Campground

Burns Lake Campground

Big Cypress National Preserve · Ochopee · Florida — managed by National Park Service

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Burns Lake Campground campground
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Weekend availability at Burns Lake Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 5:15 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    14/14 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    14/14 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    10/10 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    13/14 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    14/14 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Burns Lake Campground?

as of September 19

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Burns Lake Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 17Open
Nov 7Open
Nov 28Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 28Open
Nov 25Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
14
Pull-through
8
Max rig length
50 ft
RV No HookupTent Only No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Burns Lake Campground offers lake views from every campsite. Offering direct backcountry access, this campground is the ideal place for hunters and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Recreation Burns Lake offers a great access point for your permitted off-road vehicle. Campers can enjoy fishing in the lake and surrounding areas with the appropriate licensure. Just far enough from any major highway, this campground offers countless wildlife viewing opportunities. Facilities This campground offers a picnic day use area, vault toilets, and an off-road vehicle parking lot and access point. No fresh water is available. Natural Features Surrounded by towering pine trees and wrapping around a lake, this campground allows you to feel like you are getting away while still being close enough to modern conveniences. Nearby Attractions Campers can enjoy local sight-seeing attractions such as airboat and swamp buggy tours, museums, art galleries, and boardwalks. This campground is located close to multiple national and state parks. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

Getting there

From Naples: Follow US HWY 41 east until you see signs for campground (approximately mile marker 67). From Miami: Follow US HWY 41 west until you see signs for campground (approximately mile marker 67)

Elevation
3 ft
Contact
239-695-1205

Activities

  • FISHING
  • CAMPING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.