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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa077.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/california-fire-permit/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/california-fire-permit/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/local\/california-fire-permit\/","crawl_time":1774859760,"first_indexed_time":1564582787,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thedyrt!\/magazine\/local\/california-fire-permit\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10712790096093700677","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Enjoying a Campfire in California? You’ll Need a Fire Permit First","meta_descriptions":["California's legislation on fire restrictions has led to the need for a fire permit system in California — here's what you need to know."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Nearly\n85% of wildland fires\nin the United States are started by humans. Smokey the Bear would not be impressed.\nIn the past few years, wildfires have grown out of control throughout the west, decimating towns like\nParadise, CA\n, engulfing entire states like Washington, and destroying historic buildings in\nGlacier National Park\n. As our summers become longer and drier, it’s our responsibility as campers to make sure we prevent the spread of wildfire by using safe campfire practices.\nTo respond to the uptick in forest fires,\ncamping in California\nisn’t as easy—the state began issuing fire permits for any type of open flame on federally controlled lands or private land (that isn’t your own). The permits are free, but there are a few other things to know.\nWhat You Need to Know About California Fire Permits\nCalifornia fire permits are\navailable online\nor at any United States Forest Service, CalFire, or Bureau of Land Management office and they’re completely free to obtain. However, if there’s a burn ban, it’s possible that your application will be denied or suspended. Permits are reviewed on an almost daily basis to correspond with fire danger and weather forecasts.\nPermits can be suspended at any time without notice due to hazardous conditions, so it’s best to check with local authorities before you head out. Check with the National Forest or BLM websites to monitor fire hazard and ensure the best camping experience for your family and friends.\nFire permits aren’t only required for campfires; they’re necessary for any type of open flame you ignite. This includes camp stoves and barbecues. Essentially, if you’re going to light a match or spark a flame, you’ll probably need a permit to do so.\nWhy Are Permits Necessary for Campfires in California?\nIn short: Wildfires are started largely by humans, and permits will aid in quelling the risks of more wildfires.\nIn an effort to reduce the amount of human-sparked wildlife, California implemented the fire permit system to encourage residents to practice fire safety and awareness in the backcountry. Folks who didn’t grow up camping–and even those who did–may have never learned how to correctly set-up and extinguish a fire. The California fire permit system aims to change that through a brief educational video and questionnaire that introduces campers to safe fire practices.\nHow to Get a California Fire Permit\nObtaining a permit takes only a few minutes and can be done online on the\nCalFire website\n. After inputting your information, you’re required to watch a short 2.5 minute video detailing the correct way to start a fire – by clearing a five-foot radius of flammable materials, and the correct way of extinguishing it — by drowning it in water and smothering it with dirt.\nOnce you’ve watched the short video, there’s a series of eight multiple-choice questions to answer, and then you can print out your fire permit! With the permit comes a detailed graphic to remind users how to safely extinguish their campfire.\nIf you prefer to stop by the ranger station on your way to your campsite, you can also obtain a permit with one of the rangers. For campers staying on privately owned land that isn’t their own, they’ll need written permission from the owner that they can have a fire on the land on top of obtaining a California fire permit.\nGetting a California fire permit is easy and painless, and in the long term will help California reduce the spread of wildfire by encouraging and educating campers to ignite safely.\nRelated Campgrounds:\nBig Basin Camping\n, Boulder Creek, CA\nPinecrest Camping\n, Pinecrest, CA\nCarpinteria Camping\n, Carpinteria, CA\nJedediah Smith Campground\n, Crescent City, California\nPfeiffer Big Sur Campground\n, Big Sur, CA\nHousekeeping Camp\n, Yosemite National Park, CA\nLake Sonoma Camping\n, Lake Sonoma, CA\nBucks Lake Camping\n, Bucks Lake, CA\nCourtright Reservoir Camping\n, Shaver Lake, CA\nPinecrest Lake Camping\n, CA\nHume Lake Camping\n, CA\nRock Creek Lake Campground\n, Bishop, CA\nThe Dyrt is the only camping app with all of the public and private campgrounds, RV parks, and free camping locations in the United States. Download now for\niOS\nand\nAndroid\n.