How does the Leave No Trace principle apply to campfires?

Use existing fire rings and keep fires small.

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  1. Build big fires everywhere
  2. Leave fires burning
  3. Use existing fire rings and keep fires small ✔

Why: Minimize campfire impacts by using existing rings, keeping fires small, and fully extinguishing them.

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Answer: Use existing fire rings and keep fires small. Minimize campfire impacts by using existing rings, keeping fires small, and fully extinguishing them.

  1. Scouting America: Fire Safety www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fire-safety
    Explain how the Leave No Trace Seven Principles and the Outdoor Code apply to camping fires.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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