Big Cypress National Preserve$24
Burns Lake
Total sites: 14
Available Tonight: 8
Available this Weekend: 10
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 8
Available this Weekend: 10
Booking Window: 6 months
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Burns Lake Campground, Big Cypress National Preserve, FL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Burns Lake Campground is part of Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida (1 hr 13 min southeast of Bonita Springs, FL) with an elevation of 24 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 8 sites can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Activities include fishing.
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Campsite Reviews (192)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 64% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 4% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 5% |
@RobNAA0943898D · Camped on Mar 3, 2026 at Campsite #T6
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...
@LoriB2407943 · Camped on Feb 23, 2026 at Campsite #4
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.
@ChrisC9047590 · Camped on Feb 21, 2026 at Campsite #T1
the tent sites are primitive in the best possible way. They are well separated from RV sites, nicely spaced and each is backed up to trees overlooking Burns Lake. Primitive also meaning there are no facilities or luxuries like potable water. There are clean but minimal toilet facilities, an outhouse comode in a block building strong enough to survive a Cat 5 hurricane but no sink or water faucet. That said the skies were some of the darkest Ive ever seen, the wilderness is expansive and undisturbed. I loved it.
@ClintonRB08BE3 · Camped on Feb 20, 2026 at Campsite #T2
Primitive bathrooms and No electric. Cell service was minimal which meant kids had to actually enjoy the great outdoors. Camp sites are clean and the manager is friendly. No issues. Would go again.
@EduardoID9B891 · Camped on Feb 13, 2026 at Campsite #T4
Clean and basic campground. Went to see stars and wasnt dissapointed.
@danb6262240 · Camped on Feb 11, 2026 at Campsite #6
Nice clean well laid out camp ground. And quiet. Friendly host ensured the facilities were clean and functional.
@FrancisC74C549 · Camped on Feb 8, 2026 at Campsite #T4
Amazing campground for tent camping. All the sites are right across the road from the lake. The stars are amazing every night and there are hiking trail directly off the campground that are full of wildlife and plant life. Really special place to stay if you love all things mother nature.
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@RogerH7061222 · Camped on Feb 4, 2026 at Campsite #6
The host was super nice and checked in with us to make sure all was good and let us know of the burn ban. The thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Burns Lake.
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@BarbB3390867 · Camped on Jan 31, 2026 at Campsite #3
We really enjoy staying at Burns Lake. The campground hosts are always helpful and always around when we have questions or need help.
@MaryB2951694 · Camped on Jan 28, 2026 at Campsite #T4
The Everglade is a magical place.
@KimS7922535 · Camped on Jan 22, 2026 at Campsite #5
Pull through established campsites with a fire ring and picnic table. All the sites have views of placid, beautiful Burns Lake. The fishermen there were not catching fish, but it's a peaceful setting with minimal wildlife.
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@RYANB8651630 · Camped on Jan 22, 2026 at Campsite #7
Very convenient, flat pull through sites. We have a self contained sprinter van so did not need hookups. Great sunset view of the Everglades.
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@ThomasM8282631 · Camped on Jan 13, 2026 at Campsite #T4
Awesome camp. I will revisit this camp every time Im in the area. My favorite spot is the loop road for bird photography.
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@MichaelE481757 · Camped on Jan 8, 2026 at Campsite #10
WiFi did not work in some of the sites but I loved the peace and quiet there no water no dumping place no electricity but beautiful there nice for a few days
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@JosephB6747928 · Camped on Dec 27, 2025 at Campsite #7
Camp host, Mac, was super friendly, helpful, and responsive! I enjoyed birding and relaxing at Big Cypress!
@PaulK4963226 · Camped on Dec 24, 2025 at Campsite #4
Always peaceful and well maintained
@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Dec 17, 2025 at Campsite #T2
Campsite was very large and the grounds were very clean. Can't wait to get back there.
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@WilliamL145693 · Camped on Nov 20, 2025 at Campsite #5
The host did not acknowledge me when I arrived and waited to check in. My picnic table had been moved onto my parking space with the space number facing in the opposite direction. Apparently, so they could mow. I had to get out and move the heavy picnic table myself.
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@KeithR4150375 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #8
Host was very friendly and knowledgeable. Nice big open spaces. Very quiet. I would recommend this site!
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@GeorgeR1617124 · Camped on Mar 6, 2025 at Campsite #8
Primitive, quiet and uncrowded in early March; close to points of interest on west side of Big Cypress NP; from here, it was easy to visit Everglades City, Chokoloskee, Rookery Bay paddle trail, Ten thousand Islands, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve, nations smallest post office, Turner River, Collier-Seminole State Park, Marco Island resort area
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@JacobV3005206 · Camped on Mar 2, 2025 at Campsite #3
It was a great stay on a fabuleus place with a very friendly host.
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@ShaunaB5769367 · Camped on Feb 23, 2025 at Campsite #6
Beautiful stay, loved staying here. It rained the night I stayed so I couldn't see stars, but had a beautiful sunset. The lake is very nice, the sites are large, flat, and spacious. All rv sites had firepit & picnic table.
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@Marindev8850E5 · Camped on Feb 10, 2025 at Campsite #6
Basic campsites around an alligator lake, we enjoyed it very much. Good pointers from the host to see the area.
@WilliamE293173 · Camped on Feb 3, 2025 at Campsite #8
Primative, but a beautiful place to be. Would love to go back again.
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