Last week, Sebastien Tobler wrote . Being from Southern California, I got very reminiscent of my bonfire days in San Diego. It’s just such a lovely thing to do year-round. The problem is, I now live in Georiga, and apparently, there isn’t a beach for thousands of miles that allows bonfires (as far as I can tell — if you know differently, please let me know!)

It looks as though in the U.S., very few beaches allow bonfires these days, which is sad. I understand it – the safety, trash and maintenance issues – but I don’t like it. Those of you living in Oregon, however, are luckier than most. From what I understand, many and state parks still permit bonfires and fire pits. Jealous!

Here’s a short list of some of the state parks and beaches in Oregon that allow fire pits. Make sure you call them ahead of time to double-check, as laws do change.

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(1)
URL: http://beaches.uptake.com/blog/oregon-beaches-allow-bonfires.html/cape-blanco
(2) blogged about Los Angeles beaches that allows bonfires
URL: http://beaches.uptake.com/blog/los-angeles-beaches-come-on-baby-light-my-bonfire.html
(3) Oregon beaches
URL: http://beaches.uptake.com/oregon.html
(4) Cape Blanco State Park
URL: http://attractions.uptake.com/parks/oregon/port_orford/cape_blanco_state_park_8067978.html
(5) Sunset Bay State Park
URL: http://attractions.uptake.com/parks/oregon/coos_bay/sunset_bay_state_park_11472953.html
(6) Cannon Beach
URL: http://beaches.uptake.com/oregon/coos_bay/with/what-cannon+beach.html
(7) Nhealem Bay State Park
URL: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_201.php
(8) Sand Beach
URL: http://www.traveloregon.com/Explore-Oregon/Oregon-Coast/Outdoor-Recreation/Camp-Oregon/Camping/Sandbeach-Campground.aspx
(9)
URL: http://beaches.uptake.com/blog/oregon-beaches-allow-bonfires.html/cannon-beach
(10) Clinton Steeds
URL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwsteeds/1336102922/
(11) semarr
URL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwsteeds/1336102922/