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West Virginia Campfire Rules (2026)
Conditional: Small fires for cooking, light or warmth are exempt from the daytime ban if all grass/brush/debris is cleared 10 ft around the fire and the fire is attended until fully extinguished.
Small fires for cooking, light or warmth are exempt from the daytime ban if all grass/brush/debris is cleared 10 ft around the fire and the fire is attended until fully extinguished. Larger debris fires follow the seasonal 5 PM–7 AM hour restrictions.
Official source: wvforestry.com →
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Campfire Rules in states bordering West Virginia
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- KentuckyConditional
Recreational fires are generally allowed but during fire hazard seasons must follow the 150-ft / 6 a.m.–6 p.m. woodland restriction. Burn only natural plant matter; check local fire department before burning.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: eec.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
- MarylandPermitted
Small recreational fires such as campfires are exempt from the open air burning regulations and permit requirement, but are not allowed when a statewide burn ban is in effect.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.maryland.gov · Full Maryland 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 →
- PennsylvaniaConditional
Campfires are allowed in fire rings that confine the fire in designated campgrounds. On state forest lands, fires in rings/fireplaces are prohibited March 1–May 25 and whenever forest-fire danger is high, very high, or extreme.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
- VirginiaConditional
During the 4 PM Burning Law (Feb 15–Apr 30) campfires count as open-air burning and are banned before 4 PM within 300 ft of woods. Allowed if covered by a 1/4-inch metal screen or kept 300+ ft from woods/brush; attend the fire and have water/rake/shovel ready.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dof.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
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