Burns Run East
Burns Run East Campground is located on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma's Cross Timbers Region. The lake is said to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking and hunting abound.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 47 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 95 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
48 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 002 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | |||
| 003 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 004 | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 005 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 006 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 007 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 008 | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 009 | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 | ||
| 010 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 95 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 001, 011, 012, 025 and 2 more are listed accessible |
Burns Run East offers to 47 campsites, 44 of which have electrical and water hookups. A large, day-use group picnic shelter with electricity is available as well. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water. A dump station, two boat ramps, a dock, playground, and beach are located on-site. Restaurants and stores are available 1/2-mile from the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Highway 75 in Denison, Texas, take Exit 72 to Highway 91, travel north on 91 across Denison Dam 5 miles, take first exit left. Physical address: 525 East Burns Run Road Cartwright, OK 74731.
| Nearest town | Cartwright, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 33.8514° N, 96.5747° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV Station Colbert ↗ | 3.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor Expeditions Supply Company ↗ | 6.6 mi |
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Video
Burns Run East A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campground
Worth a stop
The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.
- 0.5 miBurns Run East Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 1 miBurns Run West Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge begins about 12 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12 miHagerman National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 11,302 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Colbert's Ferry SiteSite · Colbert · 3.7 mi
- George Braun HouseBuilding · Denison · 6.7 mi
- Ernst Martin Kohl BuildingBuilding · Denison · 7.1 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated on the southeastern shores of Lake Texoma. Post and blackjack oaks forest the rolling hills of the region. Deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, waterfowl and songbirds are abundant around the lake.
Recreation
Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, birding and relaxing on the sandy beaches are the typical pursuits of most visitors. The lake is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," one of the few reservoirs in the nation where Striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, channel catfish and blue catfish. Also available is the scenic Cross Timbers hiking trail, a very popular trail that winds for 14 miles above the lake on rocky ledges and through blackjack woodland. Forty miles of equestrian trails surround the lake as well.
Guidebooks for Oklahoma
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Burns Run East?
Sites at Burns Run East are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Burns Run East?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Burns Run East have?
48 sites, including 47 standard sites with power and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Burns Run East?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Burns Run East have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Burns Run East?
Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Burns Run East?
Yes, pets are allowed at Burns Run East. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Burns Run East?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Burns Run East?
Sites 001, 011, 012, and 025 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 6 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Burns Run East?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Burns Run East?
Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Burns Run East?
Cartwright, Oklahoma. The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.
Source: Getting there