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Colorado Campfire Rules (2026)

Conditional: Recreational campfires are exempt from the CDPHE smoke permit, so they're generally allowed on private land, but are subject to county sheriff fire bans/restrictions and federal (USFS/BLM/NPS) rules on public land.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

Recreational campfires are exempt from the CDPHE smoke permit, so they're generally allowed on private land, but are subject to county sheriff fire bans/restrictions and federal (USFS/BLM/NPS) rules on public land. Always check current local restrictions first.

Official source: cdphe.colorado.gov →

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