Fires on the beach are a memorable experience. Want to enjoy the crackle of wood burning and the dancing of the firelight? Follow these simple steps:
- Download and print the FREE Beach Fire Permit.
- Read the entire permit.
- Sign and date the permit.
- Keep the permit with you.
Things to know about beach fires:
- Beach fires are allowed all throughout the park from November 16 to April 30.
- From May 1 to November 15, to protect nesting sea turtles, beach fires are allowed only on the ocean beaches at Coquina Beach, Ocracoke Day Use area, and the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras.
- Fires are allowed from 6 am to 10 pm.
- Fires no greater than 3 feet in diameter may be ignited and maintained seaward of the ocean dune, below the high tide mark, and at least 50 feet from any vegetation.
- The Beach Fire Permit is valid only when a responsible adult (18 years of age or older) is present.
- Fires cannot be left unattended and must be completely extinguished (cold to the touch) before leaving the area.
- Follow the Leave No Trace ethic and clean the area of all trash before leaving the beach.
