Burns Lake campground
Burns Lake
There are several points of interest in the area, including the Juniper Prairie Wilderness Area, which is a popular hiking spot. It is also close to the Alexander Springs Recreation Area, which offers a unique swimming experience in a natural spring.
The campground amenities include 11 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. There are also vault toilets and a boat ramp for easy lake access. The area is pet-friendly, but pets must be kept on a leash.
Interesting facts about the area include its history as a former logging site and the presence of several rare and endangered species, such as the red-cockaded woodpecker and the Florida scrub-jay.
The best time of year to visit the Burns Lake camping area is in the fall and winter months, from October to March. During this time, the average temperature ranges from the mid-50s to mid-70s Fahrenheit, making for pleasant camping weather.
Overall, the Burns Lake camping area is a serene and scenic spot for those looking to enjoy the beauty of the Ocala National Forest.
What's on-site at Burns Lake
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Burns Lake, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Burns Lake - Big Cypress National Preserve | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Ochopee | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sunday Bay Chickadee #2 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sunday Bay Chickadee #1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Burns Lake -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tamiami Canal Outlets | · | → |
| Barron River Below Sr29-3 At Copeland | 17 cfs | → |
| Barron River Nr Everglades | 12 cfs | → |
| Chatham River Near The Watson Place | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Lostmans River Below Second Bay | 12,600 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
- Aquatic Preserve Cape Romano - Ten Thousand Islands
- Picayune Strand State Forest
- Picayune Strand Wildlife Management Area
- Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
- National Wildlife Refuge Florida Panther
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Burns Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Burns Lake
Can I make reservations at Burns Lake?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Burns Lake?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Burns Lake.