Burns Run East
Lake Texoma — lakeside
Location: Cartwright , OK, OK
Price: From $16 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (408 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with an excellent fishery and many access points. Boating, swimming, water skiing
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Burns Run East is located on Lake Texoma, known as the 'Playground of the Southwest' with excellent fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing opportunities. The campground offers both tent and RV sites with amenities including a boat launch, showers, and dump station.
Wildlife alert: American Alligators present in lake; also Osprey, Great Horned Owl, Gray Fox, and Box Turtles in area
Insider tips for Burns Run East: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Boat launch on-site provides direct lake access for fishing and water activities Lake Texoma known as 'Striper Capital' - excellent fishing destination
Skip Burns Run East if: Seeking full RV hookups - most sites have no hookups, suitable for self-contained RVs only. Traveling outside May-October - campground operates seasonally. Need camping outside established season dates.
Best time to visit Burns Run East: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Burns Run West (Cartwright, OK), Damsite Texas (Denison, TX), Preston Bend (Pottsboro, TX), Platter Flats (DENISON, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Burns Run East
Cell signal at Burns Run East (Cartwright , OK): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The lake features two wildlife refuges, two state parks and 23 commercial concession areas dedicated to the enjoyment of over six million visitors annually.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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Boat launch on-site provides direct lake access for fishing and water activities
Lake Texoma known as 'Striper Capital' - excellent fishing destination
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Texoma fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Texoma before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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