Fire Regulations in Mercer County, NJ (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Mercer County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Mercer County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Building, lighting or maintaining a fire in a Mercer County park is barred except in a camp stove or a fireplace the Park Commission has provided or designated. Oil or gas camp stoves are allowed in established camp sites or picnic areas only with the Commission's written permission.
Mercer County Parks Limit Open Fires
Some RestrictionsMercer County Park Commission Rules and Regulations (Dec. 7, 2016), 'Fires, Fireworks'
No person shall build, light or maintain a fire within a County Park or Recreation Area, except in a camp stove, or a fireplace as provided, maintained, or designated for such purpose by the Park Commission, excepting, however, that oil or gasoline camp stoves may be used in established camp sites or picnic areas, with written permission from the Park Commission.
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