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Florida Campfire Rules (2026)

Permitted: Recreational campfires, bonfires and contained outdoor cooking/heating fires using vegetative debris or untreated wood need no Florida Forest Service authorization, but must be attended at all times and never left while flame or smoke is visible; clear setbacks and local bans still apply.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Recreational campfires, bonfires and contained outdoor cooking/heating fires using vegetative debris or untreated wood need no Florida Forest Service authorization, but must be attended at all times and never left while flame or smoke is visible; clear setbacks and local bans still apply.

Official source: fdacs.gov

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