Is a campfire permit required?
No. The national forest does not require a permit for a campfire. In Shenandoah National Park campfires are not permitted in the backcountry except at pre-constructed fireplaces at backcountry huts and day use shelters. While on national forest property, the State law on open fires must be obeyed. Virginia law prohibits fires before 4:00 p.m. and after Midnight from February 15 to April 30th. All fires must be out by midnight during this period. West Virginia law prohibits fires between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from March 1 to May 31 and from October 1 to December 31. Do not build a fire on a windy day and to NEVER leave a fire unattended. Minimize Campfire Impacts Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light. Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires. Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand. Burn all wood and coals to ash, put o
