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-se existing fire rings - in an established campsite, use the fire ring

Ifthere is no fire ring, do not make one. Instead, build a mound fire.

Build small fires - create a fire just large enough to cook the food.  Feed it fuel as needed.

Burn all wood to ash - stop adding fuel to the fire well before bed-time or departure time so it has time to burn itself out.  This prevents having chunks of partially burned wood to disperse.

Gather firewood carefully

Clean up after the fire

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Warmth, cooking, entertainment.

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The development of lightweight, very efficient camp stoves has eliminated the real need for a fire in most circumstances so it is now a choice to use a fire or a stove.

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You might even want to learn how to build a fire pit in your own backyard.

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A campfire means self-sufficiency, survival, and comfort.

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After cooking breakfast over a fire, cleaning the dishes, and picking up camp, it was time for a morning hike.

The fire had completely burned out over an hour ago so no one thought to douse the fire ring with water.  While the group was away, the wind picked up.

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Tips on Minimizing Campfire Impact

Prepare the group's expectations so they are aware of what fires will be used.

Practice with the stoves being used so everyone is competent in their use.

Take advantage of weather information for last minute planning.

Take along a few candles.  Use these in place of a campfire in your evening meeting place.

The stars and darkness are a fun change from a campfire and storytelling can be more exciting.

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learn how to build a fire pit in your own backyard.

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They are no longer essential for comfort or food preparation.

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Use existing fire rings in the existing campsite

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Use existing fire rings in the existing campsite

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Fire Pans A collapsible fire pan is a good way to have a campfire and greatly reduce its impact.  A metal pan with 3-inch sides perched on 4 or 5 stones allows a fire without scorching the soil underneath.  Follow all Leave No Trace campfire guidelines listed above.

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The ability to enjoy an outdoor adventure with alternate heat and light sources greatly expands your opportunities and allows a more self-sufficient experience.

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Wildfire destroys thousands of kilometres of bush each year in Australia

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"In gaining the lovely and the usable, we have given up the incomparable."