Outdoor winter bonfire vibes

November 12, 2023 9:33 AM

Where can I have outdoor winter campfires/bonfires in the Seattle area?

I miss having a yard and an outdoor firepit! Are there any public parks where I can have outdoor fires in the Seattle area in the winter?

Golden Gardens and Alki explicitly only allow summer fires (when there's not a burn ban), and anyway snagging a firepit there gets pretty dang competitive.

I'm also interested in nearby campsites that might fit the bill, especially if they're pet-friendly. It would be great to have both options -- places to camp and have a fire, and places to have a fire before heading home to sleep in my own bed <3

posted by cnidaria to Travel & Transportation around Seattle, WA (3 answers total)

Camp Long's picnic shelters have adjacent fire rings. Some shelters at Lincoln Park have fireplaces. I think you're supposed to rent these, but I can't imagine demand is very high at this time of year, so you might be able to just show up with some firewood and do what you want. The park closing hours would be of concern, though. Wouldn't want to get your car trapped in a parking lot.

I'm less familiar with other parks, but you can look at pictures of all park shelters on this page. Many WPA-era shelters have fire features.
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 10:24 AM on November 12, 2023

This place in Duvall looks like it has potential.
posted by SageTrail at 1:30 PM on November 12, 2023

If campfires will suit (instead of bonfire), you can have campfires at Fay Bainbridge. Also wonder if the same goes for the state park on Camano.
posted by 10ch at 3:17 PM on November 12, 2023