Fire Pits in Castle Pines, CO

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Address: 6617 S Catawba Way, Aurora, CO, 80016, USA
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Fire Pits Designed for Castle Pines Backyards

Every project starts as a custom fire pit design built around three questions: how many people gather at the fire, what the house looks like, and which fuel you want to burn. Then we build it in block, brick, natural stone, or metal, with seating and lighting worked in from the start.

Brandon Gallegos owns HLE, and the fire features we design for Castle Pines yards include:

Stone-veneer fire features framed by matching seat walls
Gas fire tables with fire glass, set on a Castle Pines patio
Wood-burning pits for anyone who wants real logs and glowing coals
Outdoor fireplaces that give a seating area its focal point

Browse more examples on our fire pit construction page.

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What the Sheriff's Stages Mean for Castle Pines Fire Pits

Fire restrictions for the City come from the Douglas County Sheriff, and gas piping goes through the City’s Building Department. Here is what each one says about fire pits, with a source for every point. Stages rise and fall with conditions, so look at the Sheriff’s page before you light a wood fire.

The Sheriff's orders include the City
The Douglas County Sheriff issues fire restrictions for unincorporated Douglas County, and those orders state outright that the City of Castle Pines is covered as well.
Source: Douglas County Government — Sheriff's fire restriction announcement
Stage 1: supervised patio fires
At Stage 1 the Sheriff allows stoves fueled by gas or liquid, charcoal grills in developed areas, and residential patio fire pits, chimineas, and portable fireplaces as long as someone 18 or older is watching them. Open burning, fireworks, and model rockets are banned, and a violation is a Class 2 petty offense carrying a fine of up to $1,000.
Source: Douglas County Sheriff's Office — Fire Restrictions
Stage 2: gas keeps burning
When the Sheriff announced Stage 2 in October 2024, the order put patio fire pits, chimineas, and portable fireplaces off-limits, while stoves, grills, fire pits, and other appliances fueled by gas or liquid stayed legal. For a wood-burning pit, that means no fires until the stage is lowered. A new order could be worded differently, so read it when it’s issued.
Source: Douglas County Sheriff's Office — Stage 2 announcement (October 2024)
South Metro's no-campfire conditions
South Metro Fire Rescue’s campfire safety advice is to skip the fire during a Red Flag Warning, when the fire weather outlook reads Elevated, Critical, or Extreme, while burn restrictions are active, or when winds are gusty. We’d hold a backyard wood fire to the same test.
Source: South Metro Fire Rescue — Campfire Safety
A gas line means Plan Review
The City’s Building Department files gas piping for a backyard fire pit or patio under its Plan Review permits, and the submittal needs a site plan showing where the pipe runs. A gas fireplace, by contrast, sits on the City’s list of 1-Stop permits that need no drawings, so ask the City which category an outdoor gas fireplace falls under.
Source: City of Castle Pines — Building Department FAQs

Picking a Fuel With Stage 2 in Mind

If you want a fire pit that stays usable under both of the Sheriff’s stages, choose gas; if real wood matters more, a wood-burning pit works as long as you’re ready to go without fires whenever Stage 2 is in effect.

Gas fire pits and fire tables use a burner topped with fire glass or decorative logs, leave no ash, and need a gas line that goes through the City’s Plan Review permit.
Wood-burning fire pits get a firebox of heat-resistant materials, need an adult 18 or older watching the fire under Stage 1, and can’t be lit under Stage 2 as the 2024 order defined it.
Outdoor fireplaces are taller masonry or stone structures that form a backdrop for the seating area.

For layout and seating ideas either way, read our post on what a custom-built fire pit adds to a backyard.

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Stacked Stone, Fire Glass, and Built-In Benches

Stacked stone or brick gives a fire pit a classic face, fire glass dresses up a gas burner, and built-in benches give guests a permanent seat at the fire. We lay those options out side by side and talk through how each one handles heat and Colorado weather.

