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CONTACT INFORMATION: Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. Information Office open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
703-323-6600 TTY 711
keith.o'connor@fairfaxcounty.gov
7315 Ox Road
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
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Keith O’Connor
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Burke Lake Campgrounds

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Camping Just Got Simpler!

Our new Campsite Reservation Guide walks you through the process — from site selection to check-in.

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Group Camping Reservations

For group camping reservations, please look at our A sites under the availability calendar below. All of our group sites can now be booked online. Please call 703-323-6600 with any questions.


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Camping Facilities and Offerings

  • 100 wooded campsites suitable for tents and small RVs, up to 25 feet
  • Designated family and flexible group campsites (up to 18 people per group site)
  • No electric or water hookups at campsites
  • Fresh water spigots and a dump station (included with registration or $28 for non-campers)
  • Bathhouse with restrooms, sinks, showers and flushing toilets
  • Campstore offers ice, firewood and charcoal (seasonal hours apply) (link to ops hours page)
  • Wi-Fi access at the camp office
  • Picnic tables, fire rings and grills at each site
  • Fishing and boat rentals available seasonally*
  • Pet-friendly camping environment**
  • Located in Fairfax Station, close to Burke Centre and nearby amenities

* Fishing licenses are required. All state rules and regulations apply. 
** Dogs must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Animals may not be left unattended.

Campground Maps

  • Burke Lake Campground

Fees*

TypeElectricWeekday RateWeekend/Holiday Rate
Regular Campsite (up to 6 people, two tents)No Electric$32$37
Flexible Group Campsite (up to 18 people)No Electric$126$162
Wilderness Camping (Minimum 7 people, Maximum 100 people)No Electric$5 per person  $5 per person

Notes:

  • *Effective May 1, 2026, a 9% Fairfax County transient occupancy tax will be added to all campsite and camping fees.
  • Family camping reservations can be made online or in-person (walk-up) on the day of arrival.
  • More than 6 people or 2 tents? You'll need to reserve an additional family campsite.
  • Group camping sites can be combined to accommodate larger groups.
  • Wilderness camping must be reserved by calling the Information Center at 703-323-6600.
  • Weekend/Holiday rates apply Friday through Sunday and on Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.
  • Dump station use is included for registered campers.
  • Pets must be on a leash in accordance with Fairfax County Leash Laws.
  • No outside firewood is permitted to be used or stored on FCPA property. Only wood bought at FCPA campgrounds is permitted to be used or stored on FCPA property
  • Click here for a list of camping rules and regulations.

Cancellations and Modifications

  • Cancellations or changes made more than 60 days before arrival can be made without charge by calling the park office.
  • Cancellations or changes made 14 to 59 days before arrival will incur a $25 processing fee.
  • Cancellations or changes made 3 to 13 days before arrival will result in the loss of the first night's stay and a $25 processing fee, deducted from any remaining balance.
  • Cancellations or changes made two days or less before arrival will result in the loss of first and second nights’ stay, if applicable, and a $25 processing fee, deducted from any remaining balance.

Maximum Length of Stay

  • Our campground is a non-residential campground and has maximum stay restrictions.  These restrictions include:
    • A maximum of 14 consecutive nights is permitted.
    • Four (4) nights off-site required between visits.

 

Camping Options and Policies

Flexible group camping sites (FG 17-19) can accommodate up to 18 people and include a central fire pit. You can reserve multiple flexible group sites together to fit larger groups.

Fees for your entire stay are due at the time of reservation.

  • Weekend/holiday rates apply:
  • Weekends (Friday–Sunday)
  • Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day

For help with your reservation, call 703-323-6600.
 

Burke Lake Park offers primitive wilderness camping, with no amenities. The wilderness camping area is in the eastern part of the park, along the Fairfax County Parkway.

  • Minimum group size: 7 campers
  • Maximum at one time: 5 groups or 100 campers (whichever comes first)

Call the Information Center at 703-323-6600 to make a reservation.

The park’s centerpiece is a 218-acre lake with an excellent largemouth bass population, making it one of Virginia’s most popular fishing spots.
Available at the marina:

  • Bait and tackle sales
  • Rowboat rentals
  • Boat launch

Visit the Burke Lake Park Marina

To use the Wilderness Camping Area:

  • Applicants must present a Leave No Trace certificate of completion at the time of reservation.
  • Each group must have at least one Leave No Trace–certified member present during any stay in the Wilderness Camping Area.

Campfires are often an important part of camping, but the Fairfax County Park Authority does not allow visitors to bring or store their own firewood in any Fairfax County Park Authority park. You may only use firewood provided by the Park Authority.

Why this rule exists:

  • Firewood can carry nonnative, invasive insects and diseases.  
  • Moving firewood from one place to another can spread pests and diseases that may kill trees and damage or change natural habitats.  
  • Emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, oak wilt and other pests and diseases can be brought into parks in firewood.  
  • Even if firewood looks healthy, it can still hide harmful insects or diseases.

Campfire time restrictions:

  • Under Virginia Code § 10.1-1142, campfires are prohibited between 12 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Feb. 1 through April 30.

No outside firewood is permitted to be used or stored on FCPA property. Only wood bought at FCPA campgrounds is permitted to be used or stored on FCPA property.

Click here for a list of camping rules and regulations.

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