A DNR burn ban covers state forests, state parks and private forestlands that DNR protects. Counties, fire districts and the Department of Ecology set their own rules for everything else.
North Cascade FDRA
about 54% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jun 19, 2026
▲Partial Restrictions
Rule Burns are banned
Effective 06/19/2026: Campfires are allowed in Approved Designated Campgrounds Only (ADCO). Rule Burns are prohibited. DNR permit burning is allowed subject to the conditions of the permit. Prior to any burning, check with your local fire district and county as additional restrictions may be in place. Contact Department of Ecology or local Clean Air Authority to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area. Fireworks, and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR protected lands.
about 43% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jul 16, 2026
▲Partial Restrictions
Rule Burns are banned
Effective 07/16/2026: Campfires are allowed in Approved Designated Campgrounds Only (ADCO). Rule Burns are prohibited. Fireworks, and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR protected lands.
about 3% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jul 17, 2026
▲Partial Restrictions
Other combination described
Effective July 17, 2026, at 12:01am: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns are prohibited. Campfires are prohibited. Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property. Contact Department of Ecology to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area.
The wording in each area above is Washington DNR — Burn Bans layer'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 Washington
Fireworks and incendiary devices — exploding targets, sky lanterns, tracer ammunition — are illegal on all DNR-protected lands under RCW 76.04.455. Anyone who starts a wildfire can also be billed for the cost of suppression and held liable for property damage.
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Washington DNR — Burn Bans layer and reports them unchanged.
Cities and municipalities within Skagit 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 Skagit county under a burn ban right now?
Partial restrictions apply. Washington's statewide rule limits when and where you can burn today. See the "What this means" module above for the specifics.
What can I still burn in Skagit 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 Skagit 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 Skagit Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.