I realize this is an old post but I'm always baffled at the Fort's logic for "approved" fire pits. Makes no sense that the propane fueled "campfires" would not be permitted - they aren't burning wood, so there are no sparks to create an ignition. Also, the fire pits with a solid metal top are marginally better at keeping any sparks than the lower traditional type fire pits in the "unapproved" list.
I can fully appreciate the need for fire safety in a place like FW, but it seems like any fire pit that keeps the fire up off the ground and is fully enclosed by a screen would be sufficienty safe.
Approved Fire Pits for Fort Wilderness
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Hey fiends,
I realize this is an old post but I'm always baffled at the Fort's logic for "approved" fire pits. Makes no sense that the propane fueled "campfires" would not be permitted - they aren't burning wood, so there are no sparks to create an ignition. Also, the fire pits with a solid metal top are marginally better at keeping any sparks than the lower traditional type fire pits in the "unapproved" list.
I can fully appreciate the need for fire safety in a place like FW, but it seems like any fire pit that keeps the fire up off the ground and is fully enclosed by a screen would be sufficienty safe.
Just saying. Onward....
Mike