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BBQ & Cooking Restrictions in Place Across All Camping New Forest Campsites

BBQ & Cooking Restrictions in Place Across All Camping New Forest Campsites Due to an extreme wildfire risk identified by Forestry England, BBQs, campfires, stoves and all outdoor cooking equipment are not permitted on any Camping New Forest campsite until further notice. These restrictions are in place to help protect our guests, our staff and the New Forest,…


BBQ & Cooking Restrictions in Place Across All Camping New Forest Campsites

Due to an extreme wildfire risk identified by Forestry England, BBQs, campfires, stoves and all outdoor cooking equipment are not permitted on any Camping New Forest campsite until further notice.

These restrictions are in place to help protect our guests, our staff and the New Forest, following a significant heathland fire and a number of additional fires caused by abandoned campfires and BBQs in recent days.

The situation is being kept under constant review by Forestry England and the emergency services. This page will be updated as soon as any changes are announced.

Outdoor cooking equipment is not permitted

All outdoor cooking equipment and naked flames are prohibited on our campsites while these restrictions are in place.

This includes:

  • Charcoal BBQs
  • Disposable BBQs
  • Gas BBQs
  • Portable camping stoves
  • Campfires
  • Fire pits
  • Any other outdoor cooking equipment or naked flames

These temporary restrictions apply across all 10 Forestry England campsites managed by Camping New Forest.

Please do not cook inside your tent or campervan

Outdoor cooking equipment should never be brought inside tents, awnings, campervans or other enclosed spaces.

Doing so presents a serious risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Alternative options

If you’re staying with us while these restrictions are in place, we encourage you to:

  • Bring food that doesn’t require cooking.
  • Visit one of the many fantastic pubs, cafés, restaurants and takeaways across the New Forest.
  • Speak to campsite staff if you have any questions about the temporary restrictions.

Help protect the New Forest

Forestry England and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service continue to respond to a major wildfire in the New Forest. In the last 24 hours alone, additional fires have been caused by abandoned campfires and the use of a BBQ on the open forest.

We ask everyone visiting the New Forest to help reduce the risk of further fires by:

  • Not using BBQs, campfires, stoves or any outdoor cooking equipment
  • Not using any naked flames
  • Disposing of cigarettes safely
  • Calling 999 immediately if you see a fire. If possible, provide your location using what3words

Thank you for your support

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period of exceptionally high wildfire risk.

By following these temporary restrictions, you’re helping to protect one of the UK’s most special landscapes, its wildlife, local communities and everyone enjoying the New Forest.

This page will be updated as soon as Forestry England changes or lifts the current restrictions. Please check back before travelling for the latest information.