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.

Notifications and Alerts

Collier County put a burn ban in place on Feb. 11, 2025. Anyone who breaks the rules and causes major damage could face fines of up to $15,000. Collier County Officials made this call because of extremely dry conditions across most of the area.

The ban stops people from having open fires, outdoor burning, and trash burning outside city limits. People can still use grills, stoves, cookers, and smokers for outdoor food preparation.

Farmers, approved industrial burning, and Florida Forest Service and Federal prescribed fire work are allowed to continue.

The ban will remain in effect until further notice.

For more information, call 311 or (239) 252-4311

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 239-631-9988.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
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
Any violations of park rules or regulations will cause a revocation of your camping permit and no refund will be given.

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

Mailing

33100 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee FL 34141

Physical

18495 Burns Road 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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