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Wood Burning Fire Pits, Bowls & Tables: Real Wood, Real Ambiance
A wood burning fire pit brings the real thing to your backyard: an open flame, the crackle of burning logs, and the smoky aroma no gas flame can replicate. Whether you're shopping for a heavy duty wood burning fire pit built to anchor a patio for years or a wood fire pit table that doubles as a gathering spot, BBQGuys carries a wide selection of outdoor wood burning fire pits from top brands including Darlee, Lakeview Outdoor Designs, Napoleon, and Ultimate Patio.
What Is a Wood Burning Fire Pit, and How Does It Work?
At its core, a wood fire pit is simple: a metal or stone basin that contains a wood fire, with airflow doing the work of keeping it burning. There's no gas line and no ignition switch, just logs, kindling, and a match. Some modern designs take it a step further with smokeless technology, using double-wall construction and secondary combustion to burn wood more completely and send far less smoke into the air, giving you a wood outdoor fire pit experience with a cleaner edge.
Choosing the Right Size and Material
Wood burning fire pits and wood fire pit tables come in a range of sizes to match your space. Smaller round pits around 24 inches and under work well for tight patios or portable use, while a wood burning fire pit table in the 44 to 60 inch range comfortably seats a group of 4 to 8 around the flame. Material matters just as much as size. Steel and powder-coated steel are the most budget-friendly and widely available, and cast aluminum resists rust without the weight of iron. Whatever your wood fire pit is made of, what you burn in it matters too. Stick to seasoned, dry hardwood. Softwood and green wood burn dirtier and can be unsafe to cook over.
Wood Burning Fire Pit Safety
A wood burning fire pit requires a bit more caution than its gas counterparts since there's no valve to simply shut off the flame. Keep your fire pit at least 10 feet from your home or any other structure, and never place one under a covered patio or pergola. A spark screen is one of the best investments you can make, containing flying embers and proving especially worthwhile on breezy nights. If you're considering placing a wood fire pit on a wood or composite deck, check the manufacturer's instructions first. Some models explicitly prohibit deck use altogether, while others allow it only with a non-combustible, heat-resistant pad underneath. Local fire codes and burn bans can also affect where and when you're allowed to use an outdoor wood fire pit, so it's worth checking with your municipality before you buy, especially if you live in a densely populated area.
Talk to a BBQGuys Expert Today
Ready to bring real wood-fired warmth to your backyard? Read our fire pit buying guide for a deeper dive into styles and materials, browse our fire pit safety guide for more on using your unit responsibly, or check out our fire pit warranty comparison chart to see how brands stack up. You can also browse our fire pit expert reviews to see how specific models perform in real testing, or call one of our experts at 1-877-743-2269, available daily to help you find the right wood burning fire pit for your backyard.
