Jul 18, 2025
Visit events in southeastern state parks in August
Spend some time this August in Nebraska’s southeastern state parks.
The Nebraska Game and Parks is implementing a temporary ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas until further notice.
Camp stoves using liquid or gas fuel are permitted as they reduce the likelihood of ash or hot charcoal being discarded before they are extinguished. These types of stoves also do not produce blowing embers, further reducing wildfire potential. Propane fire pits are not permitted.
Campground and WMA visitors should be mindful of changing conditions.
Stay tuned to local emergency managers and fire departments for any potential regional fire ban updates.
With dry conditions in mind, Game and Parks urges people to take the following precautions to avoid the risk of wildfire:
Find park contact information at OutdoorNebraska.gov.
Editor’s note: Updated Oct. 8, 2024, to add clarification on propane fire pits.