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Michigan Campfire Rules (2026)
Permitted: Recreational campfires are generally allowed and do not require a DNR burn permit, but must be kept small, contained, attended, and fully extinguished.
Recreational campfires are generally allowed and do not require a DNR burn permit, but must be kept small, contained, attended, and fully extinguished. Local rules may add restrictions and override state rules where more restrictive.
Official source: michigan.gov →
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Campfire Rules in states bordering Michigan
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IndianaPermitted
Recreational and ceremonial fires (e.g., campfire cooking, scouting) are exempt and allowed in all counties unless a local ordinance or county burn ban prohibits them. Fires cannot be used for disposal and must be extinguished if they create a hazard or nuisance.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
- OhioPermitted
Small recreational fires of clean, seasoned firewood, generally no larger than about 3 ft by 2 ft, are allowed statewide anytime with no permit or notification. Fires must not be for waste disposal; local ordinances may be stricter.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ohiodnr.gov · Full Ohio rule →
- WisconsinConditional
Small campfires for warmth/cooking generally do not require a DNR burning permit, but must be attended, contained, and fully extinguished; local ordinances may apply and county/state-forest or park rules can add restrictions during high fire danger.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →
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