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New York Campfire Rules (2026)
Permitted: Campfires and small cooking fires under 3 ft high and 4 ft wide are allowed statewide year-round, using only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated, unpainted wood.
PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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