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Vermont Campfire Rules (2026)

Conditional: A burn permit from the Town Forest Fire Warden is required for open burning; small recreational/cooking campfires are commonly allowed, but wardens can ban open burning during high fire danger.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

A burn permit from the Town Forest Fire Warden is required for open burning; small recreational/cooking campfires are commonly allowed, but wardens can ban open burning during high fire danger. State parks have their own designated-fire-pit rules.

Official source: fpr.vermont.gov →

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