Fire rings for recreational fires are available on a first-come, first-served basis at several picnic areas in Dakota County parks including:
Several fire rings are handicap accessible. Firewood is not available at picnic areas.
Firewood RestrictionsDakota County Parks prohibits any split log or log firewood from being brought into any Dakota County Park facilities to prevent the spread of invasive and damaging pests including the Emerald Ash Borer.
The spread of this particular species and other invasive organisms has been closely related to the transportation of firewood. Similar programs have been implemented on a regional, state, and federal level.
Kiln dried wood such as unpainted and unstained dimension lumber or kindling that is free of any metal or foreign substance can be brought in.
Firewood can be purchased from the Lebanon Hills Campground in Apple Valley or Lake Byllesby Campground in Cannon Falls and may be available at bonfire rings in Spring Lake Park Reserve.
Read more about firewood restrictions at
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/firewood/index.html