Openings · last 7 days
4
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-246890
When Burns Lake Campground reopens
Burns Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
17
Only 17 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 2,562 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 2,406 open for online reservation · 148 reserved · 8 closed.
Where the open windows are
6.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,406 of 2,562 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online6.1%
Open site-nights2,406 / 2,562
Reserved (of online inventory)148 / 2,554
Weekday openings1,372
Weekend openings1,034
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,372 fall on weekdays and 1,034 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October holds the most room. 419 of 434 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 14 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 14 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 14 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 14 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 13 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 13 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 11 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 11 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 14 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 13 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 11 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 05 | 183 |
| 04 | 181 |
| 12 | 181 |
| 16 | 181 |
| 13 | 180 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,406 open site-nights across 14 sites at Burns Lake Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 49 2-night, 49 3-night, 42 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 05.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 8 sites take 25 ft, 8 sites take 35 ft, 8 sites take 40 ft. 6 sites of 14 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 14 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 50 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 04 | 50 ft | None | 181 | 138 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +169 more |
| 12 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 124 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +169 more |
| 16 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 160 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +169 more |
| 13 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +168 more |
| 15 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 90 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +167 more |
| 11 | Not recorded | None | 177 | 76 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +165 more |
| 06 | 50 ft | None | 175 | 124 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +163 more |
| 07 | 50 ft | None | 169 | 121 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +157 more |
| 09 | 50 ft | None | 167 | 103 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +155 more |
| 03 | 50 ft | None | 165 | 119 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +153 more |
| 14 | Not recorded | None | 164 | 82 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +152 more |
| 08 | 50 ft | None | 163 | 108 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +151 more |
| 10 | 50 ft | None | 141 | 38 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +129 more |
About Burns Lake Campground
Overview
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.
Recreation
Burns Lake offers a great access point for your permitted off-road vehicle. Campers can enjoy fishing in the lake and surrounding areas with the appropriate licensure. Just far enough from any major highway, this campground offers countless wildlife viewing opportunities.
Facilities
This campground offers a picnic day use area, vault toilets, and an off-road vehicle parking lot and access point. No fresh water is available.
Natural Features
Surrounded by towering pine trees and wrapping around a lake, this campground allows you to feel like you are getting away while still being close enough to modern conveniences.
Nearby Attractions
Campers can enjoy local sight-seeing attractions such as airboat and swamp buggy tours, museums, art galleries, and boardwalks. This campground is located close to multiple national and state parks.
14 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups6 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
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)
18495 Burns Road, Ochopee, FL 34141239-695-1205
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-246890 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-246890 · Burns Lake Campground · Ochopee FL12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Burns Lake Campground?
Reservations for Burns Lake Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 2,406 of 2,562 tracked site-nights are open (93.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 17 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Burns Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Burns Lake Campground in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 17 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Burns Lake Campground?
49 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 05. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Burns Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
8 of the 14 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 8 of those 14 sites have a recorded maximum length and 6 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Burns Lake Campground?
October 2026, with 419 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 434.
When is the next open date at Burns Lake Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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