Burns Lake Campground
Closed for the summer season. Big Cypress campgrounds typically operate from fall through spring, closing during the hot, humid summer months. Reservations available through Recreation.gov when open.
Kirby Storter - Partial Reopen
As of 11/4/2024, the Kirby Storter Boardwalk will reopen to the public. Note that the boardwalk is only open part of the way, as rebuilding has not yet begun.
Off Road Vehicle Inspections
ORV renewals & new permits will be issued at the Nathanial P. Reed Visitor Center Friday-Monday, 9am-1:30pm. No permits will be issued Tuesday-Thursday. Permits will be issued first-come first-served. Visit our ORV page for more information
Park Passes
Park passes, including: America the Beautiful, Veteran, Lifetime, etc., are UNAVAILABLE for purchase/pickup within Big Cypress. Shark Valley Visitor Center (Everglades) is the closest location to Big Cypress for purchase.
Big Cypress National Preserve issues temporary closure for Mullet Prescribed Fire
Big Cypress National Preserve has issued a temporary closure during prescribed fire activity beginning June 9, 2025. To learn more about what areas and activities the closure entails, click the link
About
Burns Lake Campground sits along a tranquil lake within Big Cypress National Preserve, surrounded by towering pine trees and abundant wildlife. Every campsite offers lake views, making it an ideal basecamp for those seeking a remote Florida experience. The campground serves as a gateway for permitted off-road vehicle access into the backcountry, though ORV use is prohibited within the campground boundaries. The campground provides primitive camping with 14 designated sites: 8 accommodating RVs (nonelectric) and 6 tent-only sites. Vault toilets are available year-round, but campers must bring their own drinking water as none is provided on-site. Trash and recycling collection is available. Small campfires are permitted at designated camping sites and must be attended at all times; only dead wood lying on the ground may be collected for fuel. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with generators required to shut down by 10:00 PM. The campground is located near mile marker 67 on US Highway 41, making it accessible from both Naples and Miami. Nearby attractions include airboat and swamp buggy tours, museums, art galleries, and boardwalks. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov, with unreserved sites available first-come, first-served when the campground is open.
Directions
From Naples: Follow US HWY 41 east until you see signs for the campground at approximately mile marker 67. From Miami: Follow US HWY 41 west until you see signs for the campground at approximately mile marker 67.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (239) 631-9988 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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