Effective September 25, 2026, at 12:01am: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns are prohibited. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Therefore, in accordance with Pend Oreille County Burning Control Ordinance 2011-3: "Recreational fires on improved property will be allowed when the Washington State Department of Natural Resources allows campfires in designated campgrounds in Pend Oreille County if and only if the recreational fire meets all of the following conditions:
The fire
(1) Is attended at all times
(2) Is no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet and no taller than 2 feet
(3) A charged hose or five gallons of water is present along with a shovel and
(4) There is a fire break/non-combustible surface of at least three feet around the fire.
In the event that a fire escapes, the property owner is responsible for any and all fire suppression costs."
The following Burning Controls are in effect in Pend Oreille County:
1.) Rule Burns are Prohibited
2.) DNR Permit Burns are Allowed
3.) Recreational fires are allowed provided that all of the above conditions are met
4.) The use of gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbeques are allowed.
Daily updates on burn restrictions are available at 1-800-323-BURN.
Contact Information:
DNR NORTHEAST Region
225 S
Silke Rd.
Colville, WA
(509) 684-7474
[email protected]
