Iconic 'secret' waterfall now limits access as crowds push park to breaking point

One of California's best-kept secrets now requires advance booking, as surging crowds are forcing officials to cap access to the iconic Burney Falls.

The waterfalls are located in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park in Shasta County, California, about 60 miles northeast of Redding.

Burney Falls is known for its year-round flow — even in drought conditions — and for water that appears to beautifully pour directly from its volcanic rock cliffs.

ISLAND CRACKS DOWN AS TOURISTS ARE SLAPPED WITH NEW FEES...