Grand County Fire Restrictions
June 23, 2026
GRAND COUNTY, CO – During their regular meeting, the Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved enacting Stage Two Fire Restrictions, effective Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.
The Grand County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with local fire districts and federal partners, consistently monitors fire conditions and the necessity of fire restrictions. Decisions are based on a scientific fire restriction matrix utilized across northwest Colorado. Upon reviewing the latest data, Sheriff Brett Schroetlin recommended and Commissioners approved implementing Stage Two Fire Restrictions (Resolution No. 2026-06-16).
What Stage Two Restrictions Mean
Under Grand County Stage Two Restrictions, all fires are prohibited on public and private lands, as well as at campgrounds in unincorporated Grand County. Each municipality (town) within Grand County has the ability to implement fire restrictions as determined by their local government.
Information Line: The Grand County Fire Restrictions recorded phone line is 970-725-3852.
Current Status: View up-to-date restrictions at www.GCEmergency.com.
June 12, 2026
GRAND COUNTY, CO – During a special meeting, the Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved enacting Stage One Fire Restrictions, effective Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12 p.m.
The Grand County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with local fire districts and federal partners, consistently monitors fire conditions and the necessity of fire restrictions. Decisions are based on a scientific fire restriction matrix utilized across northwest Colorado. Upon reviewing the latest data, Sheriff Brett Schroetlin recommended and Commissioners approved implementing Stage One Fire Restrictions (Resolution No. 2026-06-08).
What Stage One Restrictions Mean
Under Stage One Restrictions, open fires in Grand County are prohibited outside of developed recreation sites, meaning dispersed campfires in forested areas are not permitted.
Please note that each municipality (town) within Grand County retains the authority to implement its own fire restrictions as determined by local government.
Information Line: The Grand County Fire Restrictions recorded phone line is 970-725-3852.
Current Status: View up-to-date restrictions at www.GCEmergency.com.
Enforcement: Our goal is voluntary compliance as we all do our part to prevent wildfires. To report a fire restriction violation, please contact the Grand County Communications Center at 970-725-3311. For your safety, please do not personally address violations; allow our deputies to handle the situation.