Outdoor Cooking in Larimer County, CO (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Larimer County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Larimer County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
BBQ & Propane Rules
Charcoal and wood grilling counts as a small cooking fire, allowed when contained and under 3 feet wide and 2 feet high, but banned during fire restrictions. Propane and gas grills with a shut-off valve are usually still permitted even during bans.
Backyard BBQ & Propane Grill Rules, Larimer County
Some RestrictionsLarimer County Ordinance for Open Burning, Sec. 5
Cooking fires that are smaller than three feet in diameter and less than two feet high that are kindled for the purpose of cooking food using only clean, dry untreated wood or charcoal, which are contained by fireplaces, fire pits (free standing and/or above ground), barbecues or other systems approved by a Fire Marshall.
Outdoor Cooking by City in Larimer County
1 cities in Larimer County have their own outdoor cooking rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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