fire ban
camp fires are a major focal point on camping trips for us. my next trip is looking like it may be under a total fire ban. this makes me sad :(. anyone have any fun tips for evening socializing? will ...
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rhagfo wrote:
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We ended up with a total fire band in Oregon State parks last year. It never amazes me how people just can't get the term "No Open Flames". That and thinking briquets are safer than a fire. You need flame to start them, and the starting chimneys are one of the worst things I have seen!!! :S We had someone when we were still allowing briquets in the fire pits, one layer only using a chimney to start their briquets. Flames about two feet out the top, as we got there to explain that was too big of flame the guy removed the chimney and you could not believe the shower of sparks! Luckily the site was a gravel pad about 50' square and the light breeze was blowing such as they landed on the gravel.
I agree camping without a Campfire takes out some of the fun, but better to skip the campfire and still have a campground, than to burn it down!
must have varied by which oregon state park. several we were at banned ALL charcoal or wood use, including charcoal BBQ or even dutch ovens, but allowed propane lanterns, propane fire pits, propane stoves etc. It was similar at county parks. Best thing is to check either in advance or when you get in.
One banned all charcoal use but allowed wood fires.
