Due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, the burn ban has been lifted for all San Juan County parks campgrounds. The public is asked to exercise great care with all flammable items. If warm, dry weather returns, a campfire ban may again be imposed.

To qualify for a “recreational fire,” it must be no more than two-feet in diameter and located inside of a six-foot diameter circle of clear area. Burn only untreated wood – no yard debris If you want to enjoy the warmth of a fire while enjoying the crisp, cool air of a San Juan County beach, here are a few tips for safety.

1. Make sure that beach fires are allowed where you are.  Public access beaches are owned by various state and local agencies as well as private owners.  The rules are different depending upon who owns the beach.

2. Burn only clean, untreated and unpainted wood.

3. Have a bucket available.

4. Don’t make the fire any larger than it needs to be to provide warmth and ambiance.

5. Before you leave, EXTINGUISH THE FIRE COMPLETELY.

Burn permits may start being issued October 1. Until then burn piles are still banned.