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Available Nov 7–8 · 1 night13 sites open for every night · from $24/night
Burns Lake Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Ochopee. It lists 8 RV or RV/tent sites and 6 tent sites for rigs up to 50 ft (official limit). Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 31.
| Site | Sa 7 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 12 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 03 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 05 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 16 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 06 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 15 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 11 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 10 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 08 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 14 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 04 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
| 09 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $24 |
Your dates (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Official limit 50 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Florida Rig Fit tool
33100 Tamiami Trail East
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Burns Lake Campground sits on the edge of a small lake within Big Cypress National Preserve, with every one of its 14 campsites positioned for a water view. The loop is small and shaded by taller pine stands that give the feeling of being out in the swamp country while remaining off the major highway; it's located along U.S. 41 at about mile marker 67 between Naples and Miami. The site mix is compact and practical: eight sites configured for RVs and six tent-only sites, with a day-use picnic area, vault toilets, and an off-road vehicle parking lot and access point. There is no fresh water available at the campground, so plan to bring your own potable supply and minimal gear for self-sufficiency. This campground is set up for people who want direct access to backcountry pursuits: permitted off-road vehicles can launch from the parking area into the preserve, hunters use the campground as a staging point, and anglers can fish the lake and surrounding waters with the appropriate license. Beyond the immediate campground you'll find the broader Preserve's offerings hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing (including chances to see a range of marsh and estuarine species), auto touring and nearby historic and cultural sites. Local outfitters run airboat and swamp-buggy tours, and there are museums, galleries and boardwalks within easy reach; several other national and state parks are also nearby. For up-to-date information on permits, seasons, fees or reservation policies, and any other facility-specific questions, call the preserve at (239) 631-9988 before you head out.
Picks are 50 ft or shorter: the official RV length limit here. Pickup area: Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International (RSW)), about 56 mi straight-line from Burns Lake Campground. RV rentals in Fort Myers
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Pick up in Naples| 13 tent only nonelectric |
| R |
| $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Agency / operator | National Park Service (Big Cypress National Preserve) |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Official limit 50 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list [Recreation.gov site list: Burns Lake Campground] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Max stay | 10 nights max |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov site list: Burns Lake Campground (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Managed by National Park Service (Big Cypress National Preserve). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (165 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Host was very friendly and knowledgeable. Nice big open spaces. Very quiet. I would recommend this site!”
“Basic campsites around an alligator lake, we enjoyed it very much. Good pointers from the host to see the area.”
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Available Nov 7–8 · 1 night24 sites open for every nightClosest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Burns Lake Campground, not driving.
