Pueblo County Fire Restrictions & Burn Bans
➜ View the current Pueblo County status on the live map
BurnBound monitors official Pueblo 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 Pueblo 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 Pueblo 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.
Pueblo County's recorded statutory authority is C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.5). To confirm current restrictions by phone, the county office on record is (719) 583-6125.
Do Pueblo County restrictions apply on federal land?
Pueblo 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 Pueblo County sources
Fire protection districts in Pueblo 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.
Federal & state lands overlapping Pueblo 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: Royal Gorge Field Office
- Colorado State Parks: Lake Pueblo State Park
- U.S. Forest Service: San Carlos Ranger District
Pueblo County fire-restriction rules by stage
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions (Stage 1)
Prohibited:
- open burning
- campfires outside permanent grates
- sale or use of fireworks
- outdoor smoking except in enclosed vehicle/building, developed recreation site, or 3-foot cleared area
Allowed:
- propane fire pits
- gas grills
- gas stoves (liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves exempt)
- campfires within permanently constructed fire grates in developed campgrounds and picnic grounds
- charcoal grills and wood burning stoves at private residences in areas cleared of all flammable materials
Propane fire pits: permitted · Developed-campground fires: permitted
Gas/propane devices allowed at Stage 1 per Pueblo County.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions (Stage 2)
Prohibited:
- all campfires
- charcoal grills
- wood fire pits
- campground fires
- outdoor smoking
Allowed:
- gas fire pits
- propane fire pits
- gas grills
- gas stoves
Propane fire pits: permitted · Developed-campground fires: not permitted
Pueblo County: fires in liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves are exempt from ordinance at all stages. Propane grills confirmed allowed at Stage 2 (live 6/29/2026 order permits pressurized liquid/gas devices with shut-off valves 3+ ft from flammables).
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 Pueblo County whenever one is published. See the full guide to Colorado fire restrictions for details, penalties, and propane specifics.