\nPopular Articles:\nGet the Latest\n2024 Camping Travel Trends\nHow To Find\nFree Camping in National Forests\nThe Checklist Every First Time RVer Needs\nFind\nFree Camping With The Dyrt Map Layers\nThe Ulimate\nBoondocking Guide To Free Camping\nEverything You Need To Know About Wifi For Your RV\n7 of The Best\nOverland Routes in North America\n14 Wilderness Survival Tools You Should Have in The Backcountry\nHere's What To Add To Your\nPrimitive Camping Checklist\nArticles on The Dyrt Magazine may contain links to affiliate websites. The Dyrt receives an affiliate commission for any purchases made by using such links at no additional cost to you the consumer.","attrs_markdown":"- [Find Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/search)\n- [Create a Dyrt Alert](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/alerts)\n- [Unlock PRO Benefits](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/pro)\n- [List Your Property](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/claim)\n- More\n\n[Join](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/signup)[Sign In](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/signin)\n\nFind Camping\n\nMore\n\n- [Review a Campground](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/find-to-review)[Add a Location](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/add)[Gift Cards](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/pro\/gift)[Contests](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/contests)[Magazine](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/)[Advertise](https:\/\/join.thedyrt.com\/advertising)[About Us](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/about)[Press](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/press)[Careers](https:\/\/the-dyrt.breezy.hr\/)[Support](https:\/\/support.thedyrt.com\/hc\/en-us)\n\n[![The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.](https:\/\/assets.thedyrt.com\/next\/public\/assets\/brand\/horizontal\/logo-color_brown.svg)](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/)\n\n- [Near Me](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/search)\n\n[Open in App](https:\/\/thedyrt.go.link\/?adj_t=1nkb3ggv&adj_campaign=&adj_adgroup=top_mobile_nav)\n\n- [Find Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/search)\n- [Create a Dyrt Alert](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/alerts)\n- [Unlock PRO Benefits](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/pro)\n- [List Your Property](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/claim)\n\n# Enjoying a Campfire in California? You’ll Need a Fire Permit First\nby [Megan Walsh](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/author\/meganwalsh\/ \"Posts by Megan Walsh\")\n\non\n\n[July 31, 2019 7:00 am](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/local\/california-fire-permit\/ \"Enjoying a Campfire in California? You’ll Need a Fire Permit First\")\n\non\n\n[July 31, 2019](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/local\/california-fire-permit\/ \"Enjoying a Campfire in California? You’ll Need a Fire Permit First\")\n\n[Local](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/category\/local\/)\n\n![a sign with smoky the bear showing the fire danger in the forest](https:\/\/blog-assets.thedyrt.com\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_257553751-1.jpg)\n\n140\n\nSHARES\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fthedyrt.com%2Fmagazine%2Flocal%2Fcalifornia-fire-permit%2F)[Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Enjoying%20a%20Campfire%20in%20California%3F%20You%E2%80%99ll%20Need%20a%20Fire%20Permit%20First&url=https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/local\/california-fire-permit\/&via=TheDyrt)[Pinterest](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/local\/california-fire-permit\/)[Mail](mailto:?subject=%20&body=%20https%3A%2F%2Fthedyrt.com%2Fmagazine%2Flocal%2Fcalifornia-fire-permit%2F)\n\nNearly [85% of wildland fires](https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/rds\/archive\/Product\/RDS-2013-0009.4\/) in the United States are started by humans. Smokey the Bear would not be impressed.\n\nIn the past few years, wildfires have grown out of control throughout the west, decimating towns like [Paradise, CA](https:\/\/www.paradisepost.com\/2019\/07\/09\/when-will-this-end-months-after-camp-fire-stress-mounts-for-those-who-returned-to-paradise\/), engulfing entire states like Washington, and destroying historic buildings in [Glacier National Park](http:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/glacier-national-park-fire-howe-ridge\/). As our summers become longer and drier, it’s our responsibility as campers to make sure we prevent the spread of wildfire by using safe campfire practices.