Burn Ban Information

A modified burn ban is in effect as of September 1, 2026.
Recreational fires (cooking and campfires) are currently permitted, provided they meet the requirements below.

Cowboy Campsite Fire Requirements

Burn Bans are usually put into effect during the summer in Skagit County. Any burn bans will be announced here. Up to date information regarding burn bans can be found at the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s website.

For current information on burn bans and specifications for approved fire pits, go to the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s website at “Outdoor and Recreational Burning & Burn Bans”

Cowboy Campsite members are responsible to adhere to these local fire restrictions.

Skagit County burn ban regulations apply to Cowboy Campsite property.
Even though Cowboy Campsite borders DNR lands we are not subject to DNR fire ban restrictions since we are a private property. However, the CCMA Board reserves the right to impose stricter restrictions set by Skagit or DNR if conditions warrant changes.

DNR burn ban regulations:
Current DNR fire ban information can be checked online at the DNR Fire Danger and Burn Restrictions website. It is important to know the current DNR restrictions since we need to adhere to their restrictions while recreating on DNR land. DNR Fire Danger and Burn Restrictions

More information:
Cowboy Campsite is NOT a hosted or staffed campground. Members and guests are required to adhere to current local burn ban restrictions.

If you have any questions about open burning in Skagit County please contact the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office at 360-416-1840, or go to their website at www.skagitcounty.net/firemarshal