Campfire Restriction Guidelines
NO restrictions
are currently in effect in Northern NJ
During periods of drought or
high fire danger, campfires may be prohibited in accordance with the following guidelines:
Stage # 1
- Fires directly on the ground will be prohibited unless in a prepared fire ring. Fires on mineral soil which will not endanger
the forest, such as in a gravel pit, may be permitted at the discretion of the Forest Firewarden issuing the permit. A prepared
fire ring must be constructed of steel, stone, brick, or concrete with a gravel or masonry base.
Stage # 2 - All fires in wooded areas will be prohibited unless in an elevated
prepared fireplace, elevated charcoal grill or stove using electricity or a liquid or gas fuel.
An elevated prepared fireplace must be constructed of steel, stone, brick or concrete with its
fire box elevated at least one foot above the ground surface and surrounded by at least a ten feet radius clearance to mineral
soil.
Stage # 3 - All fires in wooded areas will be prohibited unless contained in an elevated stove using only propane,
natural gas, gas, or electricity. No charcoal fires are allowed.
