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Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve
Burns Lake Campground is a smaller Recreation.gov campground in Big Cypress National Preserve near Ochopee. The live inventory has 14 sites: 8 RV nonelectric and 6 tent-only nonelectric. Official facilities text lists a picnic day-use area, vault toilets, and an off-road vehicle parking lot — and states that no fresh water is available.
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Short answer
Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve books on recreation.gov up to 6 months out. Camp.land watches this campground for cancellations and emails you a booking link when a site opens.
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Campsite Types
RV nonelectric
8 sites
No hookups · no fresh water on siteRV OK
Tent only nonelectric
6 sites
No hookups · tents onlyTent OK
Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Ochopee and the Tamiami Trail have cabins and vacation rentals if Burns Lake is booked or you need water and hookups.
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Guide to Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve
Best Campsites
For Families:This is a small, primitive inventory — bring water; official text says none is available on site
For Tents:6 tent-only nonelectric sites in the Recreation.gov inventory
For RVs:8 RV nonelectric sites; no hookups in the live inventory
When to Go
Winter and early spring in Big Cypress.
Tips
- →Reserve on Recreation.gov (facility 246890)
- →Official facilities text: no fresh water — haul in what you need
- →Vault toilets only; this is more primitive than Midway or Monument Lake
- →Official recreation notes fishing (with a license) and off-road vehicle access for permitted vehicles
Highlights
14 reservable sites on Recreation.gov8 RV nonelectric and 6 tent-only nonelectric sitesOfficial facilities: vault toilets; no fresh water on siteOfficial overview: direct backcountry / off-road vehicle accessPhysical address on Recreation.gov: 18495 Burns Road, Ochopee
Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve — Frequently Asked
Is Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve hard to book?+
Yes — Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Winter and early spring in Big Cypress. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve have?+
Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve has 14 campsites, including RV nonelectric, Tent only nonelectric.
How far in advance should I book Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve?+
Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve?+
Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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