Fire Regulations in Camden County, NJ (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Camden County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Camden County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Camden County requires a permit before anyone lights a bonfire, campfire, or firework display on county park land. Article 3, Section 2(a) of the Park Regulations groups those three activities together, and the permit can be revoked on the spot for any violation, forfeiting whatever the holder already paid the County.
Bonfires Need a Permit in Camden County Parks
Significant RestrictionsCamden County Park Regulations, Art. 3 § 2(a); Art. 6 § 1
SECTION 2 – PERMITS REQUIRED Permits are required for the following activities: (a) Firework displays, bonfires, or campfires. ... Any person found guilty by a Municipal Court Judge of violating any of the provisions of these Rules and Regulations shall be subject to a fine, as set forth on the attached Schedule, imprisonment for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, as shall be det...
Fire Regulations by City in Camden County
1 cities in Camden County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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