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Nebraska Campfire Rules (2026)
Conditional: Recreational fires are allowed but open burning is broadly banned by statute; permits are issued locally by the fire chief.
Recreational fires are allowed but open burning is broadly banned by statute; permits are issued locally by the fire chief. Governor-issued statewide burn bans can suspend all permit issuance during drought.
Official source: sfm.nebraska.gov →
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Campfire Rules in states bordering Nebraska
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- ColoradoConditional
Recreational campfires are exempt from the CDPHE smoke permit, so they're generally allowed on private land, but are subject to county sheriff fire bans/restrictions and federal (USFS/BLM/NPS) rules on public land. Always check current local restrictions first.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: cdphe.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
- IowaPermitted
Recreational fires for cooking, heating, recreation and ceremonies are an exempt use and generally allowed. A countywide burn ban does not prohibit grills, outdoor fireplaces, or permitted supervised burns. Local ordinances may be stricter.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: iowadnr.gov · Full Iowa rule →
- KansasPermitted
Small recreational fires, campfires, barbecue grills, fire pits and smokers are allowed and are not restricted by the state open-burning rule or the April county burn ban; local ordinances may still apply.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: kdhe.ks.gov · Full Kansas rule →
- MissouriPermitted
Campfires and fires for recreation, ceremony, or noncommercial cooking are allowed statewide and may burn only vegetative/untreated wood. Keep fires at least 75ft from buildings, small, attended, and fully extinguished; you are liable for any escape.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
- South DakotaConditional
In the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District a campfire permit is required to use a recreational/ceremonial fire on private land. On Black Hills National Forest land, campfires are allowed only in established grates at designated campgrounds; otherwise District Ranger permission is needed.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlandfire.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
- WyomingConditional
When county fire restrictions are in effect, campfires are typically allowed only in designated/improved fire rings (often 15+ ft from burnable material) or enclosed stoves/grills; open fires in unimproved areas are banned. Otherwise allowed with caution. Federal lands have separate rules.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wsfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →
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