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Can I burn wood today in Denver?
Current wood-burning rules for Denver & the Front Range, Colorado, from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Rules checked on the agency's official site
Short answer
Burn season runs November through March.
Whether today is a no-burn day is posted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Check before you light a fire:
November through March
These rules are about burning wood.
Denver & the Front Range wood-burning rules at a glance
| Area covered | Denver, Boulder, Broomfield, Douglas and Jefferson counties, plus Adams and Arapahoe counties west of Kiowa Creek |
|---|---|
| Enforced by | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment |
| Burn season | November through March |
| On a no-burn day | On Action Days, indoor wood burning is restricted in Denver, Boulder, Broomfield, Douglas and Jefferson counties, plus Adams and Arapahoe counties west of Kiowa Creek. |
| Who gets a pass | Certified Phase II stoves and pellet stoves; Approved masonry heaters; Homes above 7,000 feet; Homes with an exemption letter. |
| Buying or installing a stove | Not covered in our check yet. Ask the agency. |
| Selling a home with a stove | No home-sale requirement found in our check. |
| The rule | See the official sources below. |
| Official daily status | Colorado air quality advisory |
| Phone | 303-758-4848 |
| Last checked |
Planned a fire tonight? You still have options.
None of these burn wood.
Electric fireplace
Hangs on the wall or sits in an opening. Many plug into a regular outlet. No chimney, no permit.
Compare electric fireplacesGas logs
Real flames in your existing fireplace. You'll need a gas line and a pro to hook it up.
Already have a newer, cleaner stove?
Some areas let registered or certified stoves burn on certain days. Check the rules below.
How the rules work here
On Action Days, indoor wood burning is restricted in Denver, Boulder, Broomfield, Douglas and Jefferson counties, plus Adams and Arapahoe counties west of Kiowa Creek.
Do I get a pass?
You might, if:
- Certified Phase II stoves and pellet stoves
- Approved masonry heaters
- Homes above 7,000 feet
- Homes with an exemption letter
Confirm with the agency before you burn.
Where this comes from
Checked Nov 1, 2026. Rules change, so the agency's own page is always the final word. This isn't legal advice.