BC Campfire Ban Tracker & Regulations
Find out if campfires are legally permitted at your BC campground this weekend. Check active Category 1 fire prohibitions across all 6 BC Wildfire Service Fire Centres.
Check Campfire Rules for Your Campground
Type any BC Provincial Park or campground name to see its governing Fire Centre and current campfire status:
BC's 6 Regional Fire Centres (2026 Status)
Official Wildfire Act Category 1 campfire prohibition status by jurisdiction:
Coastal Fire Centre
Seasonal Category 1 campfire prohibitions lifted. Campfires permitted in designated park fire rings (check park winter closure status).
Kamloops Fire Centre
Seasonal Category 1 campfire prohibitions lifted. Use designated metal fire rings and never leave campfires unattended.
Southeast Fire Centre
Seasonal Category 1 campfire prohibitions lifted across the Southeast Fire Centre. Check local municipal bylaws.
Cariboo Fire Centre
Seasonal Category 1 campfire prohibitions lifted. Campfires allowed in designated park fire pits.
Prince George Fire Centre
Category 1 campfires allowed in designated park fire pits. Never leave fires unattended.
Northwest Fire Centre
Campfires permitted in designated metal fire rings. Category 2/3 open burning rules apply.
What You Can & Cannot Burn During a Ban
Violating an active Category 1 campfire ban carries a $1,150 violation ticket under the BC Wildfire Act:
Allowed During Campfire Bans
- • CSA/ULC Propane Fire Bowls: Maximum flame height under 15 cm (6 inches).
- • Backpacking Cooking Stoves: Propane, butane, or white-gas stoves for food prep.
- • Propane Barbecues: Portable gas grills used for cooking.
Strictly Illegal During Campfire Bans
- • Wood Campfires: All campfire pits, rings, and beach driftwood fires.
- • Charcoal Briquettes: Charcoal barbecues and wood pellet smokers.
- • Fireworks & Sky Lanterns: All pyrotechnics and outdoor burning barrels.