Burns Run West
Lake Texoma — lakeside
Location: Cartwright, OK, OK
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$120 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (364 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. 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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/burns-run-west to be notified when sites open up.
Burns Run West Campground is located on Lake Texoma in Oklahoma's Cross Timbers Region, known as the 'Playground of the Southwest' with excellent fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing opportunities. The campground offers 122 sites with amenities including showers, a dump station, boat launch, and electric hookups at select sites.
Wildlife alert: Osprey, Fish Crow, and American Alligator are present in the area. Gray Fox, Great Horned Owl, Common Loon, and various turtle species (Three-toed Box Turtle, Ouachita Map Turtle) have also been documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Burns Run West: Federal campground requires early booking Lake Texoma is known as the 'Striper Capital' with an excellent fishery Boat launch is on-site for immediate lake access
Skip Burns Run West if: You need full RV hookups - most sites have no hookups and are only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You prefer first-come availability - early booking is essential at this federal campground.
Best time to visit Burns Run West: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Burns Run East (Cartwright , OK), Damsite Texas (Denison, TX), Preston Bend (Pottsboro, TX), Platter Flats (DENISON, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Burns Run West
Cell signal at Burns Run West (Cartwright, OK): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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 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.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 entryFederal campground requires early booking
Lake Texoma is known as the 'Striper Capital' with an excellent fishery
Boat launch is on-site for immediate lake access
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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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 the second left, follow signs for about 1.5 miles. Physical address: 825 West 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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