Fire rating is at moderate in Jasper National Park, according to Parks Canada.

National parks are considered to be under a permanent fire restriction

Unlike other jurisdictions, where open fires on public land are sometimes permissible, Parks Canada does not allow random fires anywhere in Jasper National Park at any time. In this way, provincial government bans on open fires on public land never apply to Jasper National Park, because the only fires permitted within the Park are in designated metal fire pits or fire boxes.

“All other fires are illegal.”

Do your part

The majority of wildfires are caused by people. In the national park, most wildfires are ignited from illegal campfires lit outside designated fire pits, carelessly discarded cigarettes, or industrial activities, Parks Canada said.

• Do not throw cigarettes on the ground. Put them out and discard them in a bin.
• Park your vehicle only in designated parking areas or pull-offs. Parking on the side of the road is dangerous. Not only does it damage vegetation, but cars parked on dry grass and brush can also ignite a fire.
• Random campfires are never allowed.
• If you see a random ash pit, it is from someone having an illegal campfire, or from pile burning as part of our FireSmart program.

Campfires are only allowed in metal fire pits or boxes provided by Parks Canada. 

“A ring of rocks is not a designated or safe campfire,” the agency emphasized.

More information can be found on Jasper National Park’s website