Step 1 of 14 · Build a Campfire That Lights First Try
Check the rules before you drive
Check the rules before you drive — step 1 of 14 in Build a Campfire That Lights First Try. Every jurisdiction publishes fire bans by season, sometimes by day. A campground sign reading 'fires permitted in rings only' overrides…
Free outdoor skills tip: Check the rules before you drive (step 1 of 14 from "Build a Campfire That Lights First Try").
Every jurisdiction publishes fire bans by season, sometimes by day. A campground sign reading 'fires permitted in rings only' overrides your memory of last year. Check the park website or call the ranger station the morning of your trip — conditions change after a dry week.
If a total fire ban is active, do not build a fire. No exception for 'small ones' or 'just coals'. The fine is the cheap part; the wildfire is not.
Pro tip: Screenshot the fire-ban page on your phone before you lose signal.
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