Best firewood for fireplaces and fire pits
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 2, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: kiln-dried oak splits. Oak is the all-rounder — dense enough to hold a bed of coals for a fireplace, and dry enough to light cleanly in a fire pit without spitting. Go for 16" splits if your grate or pit is standard size.
Who the others suit:
- Hardwood packs / mixed bundles — easiest for occasional fires and small pits; buy a few and keep them dry.
- Hickory — the hottest, longest-burning choice for cold nights and a fireplace that needs real heat.
- Cherry — sweet-smelling, quick-lighting wood for ambience in a fire pit.
- Mesquite and pecan — dense, very dry, best for cooking and long coal beds.
- Mini oak firelogs — for a quick, tidy fire with no splitting or kindling.
Whatever you buy, check it's seasoned or kiln-dried and store it covered and off the ground.
The picks
- #1
Firewood Central Kiln-Dried PA Oak – 16” Splits (Approx. 38 lb) – Bold Smoking Wood for Cooking, Grilling, BBQ & Fire Pits – Easy Light, Low Smoke, USA-Sourced
- size: 16"
- Material: Oak Hardwood
- Item Form: Splits
