Modified Burn Ban in Effect Campfires are permitted

Modified burn ban in effect, see more from the Skagit County Fire Marshall:

 

Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office Modified Burn Ban in Effect Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Due to increased moisture levels, recreational fires are now permitted within the unincorporated areas of Skagit County. Pursuant to the Governor’s Proclamation, the statewide ban on burning residential yard debris and land clearing remains in effect until September 30, 2026.

Recreational fires are those used for cooking and pleasure, consist only of charcoal or seasoned firewood, and meet the following requirements:  

  • Fires are allowed only within enclosures AT LEAST 14 inches high, no wider than 3 feet, and constructed of cement blocks, stones, or #10-gauge steel.
  • Burning materials must be kept BELOW the enclosure's top.
  • ALWAYS have a charged garden hose or two 5-gallon buckets of water available.
  • Portable outdoor fire pits shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or of combustible materials.
  • Recreational fires MUST BE 25 feet away from combustibles, standing timber, or overhanging tree branches.
  • Someone 16 years old or older must ALWAYS be present to monitor and/or extinguish any fire.
  • Always check for any additional burning restrictions before starting an outdoor fire.

Burn restrictions remain in effect across all Washington State Department of Natural Resources lands. No fires are permitted on DNR-managed recreational sites in Skagit County.

If you are within the limits of an incorporated city or town, check with your fire department for current burning restrictions.

 

Campfire and Fire Pit
Safety Tips

Avoid Unnecessary Burning

So before starting an outdoor burn of any type, please consider the potential impacts on
your neighbors and on local emergency responders, and postpone or cancel your burn if
possible.
Also, avoid causing excessive smoke from wood-burning stoves used for home heating. The
Northwest Clean Air Agency has received a number of complaints about heavy woodstove
smoke.