Burns Lake Campground

Lake View
Burns Lake Campground Sign
Campground Lake View
Burns Lake Campground Wildlife
Burns Lake Campground Day Use

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

14 total sites

RV Sites

8 sites

Tent Sites

6 sites

About Burns Lake Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 14

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 03, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
11, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
12, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
13, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
14, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
15, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
16, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (560)

What Guests Are Saying

Burns Lake Campground offers a beautiful, natural setting with great opportunities for wildlife viewing and stargazing. Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the sites and the friendly campground host. However, some guests have noted occasional rowdiness, particularly on weekends, and the need for better management of noise and campsite reservations.

Review Summary

4.4
560 reviews
5
64.5%
361
4
23.2%
130
3
4.3%
24
2
3.2%
18
1
4.8%
27

Nicholas P

Verified

April 13, 2026 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric

3

Beautiful location with a resident alligator (he's cool). Got rather rowdy on a Friday night. Trucks driving fast around the lake, groups of people arriving at 1:30 and driving around several times to find a campsite, a group of people trying to take the campsite we had rerserved online. We felt a bit like rubes as we were obviously the only people who bothered to pay for our campsites. Could use a ranger drive through each night to settle things down.

Nicholas P

Verified

April 13, 2026 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric

3

Beautiful location with a resident alligator (he's cool). Got rather rowdy on a Friday night. Trucks driving fast around the lake, groups of people arriving at 1:30 and driving around several times to find a campsite, a group of people trying to take the campsite we had rerserved online. We felt a bit like rubes as we were obviously the only people who bothered to pay for our campsites. Could use a ranger drive through each night to settle things down.

Nicholas P

Verified

April 13, 2026 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric

3

Beautiful location with a resident alligator (he's cool). Got rather rowdy on a Friday night. Trucks driving fast around the lake, groups of people arriving at 1:30 and driving around several times to find a campsite, a group of people trying to take the campsite we had rerserved online. We felt a bit like rubes as we were obviously the only people who bothered to pay for our campsites. Could use a ranger drive through each night to settle things down.

Wendy A

Verified

March 17, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC

3

Except for the camp host, not having control over a family’s kids that chose to ride their very loud gas powered motorized toys. I felt unsafe and uncomfortable if they were only riding on the road, would’ve been one thing but cutting through the lots and going wherever they chose they were just very rude people. He probably had a very hard time dealing with them. They went around flashing flashlights all over the place, disrupting peoples evenings as well.

Wendy A

Verified

March 17, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC

3

Except for the camp host, not having control over a family’s kids that chose to ride their very loud gas powered motorized toys. I felt unsafe and uncomfortable if they were only riding on the road, would’ve been one thing but cutting through the lots and going wherever they chose they were just very rude people. He probably had a very hard time dealing with them. They went around flashing flashlights all over the place, disrupting peoples evenings as well.

Wendy A

Verified

March 17, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC

3

Except for the camp host, not having control over a family’s kids that chose to ride their very loud gas powered motorized toys. I felt unsafe and uncomfortable if they were only riding on the road, would’ve been one thing but cutting through the lots and going wherever they chose they were just very rude people. He probably had a very hard time dealing with them. They went around flashing flashlights all over the place, disrupting peoples evenings as well.

Rob N

Verified

March 11, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric

5

Always so quiet...relaxed. The week of a beautiful moon. It's absolutely the best but don't anyone believe me (because I want it all to myself).

Oh...the picnic table in site 16 needs a little help...

Rob N

Verified

March 11, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric

5

Always so quiet...relaxed. The week of a beautiful moon. It's absolutely the best but don't anyone believe me (because I want it all to myself).

Oh...the picnic table in site 16 needs a little help...

Rob N

Verified

March 11, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric

5

Always so quiet...relaxed. The week of a beautiful moon. It's absolutely the best but don't anyone believe me (because I want it all to myself).

Oh...the picnic table in site 16 needs a little help...

Lori B

Verified

March 10, 2026 Stayed at: 04, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC

5

We enjoyed the quiet and accessibility to the preserve. The dirt road viewing area was one of our favorites. Drive slow and you will see so much wildlife.

Location Burns Lake Campground

Address:
18495 Burns Road
Ochopee, FL, 34141
United States

Elevation: 7 feet

Distance to downtown

6.4 mi drive to downtown Ochopee (about 9 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Contact the off-road vehicle office for more information.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • The campground is mainly for hunters and off-road vehicle users.
  • Quiet hours must be observed out of respect for other campers.

Utilities

  • Fresh water is not available at the campground.

Pets

  • Dogs are required to be leashed at all times.

Vehicles & parking

  • Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground.

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; obtain it locally and burn it on-site to prevent pests.

Cancellation policy

  • Violating park rules will result in permit revocation without a refund.

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Last updated: September 6, 2026

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