On private lands you must also have written permission from the landowner for campfire use. Permits are required for open fires, such as campfires, barbecues and portable stoves.
Permits are subject to restriction by local authorities.
The need for restrictions is reviewed almost daily during the summer months and permits may even be suspended without advance notice. Permittees must check with local authorities each time they go out to an area. Permits can be obtained at any USFS, BLM or CDF facility in California.