Whether you grew up making backyard blazes or you’re about to build your first fire ever, this overview of campfires will help you have a great time. You’ll find recommendations for how to safely build, feed and extinguish a campfire.

You can find even more info and videos from the U.S. Forest Service and Smokey Bear.

Safety First

Having an open fire is often a key and enjoyable part of camping. The smell of woodsmoke and the pop and hiss of burning wood in a campfire brightens any night out in the woods, mountains, or beach.

However, you want to make sure you control your fire, and not the other way around!

Before starting your fire, follow these steps:

Continued at:  https://www.nps.gov/articles/campfires.htm