Burn Ban and restrictions

The 6/1/25 Chelan County Burn Ban expires after 10/15/25.

More info HERE.

The 7/2/2025 Forest Service ban expires after 10/15/25.

As of 10/15/25 at Lake Wenatchee State Park: Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.

As a reminder, LWFR does not set or enforce these regulations. We do extinguish fires that pose an imminent threat and will continue to share burn restrictions as they change.

Open Burning is now open

Burning pile of natural debris must only be 4ft x 4ft x 4ft
Must be attended at all times
Burning yard waste such as leaves, grass, brush, and other yard trimmings is allowed
Fire must be extinguished by dusk

What is a compliant Campfire in Chelan County?

An outdoor fire burning area for recreational fires
Only natural wood materials other than rubbish can be burned
You must have ALL combustible materials removed down to mineral soil
You must have a containment area of Rock, Metal, Concrete or any other non-combustible material
Shall not be more than thirty-six inches in diameter
All combustible materials one and one-half feet surrounding the fire must be removed
Fuel for the campfire must not extend above the edge of the campfire containment area
Campfires must always be attended by at least one person
You must maintain means to extinguish the fire entirely

Outdoor Fire Pits

An outdoor fire pit should not be larger than 3 feet in diameter by 2 feet in height.

Must be made out of a non-combustible material such as rock, concrete, or metal.

Fireworks are illegal in Chelan County

Please remember that discharge of Fireworks is prohibited in Chelan County (This includes Snakes and Sparklers).

Burn barrels are illegal in WA State.

It is Prohibited in WA State to burn the following materials:

Garbage, dead animals, asphalt, petroleum products, paints, rubber products, plastics, paper (other than what is necessary to start a fire), cardboard, treated wood, construction/demolition debris, metal