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Michigan Campfire Rules (2026)

Permitted: Recreational campfires are generally allowed and do not require a DNR burn permit, but must be kept small, contained, attended, and fully extinguished.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Recreational campfires are generally allowed and do not require a DNR burn permit, but must be kept small, contained, attended, and fully extinguished. Local rules may add restrictions and override state rules where more restrictive.

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