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Burns Lake Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Ochopee · Florida · Big Cypress National Preserve
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Big Cypress National Preserve |
| Location | Ochopee · Florida · Big Cypress National Preserve · 25.88389, -81.21889 · Map |
| Sites | 14 public sites counted from the federal listing — 8 rv nonelectric; 6 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 14 sites Water hookups at 0 of 14 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 14 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 14 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 50 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 8 sites · 30 ft: 8 sites · 35 ft: 8 sites · 40 ft: 8 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 14 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 14 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 239-695-1205 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-14.
From the official listing
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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988. 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.
Directions, from the listing
From Naples: Follow US HWY 41 east until you see signs for campground (approximately mile marker 67).
From Miami: Follow US HWY 41 west until you see signs for campground (approximately mile marker 67)
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Trip Card — Burns Lake Campground
Ochopee · Florida · Big Cypress National Preserve
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Ochopee · Florida · Big Cypress National Preserve |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 50 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 14 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246890 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.