How to Build a Campfire Spot: Tips for Cozy Cabin Living

Create the Perfect Campfire Spot with Bois & Boucane for Your Chalet Evenings

At Bois & Boucane, we believe the best memories of camping and chalet life often begin around a cozy wood fire. It’s where meals, stories, silences, and laughter are shared. But to fully enjoy those moments, your firepit area needs to be well-designed, comfortable, and safe.

Here are our Bois & Boucane tips to create a warm, rustic, and authentic outdoor fire zone:

1. Choose a Strategic Location
Avoid windy spots, low-hanging branches, dry forest floors, or proximity to the chalet.
Pick a stable surface like gravel, stone, or sand.
Maintain a safety radius of at least 3 meters (10 ft) around the fire.

2. Carefully Build Your Firepit
Use natural stones, bricks, or a steel fire ring.
Recommended diameter: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) for optimal fire control.
Leave air space under the wood for better combustion.

3. Add Rustic & Comfortable Seating
Log stools, raw wood benches, or foldable camping chairs.
For a signature Bois & Boucane touch, add our weatherproof outdoor cushions — perfect lumbar support for cool evenings.

4. Set the Mood with Cozy Lighting
Solar string lights above, vintage lanterns on the ground.
Citronella torches help keep bugs away.
A nearby mosquito net over the lounge area is a great bonus.

5. Store Your Firewood Smartly
Keep your dry wood in a raised rack or small shelter.
Have kindling and fire starters nearby for easy ignition.

6. Fire Safety Is Non-Negotiable
We love the fire — but always with care:
Never leave your fire unattended.
Keep a bucket of water, sand, or a fire extinguisher close.
Fully extinguish the fire before bed or leaving the site.
Never use indoor heaters near the fire area.

7. Add Your Personal Touch
A woven blanket over a bench for instant warmth.
A s’mores basket with marshmallows, chocolate, and crackers.
A hidden wooden speaker, and your Bois & Boucane tumbler in hand — coffee or whisky, your call.

Conclusion

A Bois & Boucane fire corner is more than a place to burn wood — it’s a space for reconnection, warmth, and simplicity. With the right camping gear, rustic style, and safety sense, you’re ready for unforgettable nights under the stars.

Let the fire crackle. Let the stories begin.