West Zone GVC
about 53% of the county (approximate)
· effective Aug 23, 2024
None
Clearwater County, Idaho
No Restrictions Most restrictive fire-danger area
Verified interagency zone restriction — city and county rules may apply on top Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions ↗
In effect since
Aug 23, 2024
Expires
—
Issued by
Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions
Last verified
Aug 5, 2026
Clearwater County spans 2 Fire Restriction Zones
Restrictions are agreed between the state, federal land managers and tribes for each zone. The agency that manages the ground you are standing on is the one that enforces them, and cities and counties can add their own rules.
East Zone GVC
about 47% of the county (approximate)
· effective Aug 23, 2024
None
What this means
The wording in each area above is Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions's own, and it is the authority for what you may burn on DNR-protected land. Two further systems apply on top:
Your county and fire district
They set their own outdoor burning rules and can go further than the state. Call your fire district before you burn.
Air-quality burn bans
The Department of Ecology and regional Clean Air Agencies call separate bans based on air quality. Those run on their own schedule.
Penalties in Idaho
Fire restrictions are enforced by the agency that manages the land you are on. Beyond any fine, anyone who starts a wildfire can be billed for the cost of suppression and held liable for damage to property.
Classification: — · Maximum fine: —
Recent status history
- Aug 23, 2024 — No Restrictions
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions ↗ | status: No Restrictions |
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Clearwater county may impose stricter rules than the county order. Water districts and state forestry rules may add further restrictions. When an order is ambiguous or the source cannot be reached, we show Unconfirmed instead of guessing a status. The county's own posted order governs.
Common questions
Is Clearwater county under a burn ban right now?
No burn ban is currently reported for Clearwater county. Municipal rules within the county may still restrict burning.
What can I still burn in Clearwater county?
Standard open burning is currently permitted, subject to any municipal ordinance in your area. Never leave a fire unattended, and keep water and a shovel nearby.
How do I report an illegal fire in Clearwater county?
Call 911 for any fire that is out of control or threatens property. For non-emergency violations of a burn-ban order, contact the Clearwater Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.