Wildfires:
There are no fires burning in Golden Gate National Recreation Area at this time.

Prescribed fires:
There are no fires burning in Golden Gate National Recreation Area at this time.

Daily Fire Danger Rating:
Today's Fire Danger Rating is posted in the upper right hand corner of the Marin County Fire Department website.

Depending on the current fire danger, the following types of heat sources will be permitted (YES) or prohibited (NO):

Weather:
National Weather Service forecast for Muir Beach, CA
National Weather Service forecast for Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA

Current Year Workplan:
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Revised Ocean Beach Fire Policy

Small Groups (under 25 people)

• Fires are allowed only between Lincoln Way & Fulton Street (directly west of Golden Gate Park).
  
• Wood fires only. No painted or chemically-treated wood, or driftwood, no nails and no pallets.
  
• No glass containers are allowed.
  
• Maximum fire size is 3 feet in diameter, and shall be above ground only (no pit fires).
  
• Group is responsible for removal of all debris and equipment.
  
• ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED ON OCEAN BEACH. This includes the walkway and the seawall from the intersection of Lincoln Way north to the Cliff House.
  
• Bring a bucket to put out fire. Fire shall be completely extinguished with water, using the "drown, stir and feel" method. Do NOT bury hot coals; buried coals are a safety hazard.
  
• Fire shall be attended at all times by a responsible adult (18 and older).
  
• Fires are not allowed within six feet of the exposed seawall.
  
• No amplified sound is permitted.
  
• Affixing signs to existing buildings, property, signs, poles, and plants is prohibited.
  
• Off-road vehicle travel is prohibited.
  
• Collections of fees, donations or concession sales are prohibited.
  
• Marking park property or grounds with flour, chalks, inks, or paints is prohibited.
  
• No camping or erection of tents, canopies or other similar structures.
  
• Parking lot between Lincoln & Fulton is property of the City & County of San Francisco. Cars may not park in this lot after 10:00 p.m.

Large Groups and Fee Permits

• Fire gatherings of more than 25 people require a special use permit. Call 415-561-4300. Administrative cost is $50.

Special Limitation

• No fires-even if previously permitted--will be allowed on "Spare the Air" days or on days of extreme fire danger.

Fines

• Violation of area designation $100 (fires outside permitted zone). CFR 2.6(2)(c)
  
• Disposing of refuse in place other than refuse receptacle $100. CFR 2.14(a)(1)
  
• Creating a hazardous or physically offensive condition $250. CFR 2.34(a)
  
• Failure to extinguish fire $100. CFR 2.13(b)
  
• Creating noise between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. $100. CFR 2.10(b)
  
• Camping in prohibited area $50. CFR 2.10(b)(10)
  

Fires are allowed on the following beaches:

Administrative Cost for Permit: $50.00

Large-scale events may require more extensive review by National Park Service staff. If it is determined that your event will require extensive review, the administrative cost may be higher.

Ocean Beach Fire Regulations brochure (69 KB PDF)

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