Washington burn ban rulesCampfire Rules

Washington Campfire Rules (2026)

Conditional: Recreational campfires are generally allowed on DNR-protected lands when no restriction is in effect, kept small and in a contained ring or designated site.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

Recreational campfires are generally allowed on DNR-protected lands when no restriction is in effect, kept small and in a contained ring or designated site. When a burn restriction/ban is in place, campfires and charcoal are prohibited on all forestlands under DNR protection.

Official source: dnr.wa.gov

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