Alaska Fire Restrictions by State Agency
Select an item below to see Area Information
State Agency
All State, Federal, Private Lands
- Restricted
- Woody Debris
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Prohibitions on any burning that emits black smoke, toxic and acid gases and particulate matter. Division of Forestry burn permit suspensions and burn closures are defined by State statute. They apply on State, borough, municipal, city, and private lands.
- Advisories
- Contact
- Website
- Open Burn Permit Contacts
All State Game Refuges and Critical Habitat Areas
- Restricted
- Fireworks, Explosive Materials, Yard Debris, Open or Controlled Burn
- Restriction Details 5 AAC 95.420(3) Explosives
- Other
- Permits are required for explosives and fireworks, no yard debris, open or controlled burning, no burn barrels
- Contact
- Website
- Special Area Permits, Habitat Permits
Little Su Public Use Facility
- Restricted
- Campfires
- Restriction Details 5 AAC 95.515 (F)
- Other
- Campfires allowed only in designated fire pits, permits are required for explosives and fireworks, no yard debris, open or controlled burning, burn barrels
- Contact
- Website
- 907-746-6300
All State Lands
- Restricted
- Campfires, Explosive Materials, Yard Debris, Open or Controlled Burn
- Restrictions, Regulations (PDF), Statutes (PDF)
- Other
- Burn barrels require a permit, campfires and warming fires less than 3 feet x 3 feet do not need a general permit
- Advisories
- Contact
- Burn Permits, Website
- 907-269-8400
All State Forests
- Restricted
- Campfires
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Burn barrels require a permit, campfires and warming fires less than 3 feet x 3 feet do not need a general permit
- Contact
- Website
All State Parks and Waters
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials, Open or Controlled Burn
- Restrictions, Regulations (PDF), Statutes (PDF)
- Other
- Burn barrels require a permit, campfires and warming fires less than 3 feet x 3 feet do not need a general permit
- Advisories
- Contact
- Burn Permits, Website
- 907-269-8400
Afognak State Park
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials, Open or Controlled Burn
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Burn barrels require a permit, campfires and warming fires less than 3 feet x 3 feet do not need a general permit
- Contact
- Website
- 907-486-6339
Caines Head State Recreation Area (SRA)
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove) provided by Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR)
- Contact
- Website
- 907-262-5581
Captain Cook State Recreation Area (SRA)
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove) provided by Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR)
- Contact
- Website
- 907-262-5581, To report a fire: 907-262-5528 or 911
Chena River State Recreation Area (SRA)
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove) provided by Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR)
- Contact
- Website
- 907-451-2695
Chilkat Eagle Preserve
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove) provided by Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR)
- Contact
- Website
- SE Area Office: 907-465-4563, Haines Ranger Station: 907-766-2292
Chilkat State Park and Point Bridget State Park
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials, Open or Controlled Burn
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Camping within designated campsites. Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove). Open fires allowed on gravel bars below timberline in specific drainages. Open fires are allowed on non-vegetated gravel bars below timberline or on saltwater beaches.
- Contact
- Chilkat Website, Pt Bridget Website
- 907-269-8700
Chugach State Park
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials, Open or Controlled Burn
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Camping within designated campsites. Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove). Open fires allowed on gravel bars below timberline in specific drainages. Open fires are allowed on non-vegetated gravel bars below timberline or on saltwater beaches.
- Contact
- Website, Brochure (PDF)
- 907-345-5014
Denali State Park
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials, Open or Controlled Burn
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Camping within designated campsites. Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove). Open fires allowed on gravel bars below timberline in specific drainages. Open fires are allowed on non-vegetated gravel bars below timberline or on saltwater beaches.
- Contact
- Website, Brochure (PDF)
- 907-745-3975
Kachemak Bay State Park and Wilderness
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials, Open or Controlled Burn
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Camping within designated campsites. Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove). Open fires allowed on gravel bars below timberline in specific drainages. Open fires are allowed on non-vegetated gravel bars below timberline or on saltwater beaches.
- Contact
- Website, Brochure (PDF)
- 907-269-8700
Shuyak Island State Park
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials, Open or Controlled Burn
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Camping within designated campsites. Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove). Open fires allowed on gravel bars below timberline in specific drainages. Open fires are allowed on non-vegetated gravel bars below timberline or on saltwater beaches.
- Contact
- Website
- 907-486-6339
Willow Creek State Recreation Area (SRA)
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove) provided by Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR)
- Contact
- Website
- 907-269-8700
Wood-Tikchik State Park
- Restricted
- Campfires, Fireworks, Explosive Materials, Open or Controlled Burn
- Restriction Details
- Other
- Camping within designated campsites. Campfires are allowed only in portable camp stoves or structures intended for that use (e.g. fire ring, barbeque grill, stove). Open fires allowed on gravel bars below timberline in specific drainages. Open fires are allowed on non-vegetated gravel bars below timberline or on saltwater beaches.
- Contact
- Brochure
- 907-269-8700
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