Fire Regulations in Jackson County, MI (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Jackson County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Campfires and cookout fires on Jackson County park property are limited to fireplaces or receptacles the Parks and Recreation Commission Director has approved. Building a fire anywhere else, even for a legitimate cookout or campfire, violates the Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance regardless of intent.
Jackson County Park Fires Restricted to Fireplaces
Some RestrictionsJackson County Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance, Chapter IV, Section 3(B),(C)
No person shall, upon the property of the Commission: ... B. Willfully build a fire anywhere, for any purpose, except in provided fireplaces or receptacles approved by the Director; C. Leave any fire unattended for any reason;
Outdoor Burning
Setting fire to any tree, forest, woodland, brush land, grassland, meadow, marsh or refuse on Jackson County park property is banned outright under the Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance, with no permission-based exception. The rule also forbids leaving any fire unattended and scattering lit matches or burning cigarettes anywhere on Commission land.
Jackson County Park Open-Burning Ban
Heavy RestrictionsJackson County Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance, Chapter IV, Section 3(A),(C),(D)
No person shall, upon the property of the Commission: A. Willfully set fire, or cause to be set on fire, any tree, forest, woodland, brush land, grassland, meadow, prairie, marsh, slash, refuse, refuse container or structure; ... C. Leave any fire unattended for any reason; D. Willfully drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigars, cigarettes, tobacco paper or other inflamma...
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