Burns Run Road

Burns Run East Campground offers convenient boat access to Lake Texoma, one of the largest reservoirs in the region and a major recreation destination. Located on the southeastern shores of the lake near Cartwright, Oklahoma, this facility features two boat ramps suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and larger vessels. The site includes a dock, beach area, picnic shelter with electricity, and full amenities including flush toilets, showers, and a dump station. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov (580-965-4660).

Lake Texoma's massive 84,854-square-mile drainage basin makes it a significant water body with substantial average flows of over 68,000 cubic feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for moderate current conditions and understand that this is a major river system with considerable water movement. The lake itself offers excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and swimming across its many access points. The Burns Run location provides good infrastructure for launching and returning vessels, making it a practical choice for day trips or extended paddling on Lake Texoma. Note that the site is not ADA accessible.

Overview
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.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...

Overview
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.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
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.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.
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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