Burn Regulations

West of Highway 79

Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District

Fire Restrictions
All open fires are prohibited unless within a designated campground or picnic area.

Burn Permits Required

• Private property open burning
• Burn barrels
• Incinerators
• Fire pits

Permit Season
Permits are issued from November 1 to March 31 each year.

Apply for a Permit
Visit South Dakota Wildland Fire Burn Permits website
Phone: 800-275-4955
For more details, visit wildlandfire.sd.gov

Jurisdiction
Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District regulations apply.

East of Highway 79

Applicability

• Applies to all Pennington County except:
• Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District
• Incorporated municipalities
• State and Federal lands

Open Burning
Open burning is allowed under Ordinance #726.

Restrictions
The County Commission may restrict or ban open burning during high fire danger periods. Restrictions may be based on the National Weather Service Grassland Fire Danger Index.

Penalties
Violations of Ordinance #726 can result in a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both.