A Burn Restriction will be in effect from June 15, 2023 12:01 AM (midnight) through October 15, 2023 at 12:01 AM (midnight). The Burn Restriction is activated by a set date, but may be implemented earlier or extended due to conditions.

• ALL field/pile/rubbish/rule/slash/yard vegetation or non-emergent agricultural burning on private lands within the unincorporated areas of Okanogan County is PROHIBITED, reducing the risk of wildfires.

• Recreational Fires are ALLOWED during a Burn Restriction if used for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes and the fuel being burned is other than rubbish. Fires used for debris disposal purposes are NOT considered recreational fires. Recreational fires must be contained in a concrete, rock, or steel ring (made from non-combustible material), no larger than 3-feet in diameter and no less than 8-inches in height. The fire (flames) shall be no higher than 2-feet and not conducted within 25-feet of a structure or combustible material. Recreational fires SHALL be attended to at all times.

• When high fire conditions exist, a County Wide Burn Ban will be implemented PROHIBITING ALL OUTDOOR BURNING, including recreational fires. When rescinded, the ban will revert back to a Burn Restriction.

Questions? Please visit the Okanogan County Burn Ban Information page.