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Maine Campfire Rules (2026)
Conditional: A small recreational campfire on your own land needs no state permit, but fires over 3 ft high or 3 ft across require a permit.
ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026
A small recreational campfire on your own land needs no state permit, but fires over 3 ft high or 3 ft across require a permit. Campfire permits at remote sites come from a local Forest Service office, not the online system; towns may add rules.
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