The best outdoor location is one that is obscure and somewhat secretive. There are however a couple of different outdoor areas that would probably be better choices than others. A beach is the best location to have a bonfire, especially one by a small pond. The second best is in a sandy pit. Wherever you decide to have your gathering, just make sure that the actual bonfire is on a spot where it is not going to easily ignite the surrounding countryside.
Nobody likes to be blamed for setting a brush fire that destroys a few hundred acres.
After carefully choosing a spot to have your bonfire, you must make a few preparations. Experienced outdoor party goers will have the necessary supplies with them at all times. You can't have a successful fire without this key ingredient. Bring something to start the fire with. Rubbing two sticks together does work, however it takes quite a long time.