The ban applies immediately, meaning campfires and barbecues using wood, charcoal or other solid fuel are now banned due to the risk of bushfires.

Forestry Corporation's Fire and Stewardship manager Tijmen Klootwijk said the solid fuel fire ban will stay in place until the threat of bushfire eases.

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"This ban applies everyday, not just on days when total fire bans are declared, so we are asking people who are planning to camp in the forests over the summer to bring gas appliances," he said.

"Visitors should also be prepared for days when total fire bans are declared, as all fires including gas fires will be prohibited on those days.

"These bans improve safety for campers and communities in the region, and they have also potentially helped save many thousands of hectares of forests from destructive fires."

Signs informing forest users of the solid fuel fire ban will be placed on major roads leading into the state forests and camping areas affected by the restrictions.

Failure to comply with solid fuel fire ban restrictions carries a maximum penalty of $2200.

For more information about the fire ban email bathurstadmin@fcnsw.com.au.