Fire season ended on October 10, 2025
Burn Permits are required for ALL fires
-Within the city limits of Gearhart Permits can be filled out online
-Within Gerhart Rural Fire Protection District (outside of city limits), please call
Oregon Department of Forestry (503) 325-7215 of (503) 325-5451
Click the link below "Gearhart (City Limits)" for further information or to fill out a burn permit
BURNING ON THE BEACH
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Max size is 3 feet by 3 feet in dimension. Larger fires require an Oregon State Parks permit (except during fire season). Call Oregon Parks and Recreation Department at 541-563-8500, to see if it’s an authorized activity and if a permit is available.
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Must be in open sand, a minimum of 25 feet away from dune grass (50 feet during fire season).
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Only natural, untreated wood and paper may be burned. You cannot burn driftwood.
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Burning pallets or any metal, nails, glass, or plastics is not allowed.
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Do not use gasoline or petroleum products to start your fire.
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Do not leave your fire unattended and when you’re done Do Not Cover your fire with sand, instead spread out the coals and douse with water
Current Burn information (Within:)
