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North Dakota Campfire Rules (2026)

Permitted: Campfires and other fires for outdoor cooking are a permissible category of open burning and need no DEQ variance, but must be attended/supervised and create no nuisance.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Campfires and other fires for outdoor cooking are a permissible category of open burning and need no DEQ variance, but must be attended/supervised and create no nuisance. Local burn bans override and prohibit them when active.

Official source: deq.nd.gov →

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