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Louisiana Campfire Rules (2026)
Permitted: Barbecue grills, fire pits and small campfires for brief recreational use are allowed and are generally exempt from LDAF/State Fire Marshal burn bans; check your parish for local restrictions.
Official source: ldaf.la.gov →
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Campfire Rules in states bordering Louisiana
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- ArkansasConditional
Campfires are allowed when no county burn ban is active. During a burn ban, all outside burning—including campfires—is prohibited within that county for the ban period or until the county judge lifts it.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: portal.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
- MississippiConditional
Campfires, bonfires, fire pits and fire rings are allowed under normal conditions but are completely prohibited during a county burn ban (anything with an open flame that produces an ember). Gas/propane and charcoal grills remain allowed even during a ban.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mfc.ms.gov · Full Mississippi rule →
- TexasConditional
Campfires are generally allowed on private land, but county burn bans during drought can restrict or prohibit them. State parks set their own fire rules. Always confirm whether the county is under a burn ban before any outdoor fire.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: tfsweb.tamu.edu · Full Texas rule →
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