BEACH CAMPFIRE PERMIT

Beach Campfire Permits allow residents and visitors the ability to enjoy campfires on the beach. Beach fires are allowed daily from 5 p.m. to 12 p.m. with a permit. All beach campfires require a Beach Campfire Permit issued through Sanibel Fire & Rescue District. Permits are only issued within the boundary limits of the City of Sanibel. Anything outside of these boundaries will be in violation of the Lee County of Florida Land Development Code Sec. 14-172, and any fines or fees assessed will be solely the permit holder’s responsibility.

Permits are only issued from November 1st thru February 14th each year. This ensures a safe nesting season for the local shorebirds and sea turtles that come to Sanibel Island. All Beach Campfire Permits are issued at Station 171 located at 2351 Palm Ridge Road Sanibel FL 33957. Individuals must come to the station to pick up the approved permit.  A valid Photo ID, a lawful local and physical address, and a phone number are all required prior to receiving the permit. 

Permits are issued a maximum of 10 days prior to the date of the Beach Campfire Permit and a minimum of 3 days prior. No permit will be issued on the same day of the burn. Beach Campfire Permits are first come first serve. Permits are limited to staffing levels; in the event we have to close permits on certain days we will advise the public when they contact the station or on our webpage.

If for any reason the Sanibel Fire & Rescue District cancels your campfire permit, a refund of all payments shall be made to the applicant. The following day, after the dated campfire burn permit, an inspection of the campfire will be done by qualified fire personnel prior to a deposit refund being issued. Once the site is determined to be “clean” fire personnel will advise the applicant of the refund. In the event the site is not clean after the inspection, the clean-up deposit fee will be deposited, and appropriate steps will be made to ensure the area is brought back to its natural state.
The Beach Campfire Permit is a separate authorization from the Open Burning Regulations and should not be considered the same. All beaches within the City of Sanibel boundary are public and this permit is required for any beach area within these limits.
 

CAMPFIRE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (acknowledgements required)

Make sure to submit your application by hitting the button above prior to submitting your payment at the link below. 

Once the above application has been submitted, A payment is required at the link below for Sanibel Fire staff to proceed with permit issuance.