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I have been trying to get good reliable information about what is actually legal to use during a stage 1 and stage 2 fire ban in Colorado.... when a stage 3 fire ban happens; access to an area becomes restricted so no camping as far as I can determine.
The best fire ban information seems to be available by county.... so look up the fire restrictions in the county where you intend to camp.
In terms of general guidelines; where I can find information, on liquid or propane fueled stoves and propane fire pits;
...mostly, they seem to be allowed as long as they can be turned off; for stage 1 and stage 2 fire bans.
For stage 1 fire bans fires may be allowed in limited circumstances/conditons that seem to vary by county/locality; if made in an established camping area in a fire ring they may be legal; As long as the are ATTENDED... walking away is not legal.
Open wood fires seem to be banned in a stage 2 ban.
Contained wood fires do not seem to be legal in a stage 2 fire ban.
Gas or propane fire pits that can be turned off seem to be largely acceptable during a stage 1 or stage 2 fire ban (check for restrictions by county).
Fireworks are not legal, during a fire ban.
To be safe on what is forbidden; look it up yourself, be prepared for vague information on many sites.
Small engines must have approved, working spark arresters; again, check by locality.
The local Forest Service Districts seem to be using covid as an excuse for not staffing the phones.
Enjoy!
The best fire ban information seems to be available by county.... so look up the fire restrictions in the county where you intend to camp.
In terms of general guidelines; where I can find information, on liquid or propane fueled stoves and propane fire pits;
...mostly, they seem to be allowed as long as they can be turned off; for stage 1 and stage 2 fire bans.
For stage 1 fire bans fires may be allowed in limited circumstances/conditons that seem to vary by county/locality; if made in an established camping area in a fire ring they may be legal; As long as the are ATTENDED... walking away is not legal.
Open wood fires seem to be banned in a stage 2 ban.
Contained wood fires do not seem to be legal in a stage 2 fire ban.
Gas or propane fire pits that can be turned off seem to be largely acceptable during a stage 1 or stage 2 fire ban (check for restrictions by county).
Fireworks are not legal, during a fire ban.
To be safe on what is forbidden; look it up yourself, be prepared for vague information on many sites.
Small engines must have approved, working spark arresters; again, check by locality.
The local Forest Service Districts seem to be using covid as an excuse for not staffing the phones.
Enjoy!