Burn bans in Colorado
In Colorado, individual county governments — usually the Board of County Commissioners on the sheriff's recommendation — declare their own fire restrictions or burn bans. There is no single statewide order. The Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management aggregates county-reported status into one map; each county's own site is the authority on the specific stage in force.
2 Red Flag Warnings · 1 Fire Weather Watch active. A Warning means critical fire weather is occurring or imminent; a Watch means it is possible. Neither is a burn ban.
All counties in Colorado
| county | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Alamosa | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Arapahoe | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Archuleta | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Boulder | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Conejos | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Costilla | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Dolores | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| El Paso | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Elbert | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Fremont | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Garfield | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Grand | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Gunnison | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Hinsdale | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Jackson | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Lake | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Larimer | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Las Animas | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Mineral | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Moffat | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Otero | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Park | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Rio Grande | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Routt | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| San Juan | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Summit | Partial Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Baca | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Bent | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Broomfield | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Chaffee | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Cheyenne | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Clear Creek | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Crowley | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Custer | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Delta | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Denver | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Douglas | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Eagle | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Gilpin | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Huerfano | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Jefferson | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Kiowa | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Kit Carson | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| La Plata | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Lincoln | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Logan | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Mesa | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Montezuma | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Montrose | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Morgan | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Ouray | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Phillips | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Pitkin | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Prowers | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Pueblo | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Rio Blanco | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Saguache | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| San Miguel | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Sedgwick | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Teller | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Washington | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Weld | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Yuma | No Restrictions | Aug 6, 2026 |
How Colorado decides
- Colorado has 64 counties, each able to declare its own restriction independently — there is no statewide burn ban mechanism.
- DHSEM's aggregated map reports a restriction as reported or not reported — it does not carry the Stage 1/2/3 number. Check the county's own site for the specific stage and what it allows.
- A county not shown with a restriction does not confirm no restriction exists — county reports can lag the actual order.
- National forests and BLM land inside a county can carry their own, separate federal restriction on top of the county's.
Penalties in Colorado
Penalties for violating a county fire restriction are set locally and vary. Escaped fires can also trigger liability for suppression costs and civil damages regardless of the criminal penalty.
Classification: Class 2 petty offense to misdemeanor, county-dependent · Maximum fine: varies by county — commonly $100 to $1,000
Common questions about Colorado burn bans
Is there a burn ban in Colorado right now?
No county-level burn ban is currently reported by Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management for Colorado. Municipal rules within a county may still apply.
How does Colorado issue a burn ban?
In Colorado, individual county governments — usually the Board of County Commissioners on the sheriff's recommendation — declare their own fire restrictions or burn bans. There is no single statewide order. The Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management aggregates county-reported status into one map; each county's own site is the authority on the specific stage in force.
How long does a burn ban last in Colorado?
Bans are issued by county officials and typically stay in effect until conditions improve or the order expires. Some counties set explicit expiration dates; others leave a ban open-ended until lifted. Check each county's page for the expiration listed on the current order.
What are the penalties for violating a burn ban in Colorado?
Penalties for violating a county fire restriction are set locally and vary. Escaped fires can also trigger liability for suppression costs and civil damages regardless of the criminal penalty.
burnbanradar reports the counties-level orders as published by Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Municipal ordinances may impose stricter rules. When Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management does not list a county, that does not mean no ban exists — verify with the county office. The published order governs.