Burn permits

Fire restrictions
Stage I fire restrictions begin June 26
Garfield County, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S. Forest Service, and the seven fire districts in Garfield County are implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions effective at midnight Thursday, June 26, 2025. This applies to all of Garfield County.
Burning is not permitted on Red Flag Warning days as indicated by the National Weather Service and Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority at any time of year.
No burn permits are issued between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Dry and windy conditions in the winter, spring, or fall months may preclude the provision of burn permits at any time.
Fire districts
Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District
Colorado River Fire Rescue
Applications for burn permits on parcels in the Colorado River Fire Rescue district, as well as for parcels in unincorporated Garfield County.
De Beque Fire Protection District
Glenwood Springs Fire Department
Grand Valley Fire Protection District
Gypsum Fire Protection District