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Indiana Campfire Rules (2026)

Permitted: Recreational and ceremonial fires (e.g., campfire cooking, scouting) are exempt and allowed in all counties unless a local ordinance or county burn ban prohibits them.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Recreational and ceremonial fires (e.g., campfire cooking, scouting) are exempt and allowed in all counties unless a local ordinance or county burn ban prohibits them. Fires cannot be used for disposal and must be extinguished if they create a hazard or nuisance.

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Campfire Rules in states bordering Indiana

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

IllinoisPermitted
Campfires and bonfires are allowed on private property or in designated public areas, subject to local ordinance and so long as they do not create a nuisance or pollution problem. Burning of garbage is always prohibited.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: epa.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
KentuckyConditional
Recreational fires are generally allowed but during fire hazard seasons must follow the 150-ft / 6 a.m.–6 p.m. woodland restriction. Burn only natural plant matter; check local fire department before burning.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: eec.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MichiganPermitted
Recreational campfires are generally allowed and do not require a DNR burn permit, but must be kept small, contained, attended, and fully extinguished. Local rules may add restrictions and override state rules where more restrictive.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
OhioPermitted
Small recreational fires of clean, seasoned firewood, generally no larger than about 3 ft by 2 ft, are allowed statewide anytime with no permit or notification. Fires must not be for waste disposal; local ordinances may be stricter.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ohiodnr.gov · Full Ohio rule →

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