Within Lake Texoma, Burns Run East Campground provides US Army Corps of Engineers camping with full hookups and lake access from April through October. The campground accommodates RVs up to 95 feet with electric, water, and sewer connections at most of the 44 sites, plus three tent-only spots without hookups.
Campers find the layout quite open with scattered trees rather than dense forest coverage. Melanie W. notes the campground is "very clean and grass is well kept," though she points out there aren't hiking trails on-site. The proximity to Lake Texoma's dam creates excellent fishing opportunities, and reviewers consistently mention good water access through boat ramps and a swimming beach. Bird watching proves productive along the shoreline.
Sites vary in privacy and spacing, with some campers preferring the more isolated spots like site 47 for extra room. The campground includes standard amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and both flush toilets with showers in the RV section and pit toilets for tent campers. "Water and trash were close by" for most sites, according to one reviewer's experience in the tent area.
For campers wanting additional lake access points, Burns Run West sits less than a mile north with similar Corps-managed facilities.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBurns Run East Campground is located in Oklahoma
Directions
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.
Address
525 East Burns Road
Cartwright, OK 74731
Coordinates
33.8513889 N
96.5747222 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 4/3/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 15 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 13 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 58 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 2 hrs 40 min from Lawton, OK
