Jefferson County Fire Restrictions & Burn Bans
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BurnBound monitors official Jefferson County sources continuously and shows the current restriction status — alongside overlapping federal, state, and fire-district restrictions — on one color-coded map. Fire restrictions change quickly during Colorado's fire season, so always check the live map or the county's official channels before lighting any fire.
Who issues fire restrictions in Jefferson County?
In Colorado, county-level fire restrictions for unincorporated areas are typically enacted by the Board of County Commissioners or the County Sheriff under C.R.S. §30-15-401 and §30-10-512/513. Within Jefferson County, separate authorities can impose their own rules at the same time: fire protection districts (under C.R.S. Title 32), the U.S. Forest Service and BLM on federal land, Colorado Parks & Wildlife in state parks, and municipalities inside their town limits. That's why one spot on the map can carry several overlapping restrictions — BurnBound shows each one separately.
Jefferson County's recorded statutory authority is C.R.S. § 30-10-512. To confirm current restrictions by phone, the county office on record is (303) 271-8200.
Do Jefferson County restrictions apply on federal land?
Jefferson County's order does not address federal land, so a county restriction may apply on federal ground within the county — verify with the sheriff or the managing agency. Federal agencies (USFS, BLM, NPS) also set their own rules on their land.
Official Jefferson County sources
Fire protection districts in Jefferson County
Every Colorado fire protection district can set its own fire restrictions independently of the county (C.R.S. Title 32) — most align with the county, but always check the district covering your exact location on the live map.
- Arvada FPD
- Coal Creek Canyon FPD
- Conifer FPD
- Elk Creek FPD
- Evergreen FPD
- Foothills FPD
- Genesee FPD
- Golden Gate FPD
- Indian Hills FPD
Federal & state lands overlapping Jefferson County
These agencies set their own fire restrictions on the lands they manage inside the county — independent of any county order:
- Colorado State Parks: Chatfield State Park, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Staunton State Park
- U.S. Forest Service: Clear Creek Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District
Jefferson County fire-restriction rules by stage
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions (Stage 1)
Prohibited:
- fires/campfires except recreational fires in permanently constructed fire grates (developed park, campground, private residence, or picnic area)
- open burning and bonfires
- USE of fireworks
- tracer/incendiary rounds and explosive targets
- smoking except enclosed vehicle/building, developed recreation site, or 6-ft barren area
- charcoal grills, portable outdoor fireplaces, recreational fires, and welding only allowed 30+ ft from undeveloped areas
Allowed:
- campfires in permanently constructed fire grates
- propane fire pits
- gas grills
- camp stoves
- campground fires in developed areas
Propane fire pits: permitted · Developed-campground fires: permitted
Stage 2 Fire Ban (Stage 2)
Prohibited:
- all wood or charcoal fires
- campfires
- bonfires
- fireworks
- smoking outdoors
- open burning
Allowed:
- liquid or gas-fueled appliances with shut-off valve
- camp stoves
Propane fire pits: permitted · Developed-campground fires: not permitted
Still Allowed — Gas & Liquid-Fueled Devices: gas fire pits, grills, lanterns & stoves. Source: jeffcosheriffco.gov fire-restrictions guide.
Source: JCSO standing fire restrictions guide — Stage 2 verified in full
No Fire Restrictions (Normal conditions (no restrictions declared))
Propane fire pits: permitted · Developed-campground fires: permitted
Rules content verified against primary sources on 2026-07-04.
Rules apply as written in each order — the county's current order always controls. This page never shows live status; check the live map for what is in effect right now.
Exact rules vary by jurisdiction and by order — the map's popup links the official order for Jefferson County whenever one is published. See the full guide to Colorado fire restrictions for details, penalties, and propane specifics.