Fire Regulations in Washington County, MN (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Washington County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

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

Fire Pits & Backyard Fires

Fires in a Washington County park are allowed only in a designated permanent fire ring or grill, or a portable grill or camp stove set at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material. Parks Ordinance No. 218, Chapter III, Section 4(b) sets that rule, and conservation areas allow no fires at all.

Washington County Park Fire Pit Rules

Some Restrictions

Washington County, MN Parks Ordinance No. 218, Chapter III § 4(b)

start a fire in a park, except in a designated permanent fire ring or grill, portable grill or camp stove located at least 25 feet away from any structure or combustible material, or as authorized by the Director

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Fireworks

Washington County bans possessing, setting off or attempting to ignite firecrackers, fireworks, smoke bombs, rockets, black powder guns or other pyrotechnics anywhere in a county park or conservation area unless a use permit authorizes it. The rule sits in Parks Ordinance No. 218, adopted May 21, 2024, covering every park and conservation area the county operates.

Washington County Parks Fireworks Ban

Significant Restrictions

Washington County, MN Parks Ordinance No. 218, Chapter III § 7(b)

possess, set off or attempt to set off or ignite any firecrackers, fireworks, smoke bombs, rockets, black powder guns or other pyrotechnics unless otherwise authorized by use permit.

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