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Alabama Campfire Rules (2026)

Conditional: Recreational fires under 1/4 acre and not within 25 ft of natural fuels need no AFC permit, but a Governor-declared Drought Emergency ('No Burn Order') bans campfires; only charcoal/masonry/gas grills for cooking remain allowed.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Campfire Rules in states bordering Alabama

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

FloridaPermitted
Recreational campfires, bonfires and contained outdoor cooking/heating fires using vegetative debris or untreated wood need no Florida Forest Service authorization, but must be attended at all times and never left while flame or smoke is visible; clear setbacks and local bans still apply.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fdacs.gov · Full Florida rule →
GeorgiaPermitted
Campfires and barbeques are exempt from EPD's summer open-burning ban and need no GFC burn permit. Attend the fire until fully extinguished, keep clearance from structures/woodlands, and follow any local ordinances.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: epd.georgia.gov · Full Georgia rule →
MississippiConditional
Campfires, bonfires, fire pits and fire rings are allowed under normal conditions but are completely prohibited during a county burn ban (anything with an open flame that produces an ember). Gas/propane and charcoal grills remain allowed even during a ban.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mfc.ms.gov · Full Mississippi rule →
TennesseePermitted
Campfires are generally allowed without a state debris-burn permit, but a state or county burn ban (proclaimed by the Commissioner of Agriculture or Governor) prohibits all open-air burning including campfires and cooking fires. Check local ordinances.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →

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