Nehalem Bay
Burn Permits
Burn permits are required for all outdoor fires including recreational fires.
For a definition and details of a recreational fire please see our recreational fire page here:
Burn piles larger than 5 feet in height and 10 feet in diameter require a site inspection AND a Provisional Burn Permit. Contact the District Office for a Provisional Burn Permit.
To get a standard Burn Permit must follow BOTH of these two steps:
Step One:
- Download a copy of the BURN PERMIT form and fill it out completely.
- Keep the completed form at the site of the burn.
- You must present this copy to fire or law enforcement personnel upon request.
(You can follow the link, then print | OR | Right Click -> Save As | OR | Long Press -> Save to device)
Step Two:
Complete the following fields and press the submit button:
By submitting this form you acknowledge that you have read the rules on the Burning Permit form and understand it is your responsibility to abide by all rules and regulations.
Today's Fire Danger
Burn restrictions in effect
On September 23, 2023, Tillamook County will lift its burn ban in effect since July 15, 2023. All burning, including recreational fires, requires a permit. Permits may be obtained below.
Note that recreational beach fires do not require a permit and are regulated through Oregon Parks. Please keep your beach fires under 2 feet in diameter, away from driftwood logs, and at least 50 feet away from dune grass. Use only wood or manufactured logs as fuel. Be sure to attend to the fire at all times, and completely extinguish WITH WATER when complete. (Do not just cover the fire with sand!)
If a Red Flag warning is in effect, please refrain from outdoor fires of any kind (recreational fires, charcoal grills, smoking) and restrict use of power equipment. Continue to check this site regularly.
During fire season, usually June 1 through September 30, check burn restrictions prior to burning.
Burn piles larger than 5 feet in height and 10 feet in diameter require a site inspection and a Provisional Burn Permit.