Memorial Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)

Ocean Beach Bonfire Season 2026 (March 1 to October 31) nps.gov For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back through the end of October with a few conditions. Ocean Beach Bonfire Season 2025 March 1 to October 31 | Allowed between 6 am and 9:30 pm only Ocean Beach fire rings between Stairwells 15 and 20 – Generally opposite Beach Chalet FREE – first-come, first-served More details at nps.gov The National Park Service provides 16 fire rings/pits for Ocean Beach fires between Stairwells 15 and 20. The curfew each night is 9:30 pm. Read the rules below, bring your own firewood, avoid “ spare the air ” days, bundle up and have fun. Ocean Beach Fire Program Fires permitted March 1 – October 31 ( no fires permitted November 1 – end of February ) Fires allowed only in provided fire rings between Stairwells 15 and 20 No fires permitted from 9:30 pm – 6 am No glass or alcohol is allowed on the beach Fires must be extinguished with WATER ONLY. Bring a bucket to collect ocean water, or bring your own water. Covering the fire with sand does not extinguish the fire. Instead it insulates the hot coals and fills the pits with sand. The parking lots at Ocean Beach close at 10 pm each night and are owned and managed by the City of San Francisco. Groups of more than 25 people must obtain a permit by calling (415) 561-4700. For more information, go to: www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/permits.htm Universal fire regulations apply Universal Fire Regulations at GGNRA No recreational fires are permitted during Spare the Air days, when fire danger is very high or extreme, or when red flag warnings are in effect. Fires may be suspended by order of the park superintendent due to hot, dry weather conditions, strong winds, or extreme fire danger. Look for park alerts . No gathering, cutting, or scavenging of firewood or kindling is permitted in the park from any source. All firewood must be brought into the park. Burn Clean. Do not use accelerants such as lighter fluid, as they leave pollution and poisons in the air. Paper and kindling are preferred fire starter material. LEAVE NO TRACE. Trash must be removed from beaches, campsites, and picnic areas. Do not burn treated or painted wood. Do not burn pallets or any wood containing nails or other hardware. Do not burn trash or debris. Most trash gives off pollution and poisonous gases. Fires must be extinguished with WATER ONLY. Bring a bucket to collect water or bring your own water. Fires must be completely extinguished with water, doused, and stirred. Fires may not be covered with sand as it will only insulate the heat and create an unseen danger for visitors and wildlife. Fires shall be attended at all times by a responsible adult (18 year of age or older). Minors must be supervised. A responsible leader, 18 years or older, must be present for every 10 children under the age of 18. Groups over 50 people and/or with significant equipment including, but not limited to tents, catering, etc. Upcoming Ocean Beach Bonfire Season 2026 (March 1 to October 31) Events Sun 5/10 Mother’s Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach (2026) Mon 5/25 Memorial Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026) Sun 6/21 Father’s Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026) Sat 7/4 4th of July Bonfire Day at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026) Mon 9/7 Labor Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026) Fri 10/30 Final Weekend of Ocean Beach Bonfires for 2026 (Ends Oct. 31) Sat 10/31 Ocean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027) Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur. Report Error in Post Cost: FREE* *Fire rings are first come, first serve Categories: **Annual Event** , *Top Pick* , In Person , Memorial Day , Memorial Day Weekend , Outdoors Venue : Ocean Beach Fire Pits Address : Ocean Beach Fire Pits, San Francisco, CA Other Events on This Day Monday, May 25, 2026 7:00 am Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Memorial Day 2026 FREE* *The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days. < Sunday, May 24 Tuesday, May 26 >