\n\nTo respond to the uptick in forest fires, [camping in California](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california) isn’t as easy—the state began issuing fire permits for any type of open flame on federally controlled lands or private land (that isn’t your own). The permits are free, but there are a few other things to know.\n\n## What You Need to Know About California Fire Permits\n![a fire at dusk in a forest](https:\/\/blog-assets.thedyrt.com\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1073225717-1.jpg)\n\nCalifornia fire permits are [available online](http:\/\/www.preventwildfireca.org\/Permits\/) or at any United States Forest Service, CalFire, or Bureau of Land Management office and they’re completely free to obtain. However, if there’s a burn ban, it’s possible that your application will be denied or suspended. Permits are reviewed on an almost daily basis to correspond with fire danger and weather forecasts.\n\nPermits can be suspended at any time without notice due to hazardous conditions, so it’s best to check with local authorities before you head out. Check with the National Forest or BLM websites to monitor fire hazard and ensure the best camping experience for your family and friends.\n\nFire permits aren’t only required for campfires; they’re necessary for any type of open flame you ignite. This includes camp stoves and barbecues. Essentially, if you’re going to light a match or spark a flame, you’ll probably need a permit to do so.\n\n### Why Are Permits Necessary for Campfires in California?\n![a sign banning fires nailed to a tree](https:\/\/blog-assets.thedyrt.com\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_710837074-1.jpg)\n\nIn short: Wildfires are started largely by humans, and permits will aid in quelling the risks of more wildfires.\n\nIn an effort to reduce the amount of human-sparked wildlife, California implemented the fire permit system to encourage residents to practice fire safety and awareness in the backcountry. Folks who didn’t grow up camping–and even those who did–may have never learned how to correctly set-up and extinguish a fire. The California fire permit system aims to change that through a brief educational video and questionnaire that introduces campers to safe fire practices.\n\n### How to Get a California Fire Permit\nObtaining a permit takes only a few minutes and can be done online on the [CalFire website](http:\/\/www.preventwildfireca.org\/Permits\/). After inputting your information, you’re required to watch a short 2.5 minute video detailing the correct way to start a fire – by clearing a five-foot radius of flammable materials, and the correct way of extinguishing it — by drowning it in water and smothering it with dirt.\n\nOnce you’ve watched the short video, there’s a series of eight multiple-choice questions to answer, and then you can print out your fire permit! With the permit comes a detailed graphic to remind users how to safely extinguish their campfire.\n\nIf you prefer to stop by the ranger station on your way to your campsite, you can also obtain a permit with one of the rangers. For campers staying on privately owned land that isn’t their own, they’ll need written permission from the owner that they can have a fire on the land on top of obtaining a California fire permit.\n\nGetting a California fire permit is easy and painless, and in the long term will help California reduce the spread of wildfire by encouraging and educating campers to ignite safely.\n***\n#### Related Campgrounds:\n- [Big Basin Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/big-basin-redwoods-sp), Boulder Creek, CA\n- [Pinecrest Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/california-pinecrest), Pinecrest, CA\n- [Carpinteria Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/california-carpinteria-state-beach-san-miguel), Carpinteria, CA\n- [Jedediah Smith Campground](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/california-jedediah-smith-redwoods-state-park), Crescent City, California\n- [Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/pfeiffer-big-sur-state-park), Big Sur, CA\n- [Housekeeping Camp](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/housekeeping-camp), Yosemite National Park, CA\n- [Lake Sonoma Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/liberty-glen-lake-sonoma), Lake Sonoma, CA\n- [Bucks Lake Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/california-whitehorse), Bucks Lake, CA\n- [Courtright Reservoir Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/california-trapper-springs-campground), Shaver Lake, CA\n- [Pinecrest Lake Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/california-pinecrest), CA\n- [Hume Lake Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/california-hume-lake-campground), CA\n- [Rock Creek Lake Campground](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california\/rock-creek-lake-group-camp), Bishop, CA\n\n*The Dyrt is the only camping app with all of the public and private campgrounds, RV parks, and free camping locations in the United States. Download now for [iOS](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/the-dyrt-tent-rv-camping\/id1187626329) and [Android](https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.thedyrt.wayfinder).