Ensure the campfire pit bottom is non-flammable (bare rock, sand or gravel) material during dry periods of the summer, any campfires built on "organic" matter can burn deep into the ground, and if not completely extinguished, will resurface as a wildfire hours or days later.
If you start a campfire, you are responsible to keep it under control and make certain it is extinguished completely BEFORE you leave the site. Whether camping in the backcountry or at a campground, only light your campfire when you are ready to use it for cooking or for warmth. All visitors can help to prevent wildfires. Campfires can have a serious impact on our park environment – some campsites are destroyed for future use, wildlife habitat is affected, and these wildfires are costly to extinguish. On average, Algonquin has 14 escaped campfires each year.
Home > Visit > Park Management > Campfires and the Fire Rating System Campfires & Fire Hazard Rating SystemĬampfires are one of the leading causes of wildfires in Algonquin Park.
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