Campfire

A campfire is a fire at a campsite that provides light, warmth, and heat for cooking. It can also serve as a beacon and an insect and predator deterrent. Established campgrounds often provide a stone or steel fire ring for safety.

Campfires are a popular feature of camping.
At summer camps, the word campfire often refers to an event at which there is a fire.
Some camps refer to the fire itself as a campfire.

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