*\n\n### Popular Articles:\nGet the Latest [2024 Camping Travel Trends](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/press\/the-dyrts-2024-camping-report-presented-by-the-all-new-toyota-tacoma\/)\n\nHow To Find [Free Camping in National Forests](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/free-camping-national-forests\/)\n\n[The Checklist Every First Time RVer Needs](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/gear\/first-time-rv-checklist\/)\n\nFind [Free Camping With The Dyrt Map Layers](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/gear\/free-camping-pro-map-layers-overview\/)\n\nThe Ulimate [Boondocking Guide To Free Camping](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/boondocking-guide-free-camping\/)\n\n[Everything You Need To Know About Wifi For Your RV](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/rv-wifi-traveling\/)\n\n[7 of The Best](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/rv-wifi-traveling\/) [Overland Routes in North America](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/local\/7-overland-routes-in-north-america\/)\n\n[14 Wilderness Survival Tools You Should Have in The Backcountry](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/gear\/wilderness-survival-tools\/)\n\nHere's What To Add To Your [Primitive Camping Checklist](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/primitive-camping-checklist\/)\n\n*Articles on The Dyrt Magazine may contain links to affiliate websites. The Dyrt receives an affiliate commission for any purchases made by using such links at no additional cost to you the consumer.*\n\n140\n\nSHARES\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fthedyrt.com%2Fmagazine%2Flocal%2Fcalifornia-fire-permit%2F)[Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Enjoying%20a%20Campfire%20in%20California%3F%20You%E2%80%99ll%20Need%20a%20Fire%20Permit%20First&url=https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/local\/california-fire-permit\/&via=TheDyrt)[Pinterest](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/local\/california-fire-permit\/)[Mail](mailto:?subject=%20&body=%20https%3A%2F%2Fthedyrt.com%2Fmagazine%2Flocal%2Fcalifornia-fire-permit%2F)\n\n[California](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/tag\/california\/)\n\nShare this\n\n### [Megan Walsh](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/author\/meganwalsh\/)\nMegan dreams of one day being a professional recreationalist, and welcomes any and all tips on how to get there. When she isn’t climbing, skiing, or enjoying shavasana, she’s drinking coffee and furiously typing away at her computer––or watching Netflix. 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Protect your face and eyes with the best trucker hats from Banner…\n\n4 min read\n\n[![Backpackers tarp camp setup beside a creek.](https:\/\/blog-assets.thedyrt.com\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_292675616-1-1024x682.jpg)](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/tarp-camping-basics\/)\n\n[Lifestyle](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/category\/lifestyle\/)\n\n## [How to Camp With a Tarp Instead of a Tent This Summer](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/tarp-camping-basics\/)\nby [Megan Walsh](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/author\/meganwalsh\/ \"Posts by Megan Walsh\")\n\non\n\n[July 31, 2019 7:00 am](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/tarp-camping-basics\/ \"How to Camp With a Tarp Instead of a Tent This Summer\")\n\non\n\n[July 31, 2019](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/tarp-camping-basics\/ \"How to Camp With a Tarp Instead of a Tent This Summer\")\n\nThis article on tarp camping is brought to you by Mountain House. 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Smokey the Bear would not be impressed.\n\nIn the past few years, wildfires have grown out of control throughout the west, decimating towns like [Paradise, CA](https:\/\/www.paradisepost.com\/2019\/07\/09\/when-will-this-end-months-after-camp-fire-stress-mounts-for-those-who-returned-to-paradise\/), engulfing entire states like Washington, and destroying historic buildings in [Glacier National Park](http:\/\/thedyrt.com\/magazine\/lifestyle\/glacier-national-park-fire-howe-ridge\/). As our summers become longer and drier, it’s our responsibility as campers to make sure we prevent the spread of wildfire by using safe campfire practices.\n\nTo respond to the uptick in forest fires, [camping in California](https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/california) isn’t as easy—the state began issuing fire permits for any type of open flame on federally controlled lands or private land (that isn’t your own). The permits are free, but there are a few other things to know.