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New Jersey Campfire Rules (2026)
Conditional: Recreational fires are allowed without prior notification, but designated campsites/fires must be ≥30 ft from grass-, brush- or forest-covered areas.
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 appRecreational fires are allowed without prior notification, but designated campsites/fires must be ≥30 ft from grass-, brush- or forest-covered areas. Campfires can be banned under Stage restrictions during high fire danger.
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