Campground

Burns Run East

Lake Texoma · Cartwright · Oklahoma — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Burns Run East campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Audrey White

Weekend availability at Burns Run East

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 10:24 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Limited
    5/48 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Limited
    11/48 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    12/48 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Limited
    2/48 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    12/48 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    13/48 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.

Campsites & amenities

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

Campsites
48
Electric sites
48
Water hookups
48
Sewer hookups
19
Pull-through
1
Group Shelter ElectricStandard Electric

About this campground

Overview Burns Run East Campground is located on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma's Cross Timbers Region. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound.Recreation Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy beaches are the typical pursuits of most visitors. The lake is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," one of the few reservoirs in the nation where Striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, channel catfish and blue catfish. Also available is the scenic Cross Timbers hiking trail, a very popular trail that winds for 14 miles above the lake on rocky ledges and through blackjack woodland. Forty miles of equestrian trails surround the lake as well.Facilities Burns Run East offers to 47 campsites, 44 of which have electrical and water hookups. A large, day-use group picnic shelter with electricity is available as well. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water. A dump station, two boat ramps, a dock, playground, and beach are located on-site. Restaurants and stores are available 1/2-mile from the campground.Natural Features The campground is situated on the southeastern shores of Lake Texoma. Post and blackjack oaks forest the rolling hills of the region. Deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, waterfowl and songbirds are abundant around the lake. Nearby Attractions The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.

Getting there

From Highway 75 in Denison, Texas, take Exit 72 to Highway 91, travel north on 91 across Denison Dam 5 miles, take first exit left. Physical address: 525 East Burns Run Road Cartwright, OK 74731.

Elevation
664 ft
Contact
580-965-4660

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • SWIMMING SITE

Nearby federal campgrounds

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