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Burns Run West

Campers are Saying

Burns Run West, near Cartwright, Oklahoma, is a welcoming campground that offers a mix of relaxation and outdoor fun. With spacious sites that provide electric hookups and a lovely view of the lake, it’s a great place to set up camp whether you’re in a tent or an RV.

The campground is known for its shady spots, making it comfortable even on hot days. Visitors have enjoyed the clean beaches with soft sand, perfect for a refreshing swim or just lounging by the water. One camper mentioned, “We had an amazing view of the lake!” which highlights the scenic beauty that surrounds you here.

For those who like to stay connected, the location is close enough to shopping and restaurants, yet isolated enough to enjoy the great outdoors. While there are no showers or picnic tables, the essential amenities like drinking water and sanitary dump stations are available to make your stay more convenient.

If you’re looking for a place to unwind and enjoy nature, Burns Run West has plenty to offer. Just be prepared for a bit of a trek to the beach, as some sites require a short walk down a hill. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer escape, this campground is a great choice for a memorable outdoor experience.

General Overview

US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Texoma

Overview

Burns Run West Campground is located on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma's Cross Timbers Region. The lake is thought to be the "Playground of the Southwest," where outdoor activities like fishing, boating, hiking, and hunting abound.

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the southeastern shores of Lake Texoma, with beautiful views overlooking the main portion of lake. Post and blackjack oaks forest the rolling hills of the region. Deer, turkeys, bobcats, hawks, waterfowl, and songbirds are abundant around the lake.

Nearby Attractions

The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks, and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.

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Location

Burns Run West is located in Oklahoma

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Highway 75 in Denison, Texas, take Exit 72 to Highway 91, travel north on 91 across Denison Dam, 5 miles. Take the second left, follow signs for about 1.5 miles. Physical address: 825 West Burns Run Road, Cartwright, OK 74731

Address

825 West Burns Road
Cartwright, OK 74731

Coordinates

33.863266 N
96.580229 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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6 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 23, 2023

Top of the hill

This is a nice shady spot with a lot of space for a few tents or an rv. Space has electric and a nice lake view. You do have to walk down the hill and through some sand to get to the beach.

SiteE10
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2022

Super Shady Sites!

We had such a great time while camping here. The sites were a good size and had lots of shade. We had an amazing view of the lake! We stayed at site 13 on loop B and we were located close to the bath house, which was very convenient. We did not have access to the lake at our site. Our pad was pretty level, not a concrete pad though. The campsites seemed close to each other. Unfortunately I was not able to find a campground map. The beaches were clean and had legit beach sand, which was very nice! This was a great stay, I recommend!

SiteB13
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Burns Run West by Christina H., August 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Burns Run West by Christina H., August 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Burns Run West by Christina H., August 14, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 20, 2022

Lakeside Campsite- A8

Nice swimming area for the two young kids. Water hookups right next to campsite. Lots of ants at the campground meant a trip to the store for more bug killer. Woken up one morning by park worker mowing near our tent which sprayed our bags with clippings. Not many shade spots so beware if it is hot. Decent stay overall.

SiteA8
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2021

Awesome COE campground

Stayed in Loop C which has large pull thru sites and full hookups. Loop C is wooded so there is sufficient shade to cut out the sun. We enjoyed our stay and will return in the future.

SiteC8, Loop C
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Burns Run West by Michael R., July 22, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 3, 2021

Nice Camp Ground

Burns Run West is a nice camp ground on the Oklahoma side of Texoma. The bathrooms could use a little attention (still cleaner than some places!) and our site was missing the fire ring, other than that it wasn’t terrible. The sites are a little too close to each other for our taste so you can hear all the conversations of the neighboring sites. BUT our site has a quick access to the nice sanding beach of the lake which looks pretty amazing for a hot summer day ❤️. Still a nice quick getaway!

  • Review photo of Burns Run West by Kristi B., April 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Burns Run West by Kristi B., April 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Burns Run West by Kristi B., April 3, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Burns Run West have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Burns Run West has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Burns Run West?

    Burns Run West allows vehicles up to 150 feet.

  • Does Burns Run West have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Burns Run West does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Burns Run West?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Burns Run West?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Burns Run West. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Burns Run West, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Burns Run West?

    There are 122 campsites at Burns Run West and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts