Bonfires on the beach
A beach bonfire in a fire ring is a time-honored tradition for residents and visitors to enjoy. Fire pits are large cement rings in the sand for building a bonfire. Bonfire rings create instant gathering places for entertainment and sharing, which is why they are such a popular activity.
Volusia County's Beach Safety Division provides fire rings free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for the fire pits must be made in advance online; reservations for the season will not be taken before Oct. 17, and can only be reserved between November 1st - April 24th (NON-Turtle Season).
Beach visitors are permitted to bring their own bonfire pit as long as it's not sea turtle nesting season. No permit necessary! It can be placed anywhere on our beaches other than the conservation zone or the emergency traffic lane. All rules still apply.
The wood for the fire is not provided. The best type of wood to bring is unprocessed wood. Do not use discarded wood from household furniture with varnishes and paint, or wood containing nails. Please note that restrooms close within 1 hour of sunset.
As of January 1st, 2025 county beachfront parks/parking lots are PAID-PARKING. Volusia residents can register their vehicle for a FREE pass by visiting https://www.parkvolusia.org/
~NO MORE THAN ONE (1) WEEKEND (Fri-Sun) RESERVATION DATE AT THE SAME PIT PER MONTH WILL BE PERMITTED~
Bonfire ring locations
(choose Beach Fire Ring for type - enter a date range - click Search)
Tom Renick Park
1565 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach 32176
Edwin Peck Park
3167 S. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Hiles Beach Ramp
700 Hiles Blvd, New Smyrna Beach 32169
Bonfire ring rules and reservations
• The FIRE must be extinguished WITH WATER no later than 11:00 PM.
• You must be at least 18 to reserve a fire ring.
• Applicant is responsible for removing debris (trash, unburned wood, etc.) upon conclusion of event. Law Enforcement will be inspecting the site each night and violators will be contacted to return and clean-up. The division reserves the right to deny future reservations if this provision is not met.
• Plastic & foam may not be used as fuel.
• No more than ONE (1) weekend reservation date at the same pit per month will be permitted.
• If you need to contact Beach Safety or Sheriff's Office personnel during the event - Please call central dispatch at (386) 248-1777 and PRESS “1”.
Grilling on the beach
Beachgoers are permitted to grill on the beach. If using charcoal to grill, beachgoers must take the charcoal with them and properly dispose of it off of the beach. Charcoal cannot be disposed in the beach trash/recycle containers and it may not be put in the sand.
If you have any questions, please email: beachsafety@volusia.org or call 386-239-6414.
