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Burns Lake Campground in Florida
Very Hard to BookNational Park

Burns Lake Campground

Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida

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As of September 2026, Burns Lake Campground is a campground in Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida with 14 campsites. Burns Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Burns Lake Campground is located at 25.8839ยฐ N, 81.2189ยฐ W.
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Burns Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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Next Available Dates

Sep 30 (14 sites)Oct 1 (14 sites)Oct 2 (14 sites)

14 sites open on Sep 30 at Burns Lake Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 22:17 UTC.

Campsites at Burns Lake Campground

  • RV 8
  • Tent 6
  • Accessible 14

What an RV fits

  • 50 ft8 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography, offroad.

All sites at Burns Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
03RV NONELECTRICRV650 ftAccessible
04RV NONELECTRICRV650 ftAccessible
05RV NONELECTRICRV650 ftAccessible
06RV NONELECTRICRV650 ftAccessible
07RV NONELECTRICRV650 ftAccessible
08RV NONELECTRICRV650 ftAccessible
09RV NONELECTRICRV650 ftAccessible
10RV NONELECTRICRV650 ftAccessible
11Tent Only NonElectricTent6-Accessible
12Tent Only NonElectricTent6-Accessible
13Tent Only NonElectricTent6-Accessible
14Tent Only NonElectricTent6-Accessible
15Tent Only NonElectricTent6-Accessible
16Tent Only NonElectricTent6-Accessible

About Burns Lake 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.

Rules and notices at Burns Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Burns Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This campground is primarily used by hunters and off-road vehicle users.

No fresh water is available.

Dogs must be kept on a leash.

No off-road vehicle use within campground.

For more information please call the off-road vehicle office at 239-631-9988.

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Be considerate of your fellow campers by observing quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. All generators must be off at 10:00 pm

Any violations of park rules or regulations will cause a revocation of your camping permit and no refund will be given.

Burns Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Burns Lake Campground?

Burns Lake Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Burns Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Burns Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Burns Lake Campground have?

Burns Lake Campground has 14 campsites.

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