\n\n## What You Need to Know About California Fire Permits\n![a fire at dusk in a forest](https:\/\/blog-assets.thedyrt.com\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_1073225717-1.jpg)\n\nCalifornia fire permits are [available online](http:\/\/www.preventwildfireca.org\/Permits\/) or at any United States Forest Service, CalFire, or Bureau of Land Management office and they’re completely free to obtain. However, if there’s a burn ban, it’s possible that your application will be denied or suspended. Permits are reviewed on an almost daily basis to correspond with fire danger and weather forecasts.\n\nPermits can be suspended at any time without notice due to hazardous conditions, so it’s best to check with local authorities before you head out. Check with the National Forest or BLM websites to monitor fire hazard and ensure the best camping experience for your family and friends.\n\nFire permits aren’t only required for campfires; they’re necessary for any type of open flame you ignite. This includes camp stoves and barbecues. Essentially, if you’re going to light a match or spark a flame, you’ll probably need a permit to do so.\n\n### Why Are Permits Necessary for Campfires in California?\n![a sign banning fires nailed to a tree](https:\/\/blog-assets.thedyrt.com\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_710837074-1.jpg)\n\nIn short: Wildfires are started largely by humans, and permits will aid in quelling the risks of more wildfires.\n\nIn an effort to reduce the amount of human-sparked wildlife, California implemented the fire permit system to encourage residents to practice fire safety and awareness in the backcountry. Folks who didn’t grow up camping–and even those who did–may have never learned how to correctly set-up and extinguish a fire. The California fire permit system aims to change that through a brief educational video and questionnaire that introduces campers to safe fire practices.\n\n### How to Get a California Fire Permit\nObtaining a permit takes only a few minutes and can be done online on the [CalFire website](http:\/\/www.preventwildfireca.org\/Permits\/). After inputting your information, you’re required to watch a short 2.5 minute video detailing the correct way to start a fire – by clearing a five-foot radius of flammable materials, and the correct way of extinguishing it — by drowning it in water and smothering it with dirt.\n\nOnce you’ve watched the short video, there’s a series of eight multiple-choice questions to answer, and then you can print out your fire permit! 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Boilerpipe Text	Nearly 85% of wildland fires in the United States are started by humans. Smokey the Bear would not be impressed. In the past few years, wildfires have grown out of control throughout the west, decimating towns like Paradise, CA , engulfing entire states like Washington, and destroying historic buildings in Glacier National Park . As our summers become longer and drier, it’s our responsibility as campers to make sure we prevent the spread of wildfire by using safe campfire practices. To respond to the uptick in forest fires, camping in California isn’t as easy—the state began issuing fire permits for any type of open flame on federally controlled lands or private land (that isn’t your own). The permits are free, but there are a few other things to know. What You Need to Know About California Fire Permits California fire permits are available online or at any United States Forest Service, CalFire, or Bureau of Land Management office and they’re completely free to obtain. However, if there’s a burn ban, it’s possible that your application will be denied or suspended. Permits are reviewed on an almost daily basis to correspond with fire danger and weather forecasts. Permits can be suspended at any time without notice due to hazardous conditions, so it’s best to check with local authorities before you head out. Check with the National Forest or BLM websites to monitor fire hazard and ensure the best camping experience for your family and friends. Fire permits aren’t only required for campfires; they’re necessary for any type of open flame you ignite. This includes camp stoves and barbecues. Essentially, if you’re going to light a match or spark a flame, you’ll probably need a permit to do so. Why Are Permits Necessary for Campfires in California? In short: Wildfires are started largely by humans, and permits will aid in quelling the risks of more wildfires. In an effort to reduce the amount of human-sparked wildlife, California implemented the fire permit system to encourage residents to practice fire safety and awareness in the backcountry. Folks who didn’t grow up camping–and even those who did–may have never learned how to correctly set-up and extinguish a fire. The California fire permit system aims to change that through a brief educational video and questionnaire that introduces campers to safe fire practices. How to Get a California Fire Permit Obtaining a permit takes only a few minutes and can be done online on the CalFire website . After inputting your information, you’re required to