Algonquin Park Total Fire Ban Is In Effect (Aug 2025)

Algonquin Provincial Park has instituted a total fire ban today (August 14th, 2025) at 5 p.m.

This fire ban applies to all land within Algonquin Provincial Park, including:
• All developed campgrounds;
• All interior/backcountry camping - canoe tripping and backpacking;
• All picnic and day-use areas;
• All trails;
• All cottages, private and commercial leases within Algonquin.

During a fire ban:
• Campfires are not permitted at any time;
• Charcoal or wood burning barbeques may not be used;
• Portable gas/propane/naphtha stoves or barbecues that have a fuel source with a control valve may still be used;
• Backcountry users must have a portable stove with a fuel shut-off valve. Biolite or other wood/charcoal burning stoves are not permitted.

The fire ban will remain in place until further notice and will be lifted as soon as conditions allow. Keep visiting Algonquin’s alerts page to see when this ban is removed.