Outdoor Cooking in Jefferson County, MO (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Jefferson County, Missouri.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Smoker Rules
Jefferson County lets patrons build fires only in the fire rings and grills the Parks Department installs; bringing a personal charcoal or wood-burning barbecue grill or brazier into any county park is specifically prohibited. Anyone with a camping permit who wants an open fire must keep a five-gallon water pail at the campsite.
Jefferson County, MO Bans Personal Grills in Parks
Significant RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Code of Ordinances § 240.080(E)
Patrons may build fires in the devices provided by the Department. All fires must be extinguished prior to departure. Use of personal charcoal/wood-burning barbecue grills/braziers are specifically prohibited in all County parks. Patrons requesting camping permits who intend to have an open fire will be required to provide a five-gallon pail of water at the campsite to enable person(s) to extin...
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