National Forest Campfire Permits

So if you plan on going camping in the National Forests in California and plan on having a campfire you need to make sure you have a valid campfire permit. They are free and easy to get you can get one at a local ranger station or print one online. 

Q.Why should you get a campfire permit?

A. You can be fined by the rangers if you don't have it. Some of us have talked with rangers we have run across on the trail and they do active checking if they run across a camp that has a fire going.

Q. What happens if you don't have a permit?

A. You will be fined.

Q. So the Permit always allows me to have a campfire

A. Nope. It just allows you to have a fire while the permits are valid and not suspended due to fire danger. Always check with the ranger station for the National Forest or BLM area you are going into. If you are caught with a fire during burn suspension you will get a heavy fine.

Go to Sequoia National Forest Campfire Permit page to get latest information and to print a valid campfire permit.

also see the Northern California National Forest Information page for a listing of the ranger stations.