Fire Regulations in Burlington County, NJ (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Burlington County, New Jersey.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Burlington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Fire Pits & Backyard Fires

Burlington County limits open flame in its parks to spots the county itself sets up for that purpose. Rule 29 of the Parks System Rules and Regulations bars building, lighting, or maintaining any fire on Parks System property except in a fireplace, fire ring, or grill the county has provided, maintained, or designated, and even that exception disappears whenever fire restrictions are in effect.

Campfires Only in Designated Fire Rings in Burlington County Parks

Significant Restrictions

Burlington County Parks System Rules and Regulations, Rule 29

No person shall build, light, or maintain a fire within Parks System property, except in a fireplace, fire ring, or grill provided, maintained, or designated for such purpose unless fire restrictions are in effect.

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Fireworks

Burlington County bans fireworks outright on every Parks System property. Rule 30 of the Parks System Rules and Regulations makes it unlawful to possess, discharge, or set off firecrackers, rockets, or any other fireworks anywhere within the county's parks, trails, and natural resource areas, with no exception for private displays or holiday use.

Fireworks Are Banned in Burlington County Parks

Heavy Restrictions

Burlington County Parks System Rules and Regulations, Rule 30

No person shall possess, discharge, or set off within Parks System property any firecrackers, rockets, or other fireworks.

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