Check for fire bans before you go
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.
Firewood collection permits may also not be available during times of high bushfire risk.
| 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 | Solid fuel fires banned | Available |
| State forests of the Watagan Ranges and Central Coast | No ban | Available |
| State forests of the Greater Hunter and Barrington Ranges | No ban | Available |
| State forests of the Mid North Coast | No ban | Available |
| State forests of the Coffs Coast | No ban | Available |
| State forests of the North Coast | No ban | Available |
| State forests of the Nothern Tablelands | Solid fuel fires banned | Available |
| State forests of the Southern Tablelands | Solid fuel fires banned | Not available |
| State forests of North West NSW | Solid fuel fires banned | 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.