Outdoor Cooking in Douglas County, CO (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Douglas County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Gas and propane grills are allowed at homes year-round, including during Stage 1 and Stage 2 fire restrictions. Charcoal grills are allowed when supervised by a responsible adult 18 or older, even under fire restrictions.
Barbecue and Propane Grill Rules, Douglas County, Colorado
Some RestrictionsDouglas County Stage 2 Fire Restrictions (allowed acts)
Residential use of charcoal grill fires when such use is supervised by a responsible party at least 18 years of age.
Smoker Rules
Gas and pellet/electric smokers are treated like gas grills and are allowed year-round, including during fire restrictions. Charcoal and wood-fired smokers count as solid-fuel fires; they are allowed under Stage 1 and Stage 2 only when supervised by a responsible adult 18 or older.
Backyard Smoker Rules, Douglas County, Colorado
Some RestrictionsDouglas County Stage 2 Fire Restrictions (allowed acts)
Fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, grills, fire pits or other gas or liquid fueled appliance.
Outdoor Cooking by City in Douglas County
1 cities in Douglas County have their own outdoor cooking rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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