Fire pit rules in Ulster County, NY — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Small recreational fire pits are generally allowed year-round in Ulster County under NY DEC Part 215 if under 3 feet high and 4 feet in diameter, using clean dry wood or charcoal. Individual towns may impose stricter rules.
Under 6 NYCRR Part 215, campfires and fire pits used for cooking or recreation are permitted year-round statewide provided they are no larger than 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide, use only clean dry wood or charcoal (no trash, leaves, or treated lumber), and are attended at all times until fully extinguished. Ulster County does not set a countywide fire-pit ordinance — individual towns (Woodstock, Kingston, New Paltz, Saugerties) set setback and attendance rules through zoning and fire codes. During red-flag warnings or governor-declared emergency burn bans, even compliant pits may be prohibited.
Leaving a fire pit unattended or exceeding size limits can trigger DEC Part 215 enforcement ($500+ fine) and local fire-code violations. Liability for escaped fire includes property damage and suppression costs.
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