watch a short 2.5 minute video detailing the correct way to start a fire – by clearing a five-foot radius of flammable materials, and the correct way of extinguishing it — by drowning it in water and smothering it with dirt. Once you’ve watched the short video, there’s a series of eight multiple-choice questions to answer, and then you can print out your fire permit! With the permit comes a detailed graphic to remind users how to safely extinguish their campfire. If you prefer to stop by the ranger station on your way to your campsite, you can also obtain a permit with one of the rangers. For campers staying on privately owned land that isn’t their own, they’ll need written permission from the owner that they can have a fire on the land on top of obtaining a California fire permit. Getting a California fire permit is easy and painless, and in the long term will help California reduce the spread of wildfire by encouraging and educating campers to ignite safely. Related Campgrounds: Big Basin Camping , Boulder Creek, CA Pinecrest Camping , Pinecrest, CA Carpinteria Camping , Carpinteria, CA Jedediah Smith Campground , Crescent City, California Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground , Big Sur, CA Housekeeping Camp , Yosemite National Park, CA Lake Sonoma Camping , Lake Sonoma, CA Bucks Lake Camping , Bucks Lake, CA Courtright Reservoir Camping , Shaver Lake, CA Pinecrest Lake Camping , CA Hume Lake Camping , CA Rock Creek Lake Campground , Bishop, CA The Dyrt is the only camping app with all of the public and private campgrounds, RV parks, and free camping locations in the United States. Download now for iOS and Android . Popular Articles: Get the Latest 2024 Camping Travel Trends How To Find Free Camping in National Forests The Checklist Every First Time RVer Needs Find Free Camping With The Dyrt Map Layers The Ulimate Boondocking Guide To Free Camping Everything You Need To Know About Wifi For Your RV 7 of The Best Overland Routes in North America 14 Wilderness Survival Tools You Should Have in The Backcountry Here's What To Add To Your Primitive Camping Checklist Articles on The Dyrt Magazine may contain links to affiliate websites. The Dyrt receives an affiliate commission for any purchases made by using such links at no additional cost to you the consumer.
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You’ll Need a Fire Permit First by [Megan Walsh](https://thedyrt.com/magazine/author/meganwalsh/ "Posts by Megan Walsh") on [July 31, 2019 7:00 am](https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/california-fire-permit/ "Enjoying a Campfire in California? You’ll Need a Fire Permit First") on [July 31, 2019](https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/california-fire-permit/ "Enjoying a Campfire in California? You’ll Need a Fire Permit First") [Local](https://thedyrt.com/magazine/category/local/) ![a sign with smoky the bear showing the fire danger in the forest](https://blog-assets.thedyrt.com/uploads/2019/07/shutterstock_257553751-1.jpg) 140 SHARES [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fthedyrt.com%2Fmagazine%2Flocal%2Fcalifornia-fire-permit%2F)[Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Enjoying%20a%20Campfire%20in%20California%3F%20You%E2%80%99ll%20Need%20a%20Fire%20Permit%20First&url=https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/california-fire-permit/&via=TheDyrt)[Pinterest](https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/california-fire-permit/)[Mail](mailto:?subject=%20&body=%20https%3A%2F%2Fthedyrt.com%2Fmagazine%2Flocal%2Fcalifornia-fire-permit%2F) Nearly [85% of wildland fires](https://www.fs.usda.gov/rds/archive/Product/RDS-2013-0009.4/) in the United States are started by humans. Smokey the Bear would not be impressed. In the past few years, wildfires have grown out of control throughout the west, decimating towns like [Paradise, CA](https://www.paradisepost.com/2019/07/09/when-will-this-end-months-after-camp-fire-stress-mounts-for-those-who-returned-to-paradise/), engulfing entire states like Washington, and destroying historic buildings in [Glacier National Park](http://thedyrt.com/magazine/lifestyle/glacier-national-park-fire-howe-ridge/). As our summers become longer and drier, it’s our responsibility as campers to make sure we prevent the spread of wildfire by using safe campfire practices. To respond to the uptick in forest fires, [camping in California](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california) isn’t as easy—the state began issuing fire permits for any type of open flame on federally controlled lands or private land (that isn’t your own). The permits are free, but there are a few other things to know. ## What You Need to Know About California Fire Permits ![a fire at dusk in a forest](https://blog-assets.thedyrt.com/uploads/2019/07/shutterstock_1073225717-1.jpg) California fire permits are [available online](http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Permits/) or at any United States Forest Service, CalFire, or