Burns Lake Campground

Big Cypress National Preserve

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.

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.

Need to Know

This campground is primarily used by hunters and off-road vehicle users.
No fresh water is available.
Dogs must be kept on a leash.
No off-road vehicle use within campground.
For more information please call the off-road vehicle office at 239-695-1205.
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Be considerate of your fellow campers by observing quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. All generators must be off at 10:00 pm

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.

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.

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.

Contact Information

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52105 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee FL 34141

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 239-695-1205

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

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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