Fire pit rules in Mohave County, AZ — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fire pits are allowed in unincorporated Mohave County when no fire restriction is active, but the county's seasonal open-fire bans routinely shut wood fires down. Propane pits stay legal throughout.
In the desert around Kingman, Golden Valley, and Fort Mohave, a contained recreational wood fire is generally allowed on private property when no fire emergency is declared. Keep it small, well away from structures and brush, attended, with water or an extinguisher ready, and burn only clean firewood — never trash, pallets, or treated wood. When Mohave County proclaims fire restrictions under Ordinance 2013-04, wood and charcoal open fires are banned in the unincorporated area, but propane and gas fire pits with a shutoff valve remain legal because they can be turned off instantly. Local fire districts post the current status.
Using a wood fire during a declared restriction is a Class 2 misdemeanor, up to $750 and four months jail, plus liability for any escape.
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