Burns Lake Overview

Burns Lake Campground has 14 spacious campsites next to the lake in the Big Cypress National Preserve. The primitive campground is open year-round and offers backcountry access for hunters and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. There are also 9 additional OHV trailer parking spaces (not for camping).

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. There are 8 pull-through sites (3-9) for RVs (up to 50 feet) and 6 other (tent-only) sites (11-16) situated around the lake. Amenities include vault toilets. Drinking water and trash collection are not provided. Cell service is also poor in the area. Each campsite also has a table, food storage locker (bear box), fire ring and grill.

Other campgrounds in the area include Monument Lake, Pink Jeep, Midway, Mitchell Landing and Gator Landing.

Burns Lake – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the are includes fishing, hunting, OHV trail riding, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and wildlife viewing. A day-use / picnic area is also next to the lake.

Campers can also 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.

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Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Overflow Parking
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables

Activities

• ATV
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing