four distinct
seasons and a mild climate. Burney's elevation is about 3,100 feet whereas Fall River
Valley is 3,400 feet in elevation. Summer temperatures range in the mid-90s in the
afternoon while evenings cool down comfortably and a light jacket is sometimes needed.
Winters are usually mile with temperatures averaging from 18-25 degrees in the early
morning and 40-50 degrees during the day.
At 3,400 feet, the valley has
a mild climate, average summer temperatures range from 55F in early morning to 90F midday,
and 60-70F in the evenings. Winters are not usually severe and temps average from 18F in
the early morning to 40-50F midday with evening temps of 32F. Average annual rainfall is
17 inches, the average snowfall is 14 inches. Farmers and ranchers plan on a yearly
growing season of approx. 130 days.
General Information
The Intermountain Area is surrounded by
Lassen, Shasta-Trinity, and Modoc National Forests, Lassen Volcanic National Park,
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial, and Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Parks, as well as various
Wildlife Refuges. To the northwest, from its snow-capped heights, the majestic Mt. Shasta
towers over the region.
The beautiful Fall River Valley is
located approximately 70 miles northeast of Redding, California on State Route 299.
Nestled between the Sierra Nevada and the Cascade mountain ranges in the northeast corner
of Shasta County, it is one of the more picturesque and unspoiled areas remaining in
California. It is here that one finds a community offering all the services available in a
city, while still retaining an away-from-it-all atmosphere.
Web Site Contributors:
- Information
Contributors: "The Intermountain Area" visitor's guide
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- Betty Paris,
Fall River Mills
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Burney 