Bureau of Land Management office and they’re completely free to obtain. However, if there’s a burn ban, it’s possible that your application will be denied or suspended. Permits are reviewed on an almost daily basis to correspond with fire danger and weather forecasts. Permits can be suspended at any time without notice due to hazardous conditions, so it’s best to check with local authorities before you head out. Check with the National Forest or BLM websites to monitor fire hazard and ensure the best camping experience for your family and friends. Fire permits aren’t only required for campfires; they’re necessary for any type of open flame you ignite. This includes camp stoves and barbecues. Essentially, if you’re going to light a match or spark a flame, you’ll probably need a permit to do so. ### Why Are Permits Necessary for Campfires in California? ![a sign banning fires nailed to a tree](https://blog-assets.thedyrt.com/uploads/2019/07/shutterstock_710837074-1.jpg) In short: Wildfires are started largely by humans, and permits will aid in quelling the risks of more wildfires. In an effort to reduce the amount of human-sparked wildlife, California implemented the fire permit system to encourage residents to practice fire safety and awareness in the backcountry. Folks who didn’t grow up camping–and even those who did–may have never learned how to correctly set-up and extinguish a fire. The California fire permit system aims to change that through a brief educational video and questionnaire that introduces campers to safe fire practices. ### How to Get a California Fire Permit Obtaining a permit takes only a few minutes and can be done online on the [CalFire website](http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Permits/). After inputting your information, you’re required to watch a short 2.5 minute video detailing the correct way to start a fire – by clearing a five-foot radius of flammable materials, and the correct way of extinguishing it — by drowning it in water and smothering it with dirt. Once you’ve watched the short video, there’s a series of eight multiple-choice questions to answer, and then you can print out your fire permit! With the permit comes a detailed graphic to remind users how to safely extinguish their campfire. If you prefer to stop by the ranger station on your way to your campsite, you can also obtain a permit with one of the rangers. For campers staying on privately owned land that isn’t their own, they’ll need written permission from the owner that they can have a fire on the land on top of obtaining a California fire permit. Getting a California fire permit is easy and painless, and in the long term will help California reduce the spread of wildfire by encouraging and educating campers to ignite safely. *** #### Related Campgrounds: - [Big Basin Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/big-basin-redwoods-sp), Boulder Creek, CA - [Pinecrest Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-pinecrest), Pinecrest, CA - [Carpinteria Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-carpinteria-state-beach-san-miguel), Carpinteria, CA - [Jedediah Smith Campground](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-jedediah-smith-redwoods-state-park), Crescent City, California - [Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/pfeiffer-big-sur-state-park), Big Sur, CA - [Housekeeping Camp](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/housekeeping-camp), Yosemite National Park, CA - [Lake Sonoma Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/liberty-glen-lake-sonoma), Lake Sonoma, CA - [Bucks Lake Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-whitehorse), Bucks Lake, CA - [Courtright Reservoir Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-trapper-springs-campground), Shaver Lake, CA - [Pinecrest Lake Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-pinecrest), CA - [Hume Lake Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-hume-lake-campground), CA - [Rock Creek Lake Campground](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/rock-creek-lake-group-camp), Bishop, CA The Dyrt is the only camping app with all of the public and private campgrounds, RV parks, and free camping locations in the United States. 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Readable Markdown	Nearly [85% of wildland fires](https://www.fs.usda.gov/rds/archive/Product/RDS-2013-0009.4/) in the United States are started by humans. Smokey the Bear would not be impressed. In the past few years, wildfires have grown out of control throughout the west, decimating towns like [Paradise, CA](https://www.paradisepost.com/2019/07/09/when-will-this-end-months-after-camp-fire-stress-mounts-for-those-who-returned-to-paradise/), engulfing entire states like Washington, and destroying historic buildings in [Glacier National Park](http://thedyrt.com/magazine/lifestyle/glacier-national-park-fire-howe-ridge/). As our summers become longer and drier, it’s our responsibility as campers to make sure we prevent the