Outdoor Cooking in Lake County, FL (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Lake County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lake County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

BBQ & Propane Rules

Barbecue grills and small propane cooking pits are allowed in unincorporated Lake County, and they remain permitted even during a drought burn ban, as long as the fuel area is no more than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. Keep grills away from structures.

BBQ Grill and Propane Cooking Rules, Lake County FL

Some Restrictions

Lake County FL countywide burn ban (Fire Rescue) cooking exception

Residents may still use barbecue grills, smokers, or small cooking pits with a fuel area no more than three feet in diameter and two feet in height.

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Smoker Rules

Backyard smokers are allowed in unincorporated Lake County, including during a drought burn ban, provided the fuel area is no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. Only clean cooking fuel and food-grade wood may be used: no trash or treated wood.

Backyard Smoker Rules, Lake County FL

Some Restrictions

Lake County FL countywide burn ban (Fire Rescue) cooking exception

Residents may still use barbecue grills, smokers, or small cooking pits with a fuel area no more than three feet in diameter and two feet in height.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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