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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
Burn bans change week to week.Track burn bans in the free LawLert iPhone app and it alerts you when one is imposed or lifted where you live or where you are. No account.Get the appA 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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