HCC §15-13
Where and how you can light fires in park areas
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This rule says you can only light fires in certain places in county parks, like in provided fireplaces or with a written permit. You must make sure the fire doesn't spread, and you must put it out completely when done. Leaving a fire unattended or throwing burning items is not allowed.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Regulation of fires
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) The kindling of any fire is permitted only: (1) In designated camping and picnicking grounds when the fire is confined in a fireplace provided for the use of visitors, in grills, or in locations marked by the director; or (2) In other locations, including backcountry, wilderness, and remote sections of the park areas when a written permit has been secured from the director; (3) In portions of the park areas designated by the director where fires may be kindled without a written permit. Portions of the park areas so designated shall be marked on a map which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the department of parks and recreation; or (4) In stoves or lanterns using gasoline, propane, butane gas or other fuels. (b) Fires must be kindled in such manner that no tree, shrub, grass, or other inflammable or combustible matter will be set on fire or caused to be set on fire. (c) When no longer needed, the fire shall be completely extinguished. Leaving a fire unattended is prohibited. (d) Throwing or dropping a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe heel, match, or other burning material is prohibited.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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