Larimer County Fire Restrictions & Burn Bans
➜ View the current Larimer County status on the live map
BurnBound monitors official Larimer 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 Larimer 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 Larimer 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.
Larimer County's recorded statutory authority is C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.5) and (n.7). To confirm current restrictions by phone, the county office on record is (970) 416-1985.
Do Larimer County restrictions apply on federal land?
Larimer County's fire restrictions extend to federal lands within the county. Where the U.S. Forest Service, BLM, or National Park Service also has an order in effect, the federal order governs on that federal ground.
Official Larimer County sources
Fire protection districts in Larimer 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.
- Berthoud FPD
- Crystal Lakes FPD
- Estes Valley FPD
- Glacier View FPD
- Livermore FPD
- Loveland Rural FPD
- Pinewood Springs FPD
- Poudre Canyon FPD
- Poudre Valley FPD
- Red Feather Lakes FPD
- Wellington FPD
Federal & state lands overlapping Larimer County
These agencies set their own fire restrictions on the lands they manage inside the county — independent of any county order:
- Bureau of Land Management: Kremmling Field Office
- National Park Service: Rocky Mountain National Park
- Colorado State Parks: Boyd Lake State Park, Lory State Park, State Forest State Park
- U.S. Forest Service: Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Parks Ranger District
Larimer County fire-restriction rules by stage
Larimer County publishes its restriction rules inside each order when one is issued — there is no standing rules page. The details below come from the most recent verified order; always check the current order text.
Fire Restrictions (Stage 1)
Prohibited:
- uncontained open fires (campfires, bonfires, fire pits) in undeveloped areas
- charcoal, wood, or pellet cooking outdoors (non-commercial)
- fireworks and incendiary devices including sky lanterns
- smoking on trails, parks, and open spaces
- welding or torches with open flames
Allowed:
- campfires in developed camping areas in permanent fire grates
- gas-fueled fires, grills, and camping stoves (bottled gas or pressurized liquid)
- chimineas and portable fire-containing structures designed to contain sparks
- commercial charcoal grills for cooking in developed areas
- smoking in enclosed vehicles or in 3-foot cleared areas
Propane fire pits: permitted · Developed-campground fires: permitted
Fire Ban (Stage 2)
Prohibited:
- all open fires including campfires in developed campgrounds
- all charcoal, wood, and pellet fueled cooking
- fireworks and incendiary devices
- smoking outdoors (restricted to enclosed vehicles/buildings)
- welding and torch operations
Allowed:
- gas-fueled fires, grills, and camping stoves (bottled gas or pressurized liquid)
- fireplaces or wood stoves inside a residence
Propane fire pits: permitted · Developed-campground fires: not permitted
No 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 Larimer County whenever one is published. See the full guide to Colorado fire restrictions for details, penalties, and propane specifics.