This decision was made in collaboration with sheriff offices, local fire districts and other federal land managers. Please check county fire restriction pages for information on how local restrictions apply to private lands.
During Stage 1 fire restrictions, open fires are only permitted within Forest Service installed and maintained fire rings and picnic grills within highly developed recreation areas and campgrounds that are maintained by a host. While most Forest Service campgrounds in Northern Colorado have not opened for the season, in areas where campfires are permitted, visitors should remember to follow proper fire maintenance guidelines by never leaving a campfire unattended and fully extinguishing the campfire with large amounts of water until all coals are out cold.
In other areas of the National Forests, visitors may use stoves and heating devices solely fueled by liquid or gas and featuring an on/off switch. Whether starting a campfire in a developed site, or using an approved heating device, visitors should never leave a fire unattended.
Violation of Stage 1 fire restrictions can result in a maximum fine of $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
Be sure to visit the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland’s Alerts page to find a list of all areas where campfires are allowed.
Stage 1 fire restrictions have also gone into effect on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.
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