spread of wildfire by using safe campfire practices. To respond to the uptick in forest fires, [camping in California](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california) isn’t as easy—the state began issuing fire permits for any type of open flame on federally controlled lands or private land (that isn’t your own). The permits are free, but there are a few other things to know. ## What You Need to Know About California Fire Permits ![a fire at dusk in a forest](https://blog-assets.thedyrt.com/uploads/2019/07/shutterstock_1073225717-1.jpg) California fire permits are [available online](http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Permits/) or at any United States Forest Service, CalFire, or Bureau of Land Management office and they’re completely free to obtain. However, if there’s a burn ban, it’s possible that your application will be denied or suspended. Permits are reviewed on an almost daily basis to correspond with fire danger and weather forecasts. Permits can be suspended at any time without notice due to hazardous conditions, so it’s best to check with local authorities before you head out. Check with the National Forest or BLM websites to monitor fire hazard and ensure the best camping experience for your family and friends. Fire permits aren’t only required for campfires; they’re necessary for any type of open flame you ignite. This includes camp stoves and barbecues. Essentially, if you’re going to light a match or spark a flame, you’ll probably need a permit to do so. ### Why Are Permits Necessary for Campfires in California? ![a sign banning fires nailed to a tree](https://blog-assets.thedyrt.com/uploads/2019/07/shutterstock_710837074-1.jpg) In short: Wildfires are started largely by humans, and permits will aid in quelling the risks of more wildfires. In an effort to reduce the amount of human-sparked wildlife, California implemented the fire permit system to encourage residents to practice fire safety and awareness in the backcountry. Folks who didn’t grow up camping–and even those who did–may have never learned how to correctly set-up and extinguish a fire. The California fire permit system aims to change that through a brief educational video and questionnaire that introduces campers to safe fire practices. ### How to Get a California Fire Permit Obtaining a permit takes only a few minutes and can be done online on the [CalFire website](http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Permits/). After inputting your information, you’re required to watch a short 2.5 minute video detailing the correct way to start a fire – by clearing a five-foot radius of flammable materials, and the correct way of extinguishing it — by drowning it in water and smothering it with dirt. Once you’ve watched the short video, there’s a series of eight multiple-choice questions to answer, and then you can print out your fire permit! With the permit comes a detailed graphic to remind users how to safely extinguish their campfire. If you prefer to stop by the ranger station on your way to your campsite, you can also obtain a permit with one of the rangers. For campers staying on privately owned land that isn’t their own, they’ll need written permission from the owner that they can have a fire on the land on top of obtaining a California fire permit. Getting a California fire permit is easy and painless, and in the long term will help California reduce the spread of wildfire by encouraging and educating campers to ignite safely. *** #### Related Campgrounds: - [Big Basin Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/big-basin-redwoods-sp), Boulder Creek, CA - [Pinecrest Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-pinecrest), Pinecrest, CA - [Carpinteria Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-carpinteria-state-beach-san-miguel), Carpinteria, CA - [Jedediah Smith Campground](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-jedediah-smith-redwoods-state-park), Crescent City, California - [Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/pfeiffer-big-sur-state-park), Big Sur, CA - [Housekeeping Camp](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/housekeeping-camp), Yosemite National Park, CA - [Lake Sonoma Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/liberty-glen-lake-sonoma), Lake Sonoma, CA - [Bucks Lake Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-whitehorse), Bucks Lake, CA - [Courtright Reservoir Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-trapper-springs-campground), Shaver Lake, CA - [Pinecrest Lake Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-pinecrest), CA - [Hume Lake Camping](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/california-hume-lake-campground), CA - [Rock Creek Lake Campground](https://thedyrt.com/camping/california/rock-creek-lake-group-camp), Bishop, CA The Dyrt is the only camping app with all of the public and private campgrounds, RV parks, and free camping locations in the United States. 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