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Castle Rock, CO Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Outdoor burning rules in Castle Rock, CO, also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance, set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.

Key Facts

Permit
Required for open burning
Setback
50 feet from structures
Winter ban
Nov 1-Mar 31 metro-wide
Prohibited
Trash, construction debris, slash
Penalty
Up to $10,000/day (CRS 25-7-123)

Summary

Open burning within Castle Rock requires a written permit from the Fire Department, except contained backyard cooking or warming fires. Permitted open fires must be at least 50 feet from any structure. Burning trash, construction debris, and yard slash is prohibited.

Open burning within the Town of Castle Rock and Castle Rock Fire Protection District shall be prohibited without a permit obtained from the Fire Department. Permitted open fires shall be located not less than 50 feet from any structure or combustible material.

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Full Breakdown

Per the burn permit requirements (Municipal Code 8.26.040), 'open burning within the Town of Castle Rock and Castle Rock Fire Protection District shall be prohibited without a permit obtained from the Fire Department,' and 'permitted open fires shall be located not less than 50 feet from any structure or combustible material.' Burning of domestic refuse, construction materials, plastic, treated lumber, tires, and toxic materials is banned. Petroleum accelerants are prohibited. Burning is also barred metro-wide November 1-March 31 (Denver/Boulder seven-county area, which includes Douglas County) and during any fire restriction. Permits require State Air Pollution Control approval.

Violations & Fines

Burning without a permit or burning prohibited materials can bring a civil penalty up to $10,000 per day (per CRS 25-7-123).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I burn leaves and yard brush?
Only with a permit. Piles must be no larger than 3x3x3 feet, and burning of slash, lot-clearing material, and stumps is prohibited within the Town.
Is there a season when burning is banned?
Yes. Open burning is prohibited across the seven-county Denver/Boulder metro area, including Douglas County, from November 1 through March 31 each year.

Sources & Official References

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