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Kirke Wrench/NPS
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Contact: GGNRA Public Affairs, 415-561-4730
Visitors to Ocean Beach, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, are welcome to have beach fires starting Friday, March 1.
In its fourth year, the Ocean Beach Fire Program allows visitors to enjoy a free or low-cost nighttime outdoor recreation opportunity within one of the largest metropolitan areas in the state. Visitors can reach Ocean Beach by public transit and can participate in fires on the beach until October 31.
The end of February signals the end of No-Burn Season, which runs from the start of November to the end of February and coincides with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Winter Spare the Air season. During winter, wood smoke in the Bay Area is the single largest source of air pollution.
What You Need to Know:
During Burn Season, fires are allowed on Ocean Beach between 6:00 am and 9:30 pm, after which all fires must be extinguished (with water only).
Visitors must bring their own firewood and may not burn treated wood or trash.
No glass or alcohol is allowed on the beach.
Fires are only allowed in the 16 provided fire rings between Stairwells 15 and 20. The rings are available to visitors for free on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of 25 or more must obtain a permit.
The Golden Gate Maintenance Volunteers-In-Parks program and the Golden Gate Beach Stewards program help to keep Ocean Beach clean and maintained.
For more information about recreational fires, visit the Golden Gate National Recreation Area website.
Last updated: April 24, 2019