Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Can someone clarify the rules for me. I understand there are no uncovered fires - Does our mesh screen on our our little home depot fire pit count? If I drag it down from CT and Im not allowed to use it Im going to be bummed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 The "official" FW paperwork says...Fires: Limit charcoal fires to the charcoal grills. Open fires are not permitted anywhere in Fort Wilderness. Torches and other burning devices are not permitted."That said....we have seen a couple sites where people were using off the ground (up on legs) fire pits with screened over tops. FW is pretty full and with as cold as it's been and you'd think there would be more people outside at night.These last couple nights it's like a ghost town with everybody huddling inside for warmth! :parrot:B-B-B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HillBillyWhisperer 20 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Unless the rules have changed recently you could have a fire as long as there is not a general "Fire" ban due to dry conditions they allow fires as long as it has a solid top and mesh sides. I use this one: :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessrick 10 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I have used the firepit with the dome mesh cover. I was told as long as it is covered to prevent sparks from escaping with some type of mesh screening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Many folks have been using the one with the mesh domed top, but apparently they are recently handing out new notices that state you have to use the kind like the picture posted above with the solid top and the mesh sides. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessrick 10 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Great, now I have to buy another firepit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Beachy 18 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Just out of curiosity, why doesn't FW allow fires at your site (besides in the mesh firepit)? That's my favorite thing about camping and I was so disappointed when I found out it's not allowd. :popcorn: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Great, now I have to buy another firepit.Just get a grill top and stick on your.. good to go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 There is great fear of fire in such a close camping scene. There is also a lot of vegetation surrounding each site that could be subject to sparks in the dry seasons, so they don't take any chances. I favor the restrictions for safety sake. There are also a lot of idiots, er..., uninformed campers that might not be as careful as a seasoned camper as ourselves would be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Your right, I don't want any idiots/uninformed campers burning down the fort or my rig. But the fire pit he has is covered with mesh to stop embers, it doesn't have a solid "grill" top as pictured above. Thats the only reason I suggested that solution. ANYway happy camping!! Respect point for that one R&H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Hey TJ, I was responding to Just Beachy about why FW is so restrictive on fire regs. I like your idea to modify the mesh top fire pits. I wonder if a metal trash can lit would work... Or do they even still make metal trash cans... So much to ponder. I think I will go to bed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Just out of curiosity, why doesn't FW allow fires at your site (besides in the mesh firepit)? That's my favorite thing about camping and I was so disappointed when I found out it's not allowd. The state goes in and out of burn bans 2 or 3 times a year due to drought conditions. My guess is, it's easier for the Fort just to have a hard, fast, "no burn" rule, rather than to keep changing the rules.That being said - I saw a lot of open fires this past weekend and no one telling folks to put them out. I don't think they've ever hired anyone to replace Brian even though it was said they were going to. I also saw numerous underage cart drivers.So much for rules. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 According to what I heard from Judy they did hire someone and he stopped by her site, they think he is going to be a big PITA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mreyes1430 1 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 We were just there over the weekend and used a stand up type fire pit and noone said anything! It is the one like in the pic above! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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