Fire Restrictions

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Fire Regulations

When not under fire restrictions the following regulations apply:

  • Fires are allowed only in preexisting fire rings and containers. Do not make new fire rings.

  • Collecting firewood and kindling in the preserve are prohibited. Bring your own firewood.

  • Fires need to be put out cold before leaving your campsite.

  • Do not leave any fire unattended.

  • A fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of food, such as charcoal briquettes or natural firewood.

  • Lighting or maintaining a fire with other materials including, but not limited to, flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, plastics, aerosol canisters, batteries, or other manufactured or synthetic materials, is prohibited.

  • No fires may be lit during windy conditions in Mojave National Preserve.

  • Additional regulations apply; contact the park if additional information or clarification is needed.

For more details, see Superintendent's Compendium

Last updated: September 19, 2025

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