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.
Rule Burns are banned
Effective 9/18/2026 at 00:01 AM, the Fire Danger Rating for the Cascade South FDRA will be reduced to MODERATE. Rule Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands. Permitted Burns are authorized subject to the permit conditions. Campfires, recreational fires, charcoal, and briquettes are AUTHORIZED within improved fire pits (constructed from concrete, brick, or metal). These restrictions and authorizations apply only to state forests, state parks and private forestlands protected by DNR within the FDRA. Check with your local fire district and county as additional restrictions may apply. Contact the Department of Ecology or local Clean Air Authority to check for applicable air-quality burn restrictions. Fireworks and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR protected lands (RCW 76.04.455).
DNR PACIFIC CASCADE Region · (360) 577-2025 · pacific-cascade.region@dnr.wa.gov
Rule Burns are banned
Effective 9/18/2026 at 00:01 AM, the Fire Danger Rating for the Gorge West FDRA will be reduced to MODERATE. Rule Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands. Permitted Burns are authorized subject to the permit conditions. Campfires, recreational fires, charcoal, and briquettes are AUTHORIZED within improved fire pits (constructed from concrete, brick, or metal). These restrictions and authorizations apply only to state forests, state parks and private forestlands protected by DNR within the FDRA. Check with your local fire district and county as additional restrictions may apply. Contact the Department of Ecology or local Clean Air Authority to check for applicable air-quality burn restrictions. Fireworks and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR protected lands (RCW 76.04.455).
DNR PACIFIC CASCADE Region · (360) 577-2025 · pacific-cascade.region@dnr.wa.gov
Other combination described
Effective 06/16/2026 at 0001 hours, Fire Danger Rating has changed to a HIGH. This FDRA contains only USFS lands. For Fire Danger and Public Use Restrictions Contact Gifford Pinchot National Forest at 360-891-5000
DNR SOUTHEAST Region · (509) 925-8510 · southeast.region@dnr.wa.gov
Rule Burns are banned
Effective 9/18/2026 at 00:01 AM, the Fire Danger Rating for the Vancouver FDRA will be reduced to MODERATE. Rule Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands. Permitted Burns are authorized subject to the permit conditions. Campfires, recreational fires, charcoal, and briquettes are AUTHORIZED within improved fire pits (constructed from concrete, brick, or metal). These restrictions and authorizations apply only to state forests, state parks and private forestlands protected by DNR within the FDRA. Check with your local fire district and county as additional restrictions may apply. Contact the Department of Ecology or local Clean Air Authority to check for applicable air-quality burn restrictions. Fireworks and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR protected lands (RCW 76.04.455).
DNR PACIFIC CASCADE Region · (360) 577-2025 · pacific-cascade.region@dnr.wa.gov
Other combination described
Effective 09/18/2026: 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.
DNR SOUTHEAST Region · (509) 925-8510 · southeast.region@dnr.wa.gov
