About Burns Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 14
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hunting
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (558)
What Guests Are Saying
Burns Lake Campground is praised for its beautiful location, proximity to nature, and friendly hosts, making it a great spot for tent camping with stunning starry skies and wildlife viewing. However, some visitors noted rowdy behavior on weekends, fast trucks around the lake, and minimal facilities, which could lead to discomfort. Overall, the campground offers a clean, relaxed atmosphere, ideal for those seeking an off-grid experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Burns Lake Campground is praised for its beautiful location, proximity to nature, and friendly hosts, making it a great spot for tent camping with stunning starry skies and wildlife viewing. However, some visitors noted rowdy behavior on weekends, fast trucks around the lake, and minimal facilities, which could lead to discomfort. Overall, the campground offers a clean, relaxed atmosphere, ideal for those seeking an off-grid experience.
Review Summary
Sue J
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC
We only stayed here for an overnight as we were passing through but we had a long, level site for our 45 ft motorhome and towed Jeep. The sites faced the lake and we easy in and out. It looked like a great place to spend a few days.
Sue J
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC
We only stayed here for an overnight as we were passing through but we had a long, level site for our 45 ft motorhome and towed Jeep. The sites faced the lake and we easy in and out. It looked like a great place to spend a few days.
Sue J
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC
We only stayed here for an overnight as we were passing through but we had a long, level site for our 45 ft motorhome and towed Jeep. The sites faced the lake and we easy in and out. It looked like a great place to spend a few days.
Elizabeth M
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric
I was pleasantly surprised! The site lent itself to a gorgeous sunset and sunrise. The tent sites were far enough from each other, but still close enough to the bathroom that it wasn't a hard walk. The signage was great to suggest possible hazards (bears, alligators, etc.). The ground was sodden, even when it hasn't rained for almost a month. I can't imagine how wet it would be if it had rained recently. Prepare properly with decent footwear and a good tarp for under your tent. The fire pits were a great size for a larger group. My one major negative had nothing to do with the actual site; one of the other groups had a Jeep with blaring headlights and kept speeding/drifting around the road late into the night. I felt unsafe walking along the road to go to the bathroom.
Donald S
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC
I like Burns Lake and have stayed there at least a half dozen times for short periods. It is basic but the sites are roomy. Don't expect treed sites, there are few. Lake is 10 meters away and swamp forest on the other side 10 meters away. Lots to see and do in Big Cypress and Shark Valley of Everglades NP is not far.
Elizabeth M
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric
I was pleasantly surprised! The site lent itself to a gorgeous sunset and sunrise. The tent sites were far enough from each other, but still close enough to the bathroom that it wasn't a hard walk. The signage was great to suggest possible hazards (bears, alligators, etc.). The ground was sodden, even when it hasn't rained for almost a month. I can't imagine how wet it would be if it had rained recently. Prepare properly with decent footwear and a good tarp for under your tent. The fire pits were a great size for a larger group. My one major negative had nothing to do with the actual site; one of the other groups had a Jeep with blaring headlights and kept speeding/drifting around the road late into the night. I felt unsafe walking along the road to go to the bathroom.
Donald S
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC
I like Burns Lake and have stayed there at least a half dozen times for short periods. It is basic but the sites are roomy. Don't expect treed sites, there are few. Lake is 10 meters away and swamp forest on the other side 10 meters away. Lots to see and do in Big Cypress and Shark Valley of Everglades NP is not far.
Elizabeth M
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent Only NonElectric
I was pleasantly surprised! The site lent itself to a gorgeous sunset and sunrise. The tent sites were far enough from each other, but still close enough to the bathroom that it wasn't a hard walk. The signage was great to suggest possible hazards (bears, alligators, etc.). The ground was sodden, even when it hasn't rained for almost a month. I can't imagine how wet it would be if it had rained recently. Prepare properly with decent footwear and a good tarp for under your tent. The fire pits were a great size for a larger group. My one major negative had nothing to do with the actual site; one of the other groups had a Jeep with blaring headlights and kept speeding/drifting around the road late into the night. I felt unsafe walking along the road to go to the bathroom.
Donald S
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC
I like Burns Lake and have stayed there at least a half dozen times for short periods. It is basic but the sites are roomy. Don't expect treed sites, there are few. Lake is 10 meters away and swamp forest on the other side 10 meters away. Lots to see and do in Big Cypress and Shark Valley of Everglades NP is not far.
Richard H
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: RV NONELECTRIC
This is a small campground situated around a lake. All sites are pull-throughs with no shade and no hookups, but otherwise a very nice campground. No compaints from me. The host is very nice.
Location Burns Lake Campground
Address:
18495 Burns Road
Ochopee, FL, 34141
United States
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)
Latitude & Longitude: 25.8839 / -81.2189
Elevation: 7 feet
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: June 4, 2026
