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Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve
Ochopee, Florida · 14 campsites
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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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14 campsites
Region
Florida
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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
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Location & trip guide
Ochopee, Florida
Burns Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve is in Florida. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
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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 found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
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?+
Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
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 checks every 30 minutes and emails you when a check finds an opening, with a direct booking link. Availability can change before you book.
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