No restrictions
No fire restrictions currently active. Campfires and grills allowed following standard guidelines. Always check the local order for permits, fuel conditions, and safe-extinguishing requirements.
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Restrictions are local, so check your exact destination
Colorado fire restrictions can vary by county, federal land unit, and local order. A county rule may not be the same as the rule for a nearby national forest, BLM district, state land parcel, or municipality. Use this guide to understand the broad stages, then verify the official order for the place you plan to visit.
Know the stages
What Colorado fire restriction stages mean
These plain-language summaries follow the stage labels used by the live map. The linked agency order always controls the details for your location.
Open fires restricted
Stage 1 fire restrictions active. No campfires, charcoal grills, or smoking outdoors. Gas/propane stoves with on/off valves are allowed on a cleared surface.
All fires restricted
Stage 2 fire restrictions active. All fires prohibited including propane. Target shooting restricted. Check the specific county or land-unit order for additional rules.
Maximum restriction
Total fire restriction in effect. All open fires, including propane, are prohibited. Area may be closed. Use the official order to confirm closures and access conditions.
Check the live Colorado county map
The interactive map and table show the current stage, restriction details, last-checked time, and official source link for each available area. You can switch between Map and Table views to find your county quickly.
County rules are not the whole picture
Restrictions may apply differently across county land, national forests, BLM areas, state lands, and private property. If your route crosses jurisdictions, check each applicable agency.
Use the source link for the final word
The map is a convenient way to start your research, but it is not a replacement for the issuing agency’s order. Open the official source linked for your area before your trip.
Need a specific county?
Open the Colorado county directory for individual county pages, or use the live map to compare current conditions across the state.
Planning a camping trip?
Use the Colorado camping trip planner to organize a trip around campsites, permits, access, and fire-safety conditions.
Before you go
Check the linked agency order on the day of travel, confirm whether your destination is on public or private land, and plan a no-fire cooking option. If the order is unclear or conditions change, contact the responsible land manager before using fire.
Plan around changing fire conditions
Current fire conditions can change where you camp, how you cook, and which activities make sense. Share your dates, region, and activities to build a safer Colorado trip plan around the conditions you may encounter.