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• • ​Campfires and fire pits are only permissible on your own property or with written permission from the land owner

  • Any campfire or fire pit more than 2 or 3 feet in diameter or with flames higher than 3 feet from the ground requires a burn permit Click here to get a burn permit quickly and easily for free

  • Any burn material other than standard camp logs requires a burn permit

  • Campfires and fire pits on most public lands (including islands) require a burn permit from the Maine Forest Service

  • The safest way to have a fire is in an enclosed fire pit device, like a Breeo or Solo stove, with a spark screen on top

  • Build campfires and fire pits away from overhanging branches, steep slopes, rotten stumps, logs, dry grass and leaves

  • Shore-front campfires should be built below the high tide line

  • Surround your fire with rocks and build on a 10-foot-diameter circle of mineral soil

    • Mineral soil is the actual dirt under the layer of duff, which is old leaves, pine needles, grass and other organic material. Mineral soil can be as much as a foot below the surface​

  • Keep plenty of water handy and have a shovel available for throwing dirt on the fire if it gets out of control

  • Start with dry twigs and small sticks, add larger sticks as the fire builds up

  • Put the largest pieces of wood on last, pointing them toward the center of the fire, gradually pushing them into the flames

  • Keep your fire small

  • Never leave your campfire or fire pit unattended

  • Drown your fire with water, making sure all embers, coals and sticks are wet. Move rocks-there may be burning embers underneath

  • Stir the remains, add more water, and stir again

  • Feel the materials with your bare hands

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