Recreational Bonfire
Fire rings for recreational fires are available on a first-come, first-served basis at several picnic areas in Dakota County Parks. Fires are only permitted in designated fire rings. Fires must be attended at all times and fully extinguished.
Locations
- Lake Byllesby Regional Park
- Jensen Lake Trailhead, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
- Visitor Center Trailhead, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
- Equestrian Trailhead, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
- Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
- Schaar's Bluff Trailhead, Spring Lake Park Reserve
- Fahey Trailhead, Spring Lake Park Reserve
- Thompson County Park
- Whitetail Woods Regional Park
- Big Rivers Trailhead, Big Rivers Regional Trail
Several fire rings are handicap accessible. Firewood is not provided. The gathering of tree limbs, logs, sticks, bark and other vegetation from the park to burn is not permitted. Firewood bundles are available for purchase year-round at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center and seasonally at the Lebanon Hills and Lake Byllesby campground offices.
Firewood restrictions
You can bring in firewood that meets Dakota County Parks firewood requirements.
Dakota County Parks prohibits any split log or log firewood from unapproved sources being brought into any Dakota County Park facilities to prevent the spread of invasive and damaging pests including the Emerald Ash Borer. The spread of this particular species and other invasive organisms has been closely related to the transportation of firewood. Similar programs have been implemented on a regional, state and federal level.
Approved wood can be brought in
Firewood purchased from an approved Department of Natural Resources firewood vendor can be brought in. A receipt must be brought in to verify the purchase location. For detailed information regarding DNR certified vendors, please visit the DNR website.
Other approved wood
Kiln dried wood such as unpainted and unstained dimension lumber or kindling that is free of any metal or foreign substance can be brought in.
For more information on firewood restrictions, go to the DNR website.