Due to ongoing dry conditions, the province has introduced fire restrictions across many campgrounds and protected areas.
The specific rules in place depend on the site and the current fire hazard rating.
When the fire hazard is rated as extreme, a complete fire ban takes effect. This means no open fires are allowed, including traditional campfires and charcoal briquettes.
Alberta Parks also operates under a year-round fire restriction framework within provincial parks and provincial recreation areas.
Under those rules, wood, briquette and propane or natural gas fires are permitted when contained within designated fire pits. Portable propane fire pits may also be used within designated fire pits.
Liquid or gas-fuelled lanterns, cooking stoves and barbecues are permitted, while some patio heaters may be allowed if considered safe by a conservation officer.
Alberta Parks currently lists 13 locations under fire restrictions, while additional rules apply to ecological reserves, wilderness areas and wildland provincial parks.
Click here to check the Parks Map
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