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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

Recreational 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.

Official source: dep.nj.gov →

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