Stone or brick for a classic look that echoes stone veneer or brick on the home
Metal for a clean, modern outline
Built-in benches in stone or block that wrap around the fire
Fire glass or decorative logs on a gas burner
Integrated lighting tucked into steps and seat walls

On a sloped lot, a raised fire terrace may need a wall behind it; our retaining wall contractors for Castle Pines build that into the same plan.

Placement, HOA Review, and The Village Exception

The right location keeps the fire well away from the house, overhangs, trees, and fences, puts the seating out of the smoke, and leaves a sensible route for a gas line. Before the plan is final, find out whether your HOA or metro district reviews exterior projects, and if you live in The Village at Castle Pines, expect a different review path altogether.

Inside the City, the City’s online HOA map shows more than 20 associations and warns that a few listings may be outdated. The Village is another matter: it lies outside City limits in unincorporated Douglas County, so building permits there would come from the county, and the Sheriff’s restrictions reach it as county land. Its Homes Association Design Review Committee must sign off on landscaping changes that include patios and deck fire pits.

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Where the Budget Goes on a Gas or Wood Fire Feature

The fuel, the structure, and the extras account for most of what a fire feature costs, and our detailed estimate breaks them out so you can decide what stays and what waits.

Gas or wood, plus the gas line run and the Plan Review permit
A fire pit, a fire table, or an outdoor fireplace
Stone, brick, block, or metal construction
Seat walls, lighting, fire glass, and decorative logs
The patio, walkway, or gravel surround and the prep beneath it

If the fire pit is part of a bigger hardscape project, our concrete services in Castle Pines can add the walkway that leads out to it.

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From First Sketch to First Fire in Castle Pines

Listen first
A one-on-one talk about your vision, your preferences, and the mood you want outdoors.
Site assessment
We pick the best location and flag installation challenges early.
Design and budget
Materials, size, shape, and style, backed by a detailed estimate.
Permit paperwork
The Plan Review application and site plan for any gas line, handled for you.
Construction
Built to code with heat-resistant materials and protective barriers wherever they’re called for.
Final walkthrough
We inspect the finished feature together and go over its care.

Licensed Builders Who Stay Reachable After the First Fire

HLE is licensed and insured, and we keep you posted on timing so the work fits around your household. When we finish, you’ll get maintenance tips for the stone, the burner, or the firebox, and our team is still a phone call away if questions come up. Everything else we offer nearby is on our Castle Pines, CO services page.

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Castle Pines Homeowners Ask About Fire Pits

Do the Douglas County Sheriff's fire restrictions apply inside the City of Castle Pines?

Yes. The Sheriff’s restriction orders cover unincorporated Douglas County and name the City of Castle Pines specifically. Before lighting a wood fire, check the Sheriff’s fire restrictions page to see which stage, if any, is in effect.

Can we burn wood in our patio fire pit during Stage 2?

No, not under Stage 2 as the Sheriff’s October 2024 order laid it out: patio fire pits, chimineas, and portable fireplaces were banned. Fire pits, stoves, grills, and appliances running on gas or liquid fuel remained allowed, so a gas pit stays in use. Read any newer order in case its wording differs.

What does Stage 1 require when we light the fire pit?

Someone 18 or older has to supervise it. The Sheriff’s Stage 1 allows residential patio fire pits, chimineas, and portable fireplaces on that condition, while open burning, fireworks, and model rockets are prohibited. A violation is a Class 2 petty offense with a fine of up to $1,000.

What paperwork does the City need before a gas line is run to a fire pit?

A Plan Review permit. Castle Pines puts gas piping for a fire pit in that category, and the application must come with a site plan marking the pipe’s route. We take care of that paperwork for you. The Village at Castle Pines sits outside the City, so permits there would go through Douglas County.

When does South Metro Fire Rescue advise against lighting a fire?

During a Red Flag Warning, when the fire weather outlook is Elevated, Critical, or Extreme, while burn restrictions are active, or when it’s gusty, according to South Metro’s campfire safety guidance. That checklist suits a backyard wood fire too. South Metro Fire Rescue serves the City from Station 36 at Castle Pines Parkway and Debbie Lane.

Weighing gas against wood for a Castle Pines fire pit? Tell us about your yard or call (720) 634-6540 to set up a free consultation.