Outdoor Cooking in Spokane County, WA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Spokane County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Spokane County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Smoker Rules
A charcoal or wood-fired smoker, grill or barbecue used for cooking on private property in unincorporated Spokane County counts as a "recreational fire" under WAC 173-425-030(21), the same state outdoor-burning rule that covers campfires. That means the same fuel-area size trigger for a permit, the same list of fuels you cannot burn, and the same duty to stop if your smoke becomes a nuisance.
Outdoor Smoker and BBQ Rules in Spokane County
Some RestrictionsWAC 173-425-030(16),(21); WAC 173-425-050(1),(4); WAC 173-425-060(2)(i)
(16)"Outdoor burning" means the combustion of material of any type in an open fire or in an outdoor container without providing for the control of combustion or the control of emissions from the combustion...(21)"Recreational fire" means cooking fires, campfires, and bonfires using charcoal or firewood that occur in designated areas or on private property for cooking, pleasure, or ceremonial pu...
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