Despite an abnormally wet spring in Colorado, much of the state is expected to have high fire danger this summer.
That means counties and national forests will inevitably impose fire bans to reduce the risk of wildfires. In 2020, record blazes burned 667,000 acres statewide as a result of the worsening climate issues producing “megafires.”
As conditions change with the weather, fire restrictions are updated rapidly. Here’s how you can check for the most up-to-date information before heading out for your weekend camping trip:
County level
Find what county you plan to visit and check the map below for reported fire ban information. On the map, blue signifies that fire restrictions are in place. Click the link to the county website for specific details and levels of restrictions.
According to DHSEM, Colorado State Parks’ fire restrictions will typically mirror those enacted by the county that the park falls within.
Tribal areas
For tribal lands, visit the or the websites directly.
National forests
Click the links below to check specific fire bans at Colorado’s national forests.
National Parks
Each of Colorado’s four national parks report their own fire restrictions. Check each website for the details.
Bureau of Land Management lands
The Bureau of Land Management has four areas for fire management. for the latest restrictions in each area.
Wildfire map
Click markers for details, use buttons to change what wildfires are shown. Map data is automatically updated by government agencies and could lag real-time events. Incident types are numbered 1-5 — a type 1 incident is a large, complex wildfire affecting people and critical infrastructure, a type 5 incident is a small wildfire with few personnel involved. Find more information about incident types at the bottom of .
