Minnesota DNR reminds campers that only firewood purchased at a state park or from a DNR-approved vendor may be brought onto any DNR-administered lands. This is to prevent the spread of forest pests, such as emerald ash borer (EAB), which can catch a ride to new locations.

Those camping on state forest land outside of a designated campground may gather dead wood on the ground for campfire use onsite. In state parks and designated campgrounds in state forests, visitors are prohibited from scavenging dead wood.

The receipt supplied by the approved vendor must be retained as proof of purchase. Visitors bringing unapproved firewood onto DNR-administered lands, including wood brought from home must surrender it and may be subject to a $100 fine.