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Oregon Campfire Rules (2026)
Conditional: Campfires allowed with landowner permission in cleared areas during low (green) fire danger; prohibited in high (yellow) danger except at forester-designated sites.
Campfires allowed with landowner permission in cleared areas during low (green) fire danger; prohibited in high (yellow) danger except at forester-designated sites. Banned in dispersed campsites during regulated-use season. Bottled-fuel fire pits allowed.
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Campfire Rules in states bordering Oregon
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- CaliforniaRestricted
A free CAL FIRE campfire permit is required to build a campfire on most public/wildland areas; the fire must be cleared, contained, and attended to prevent spread. Permits and rules are obtained online via CAL FIRE.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: readyforwildfire.org · Full California rule →
- IdahoConditional
Recreational campfires do not require an IDL burn permit, but are prohibited when Stage 1/Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect, except in approved fire rings at developed recreation sites. Containment and full extinguishment are required.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: idl.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
- NevadaConditional
Under fire restrictions, campfires/open flames (wood & charcoal) are allowed only in developed campgrounds with designated fire rings or by special permit. Gas/pressurized-fuel stoves remain allowed. Tahoe Basin state parks have year-round campfire restrictions.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: forestry.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
- WashingtonConditional
Recreational campfires are generally allowed on DNR-protected lands when no restriction is in effect, kept small and in a contained ring or designated site. When a burn restriction/ban is in place, campfires and charcoal are prohibited on all forestlands under DNR protection.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
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