Beach fires offer a memorable way to gather with friends and family during the cooler months. At Stuart Beach, fires are permitted from November through February, during the non-turtle nesting season, between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., in designated fire pits. A valid permit is required — apply for a beach fire permit online.
Read our commonly asked questions below for important information before applying for a beach fire permit.
Beach fire permits are issued only for designated fire pits at Stuart Beach:
Stuart Beach
889 NE Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34996
Permits are issued only to adults aged 21 or older.
Proof of a driver’s license or state-issued ID is required to obtain a permit. The permittee is responsible for all attendees and must sign a waiver for everyone participating.
The permittee must be on site at all times during scheduled time listed on permit.
Children under the age of 18 must be chaperoned by an adult 21 years of age or older at all times during the beach fire. The permittee will be responsible for all individuals attending the beach fire activity and will be expected to sign a waiver for the attendees of the beach fire. The permittee must be on site at all times during scheduled time listed on permit.
Yes, the permittee must be on site at all times during the scheduled time listed on the permit. The permittee will be responsible for all individuals attending the beach fire and will be expected to sign a waiver for the attendees of the beach fire. The approved permit must be shown upon request by a fire official, law enforcement officer, or Parks and Recreation staff.
Beach fire permits allow for groups of up to 49 people. Large events, public gatherings, vendors, amplified music, tents, entertainment, or similar activities require a special event permit. For special event permits, contact Martin County Parks and Recreation at (772) 221-1418.
The Martin County Parks and Recreation Department will only provide the fire container to the permittee. Outside containers or apparatuses are not allowed.
The permittee is responsible for bringing appropriate fire materials. Materials must not include salt-treated lumber, tar paper, rubber products, creosote-treated wood, glue-impregnated material, plastic, foam, or household trash. All materials must be free of nails and metal.
Vegetation or materials located within the beach park are not allowed to be taken, damaged, or used as material in accordance with Chapter 17, General Ordinances, Martin County Code.
Flammable liquids such as gasoline or fluid are prohibited; only paper and matches may be used to start the fire.
Material should not be stacked any higher than the provided apparatus and a minimum of three (3) feet clearance from the outer edge of the provided apparatus at all times is required.
Appropriate beach fire materials must be placed in the provided apparatus assigned to the permittee.
Vehicles are not allowed on the beach and all materials must be hand carried to the site.
Yes, but alcoholic beverages are restricted to the beach area, and glass containers are prohibited.
Yes, non-amplified music is allowed as long as it is at low levels and in compliance with the County’s noise ordinance. For amplified music, contact the Martin County Parks and Recreation Department at (772) 221-1418; a special event permit may be required.
All fires must be completely extinguished by 11:00 p.m.
Hot ashes and materials may not be buried or disposed of in trash containers. The fire pit lid must be closed and locked before leaving.
All litter and leftover materials must be removed from the beach.
Unsuitable wind or weather conditions must be taken into consideration prior to and during the time of the permitted beach fire. If unsuitable conditions exist and the permit must be canceled, Martin County Parks and Recreation will contact the permittee at the contact phone number and by email by 12 p.m. (noon) on the day of the permitted activity.
Due to wind and weather conditions that may arise, Martin County Parks and Recreation has the right to cancel permitted activity at any time or to request extinguishment of fire at any time.
Anytime the State or County has issued a red flag warning or a drought exists, no permits will be issued and permits will be canceled. For cancellations made by Martin County Parks and Recreation based on these conditions, Martin County Parks and Recreation may issue a refund or offer another day to the permittee as an option.
For rain or other weather-related issues or should the permittee cancel the event for any reason, refunds will not be issued, so please plan your activity accordingly.
If you have any further questions about obtaining a beach fire permit, please select the "Contact Us" button above to submit an inquiry, or call Martin County Parks and Recreation, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m at (772) 221-1418.
