Yes, beach fires are allowed year round, but a free Beach Fire Permit is required. From May 1-Nov 15 fires are allowed only on the ocean beaches I front of Coquina Beach; the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras; and the Ocracoke Day Area. Fires are allowed 6:00am to 10:00pm year-round. You can get a Beach Fire Permit at ORV permit offices, park campgrounds, and visitor centers.