I have just discovered how wonderful camping is with my kids and would like to take them to a site that allows campfires.
I am used to camping in Canada where most campsites have fire pits on the sites (usually metal enclosed) - and I am wondering how campsites that allow fires here work? Do they have marked areas to light a fire? From looking around it seems as if a lot of sites that allow fires allow you to pitch anywhere in a field...do you have to dig your own fire pit? And what are there 'rules' to follow (like rocks on the outside or brick - will these materials be provided?)
I am aware of safety issues like having water on hand...but I am a bit stressed about putting ember holes in my very expensive new tent...does anyone have a suggested distance from the tent that we should light a fire? And what happens if someone pitches up close to you and lights a fire that blows embers onto your tent?
The overwhelming majority of sites here in Britain forbid campfires, sorry. There are a few which will but you'd have to ask individual sites for their own rules and what they supply. There is no norm here because it's so uncommon.
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There are loads of sites that allow fires and these usually provide fire-pits at a small charge. The site search facility here enables you to use camp fires as one of your search criteria.
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Topic: Campfires and Safety
