Solid Fuel Fire Bans
During periods of high fire danger, campfires and barbecues using wood, charcoal or other solid fuel are banned in many State forests.
During Solid Fuel Fire Bans gas appliances are permitted, except on days when total fire bans are declared.
Current Solid Fuel Fire Bans
| Forests | Solid Fuel Fire Ban | Firewood collection permits |
|---|---|---|
| Pine forests of the Central West around Bathurst | Solid fuel fires banned | Not available |
| Pine forests around Tumut and Tumbarumba | Solid fuel fires banned | Not available |
| Native forests around Tumbarumba | Solid fuel fires banned | Not available |
| Southern Highlands (Belanglo, Wingello and Penrose State Forest) | Solid fuel fires banned | Not available |
| Native forests of the Riverina | Solid fuel fires banned | Available |
| Native forests of the Pilliga | Solid fuel fires banned | Not available |
| Cypress pine forests | Solid fuel fires banned | Not available |
| Pine forests around Bombala | Solid fuel fires banned | Available |
| State forests of the South Coast | No current ban | Available |
| State forests of the Sapphire Coast | Solid fuel fires banned | Available |
| State forests of the Watagans | No current ban | Available |
| State forests of the Barrington Tops | No current ban | Available |
| State forests of the Hunter region | No current ban | Available |
| State forests of the Central Coast region | No current ban | Available |
| State forests of the Mid North Coast | No current ban | Available |
| State forests of the Coffs Coast | No current ban | Available |
| State forests of the North Coast | No current ban | Available |
| State forests of the Nothern Tablelands | No current ban | Available |
| State forests of the Southern Tablelands | Solid fuel fires banned | Not available |
| State forests of North West NSW | No current ban | Available |
| State forests of the Sydney basin | No current ban | Not available |
Visitors should also check our closures and notices page for any further information. Please note that forest conditions can change rapidly and information cannot always be immediately reflected on our website. Always pay attention to signs in the forest or instructions from staff.
Visitors should also check the Rural Fire Service website for information about total fire bans.
Failure to comply with Solid Fuel Fire Ban restrictions carries a maximum penalty of $2200.
Page last updated/reviewed:06 Jun 2018