Think robust campfire, not a towering signal fire.Ĭlean Up: This is the most important stage of the bonfire. Regardless, we suggest erring on the side of moderation. Most fire departments and land managers have specific fire size guidelines. How big is your blaze going to be? It’s tempting to go big when you’re building a bonfire, but modesty is the best approach. The Fire: Teepee or log cabin? The shape of your fire lay is a personal choice, much like boxers or briefs. Don’t use pallets or construction debris you don’t want to leave behind nails, staples, or screws in the sand. For fuel, stick with wood bought near the site, or driftwood scavenged from the beach. Use the loose sand to build a ring around the fire to help block the wind. The Prep: Dig a hole about three feet wide, three feet long, and two feet deep. Ideally, you’ll choose a site that’s below the high-tide line. If not, start by picking the site, which needs to be at least 50 feet from any vegetation or sand dunes. If the beach has an established fire pit, most of the work is done for you. You’ll just need a few extra tools, namely a shovel and a few sturdy buckets. If you can build a campfire, you can build a bonfire on the beach. We’ve found five such beaches, and detailed how you can build a fire safely and tick off one of summer’s most quintessential experiences. Luckily, there are a number of choice strips of sand outlining our coast where campfires are Kosher. Picture the sun setting, the waves lapping the shore, the sand between your toes, and a fire roaring…there are beverages, and maybe someone playing a guitar (if one of your friends is “that guy”) but mostly, you’re just taking in the scene.īut you can’t build a bonfire on just any beach. At the top of this list? Sitting by a bonfire on a beach.
Jumping from a rope swing into the body of water of your choice-these experiences reside somewhere between frivolous distractions and God-given rights. A cold beer after a hot mountain bike ride. There are certain experiences that define summer in all its glory.
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