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Burns Lake Campground

Big Cypress National Preserve

🏕️ CampgroundBig Cypress / OchopeeFlorida⭐ 4.4 (187)
Burns Lake Campground
🟢 8 open windows as of Oct 22 — soonest Fri Oct 23–Mon Oct 26
Availability checked 15h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 14 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 21h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Burns Lake Campground in Florida has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 23–Mon Oct 26. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, RV NONELECTRIC #03–RV NONELECTRIC #10 next to each othersites RV NONELECTRIC #03, #04, #05, #06, #07, #08, #09, #10, Tent Only NonEl… #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →sites Tent Only NonEl… #13
Mon Nov 16 – Thu Nov 193 nightsbook these dates →sites Tent Only NonEl… #12
Sun Nov 22 – Wed Nov 253 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Tent Only NonElectric #12–Tent Only NonElectric #14 next to each othersites Tent Only NonEl… #12, #13, #14
Fri Nov 27 – Mon Nov 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites RV NONELECTRIC #10
Sun Dec 13 – Wed Dec 163 nightsbook these dates →sites Tent Only NonEl… #15
Mon Dec 14 – Thu Dec 173 nightsbook these dates →sites Tent Only NonEl… #11
Sat Dec 19 – Mon Dec 212 nightsbook these dates →opened 15h agosites Tent Only NonEl… #11

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #03 — Burns RV Non-Electric Site 3
Site RV NONELECTRIC #03 · Burns RV Non-Electric Site 3NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #03 — Burns RV Non-Electric Site 3
Site RV NONELECTRIC #03 · Burns RV Non-Electric Site 3NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #04 — Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 4
Site RV NONELECTRIC #04 · Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 4NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #04 — Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 4
Site RV NONELECTRIC #04 · Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 4NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #05 — Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 5
Site RV NONELECTRIC #05 · Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 5NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #05 — Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 5
Site RV NONELECTRIC #05 · Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 5NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #06 — Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 6
Site RV NONELECTRIC #06 · Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 6NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #06 — Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 6
Site RV NONELECTRIC #06 · Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 6NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #07 — Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 7
Site RV NONELECTRIC #07 · Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 7NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #07 — Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 7
Site RV NONELECTRIC #07 · Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 7NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #08 — Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 8
Site RV NONELECTRIC #08 · Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 8NPS Photo/Lehmann
Campsite RV NONELECTRIC #08 — Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 8
Site RV NONELECTRIC #08 · Burns Campground RV Non-Electric Site 8NPS Photo/Lehmann
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 11.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station11.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Burns Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 36 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24/nightRv NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆186 ratings
5★120
4★43
3★8
2★6
1★9
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.3/4
AT&T1.2/4
T-Mobile1.2/4
Sprint retired0.6/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Burns Lake Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Burns Lake Campground?

Burns Lake Campground in Florida takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Burns Lake Campground?

Campsite fees at Burns Lake Campground run about $24/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Burns Lake Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Burns Lake Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Burns Lake Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Burns Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 36 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Burns Lake Campground a good campground?

Burns Lake Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 187 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Burns Lake Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Burns Lake Campground, Verizon rates highest at 1.3 out of 5 from 65 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Burns Lake Campground located?

Burns Lake Campground is located in Big Cypress / Ochopee, Florida. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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