Outdoor Cooking in Bend, OR (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Bend, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
Backyard smokers, grills and cooking fires are allowed in Bend under Bend Code 5.30.005(B), the same section that otherwise bans open burning. Cooking pits must be approved by Bend Fire & Rescue and stay within current fire code and permit requirements, or the operator faces a Class B civil infraction.
Bend's Rules for Outdoor Cooking Fires
Some RestrictionsBend Code § 5.30.005(B)(3)
B. The following open burning is allowed subject to compliance with the provisions in the most recent fire code as adopted by the City of Bend and the City of Bend Fire Department Outdoor Burning Regulations, including but not limited to any applicable permit requirements: ... 3. ... Cooking pits approved by the City of Bend Fire Department; ... C. ... A violation of this section is a Class B c...