10 Best Outdoor Firewood Racks in 2022

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Our top picks for keeping logs dry and ready to go year round.

Whether you’re feeding a pot-belly stove or a fireplace, using wood to smoke or cook, or using it in a backyard fire pit, it’s essential that you have a well-seasoned surplus of firewood on hand. By keeping firewood off the ground in a firewood rack, the wood can dry, ensuring it will burn evenly and won’t be smokey like sap-filled wet wood or rot on wet ground.

We chose firewood racks of all shapes, sizes, and styles to help you find the perfect outdoor and indoor firewood and fire pit side wood racks to fit your needs.

Having a surplus of stacked firewood is essential if you regularly gather around a fire pit, kick back in front of the fireplace, or need to use it to heat your home or cabin. You could build a firewood rack, but most racks are inexpensive, easy to assemble, and will last for decades or generations. Still, not every firewood rack is ideal for every situation, and depending on how you burn wood, you may even need more than one. Here are the key considerations one should consider when buying a firewood rack:

Wood is measured in cords. A cord is 128 cubic feet or a stack that's 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long. A face cord is a stack that's 4 feet high by 8 feet long and 12 inches wide or more, depending on the length of firewood.

Smaller outdoor firewood racks generally hold a quarter-face cord of wood or less. Larger racks, about 8 feet wide and larger may hold a two-thirds face cord of wood or more. A rack for a fire pit or fireplace may only hold enough wood to get you through the night but is still more convenient than having a full cord by the pit or stove.

There are inconspicuous utilitarian racks that just get the job done, and then there are stylish options for a decorative accent on your deck or patio. Almost all are made of rust-resistant powder-coated steel, and the price typically increases with gauge. Most racks don’t come with protective covers, but a few brands sell ones that are made to fit the rack you buy for outdoor use.

All of the firewood racks we selected have an average of 4 stars or more, and the majority are rated 4.5 stars and up. We evaluated each for quality and style and weighed it against cost. We also read through customer comments to identify potential product issues before making our final choices. We also selected both inexpensive and expensive racks along a range of styles, from basic and functional to design-forward.

For more ideas for your fireplaces and fire pits, check out our guides to the best fireplace accessories and great fireplace tools we recommend.

Woodhaven is a boldface name for outdoor firewood racks, and while it may be pricier than other options, you get what you pay for. It’s made in the U.S.A and constructed of 16-gauge steel and all-stainless steel hardware, with arc-welded end sections and a rust-resistant powder-coated finish.

This rack also has protective feet to prevent it from damaging decks and patios, plus precision-drilled holes for easy assembly, and includes covers to keep the top foot of wood dry.

The 5-foot rack gets rave reviews, with an impressive average of 4.9 stars. “Pricey, but worth it,” says a customer who gave it 5 stars. “Sturdy, solid, attractive, and well worth the money. I like the partial cover — keeps the rain off and allows the wood to season.”

Other popular sizes available include 4-foot, 6-foot, and 8-foot racks.

This 4-foot-tall outdoor firewood rack has a basic, modern design. It’s made of alloy steel and has a rust-resistant powder-coated finish.

It holds a quarter-face cord of firewood several inches off the ground to prevent bugs and dampness and is a good choice if you’re looking for something inconspicuous to set against the house, shed, or fence, as it has a narrow, 15-inch profile. “A perfect, sturdy, and affordable rack to store our wood,” says one customer.

This sturdy, 4-foot-tall option is constructed of strong, rust-resistant, tubular powder-coated steel and holds a quarter-face cord of firewood more than 6 inches off the ground to keep it dry. It has a 330-pound weight capacity and assembly is easy, with only eight screws to complete the job.

If you're looking for something wider, it's also available in an 8-foot version. “Perfect,” says a recent 5-star reviewer. “Easy to assemble, sturdy, and exactly what we needed!”

This outdoor firewood rack holds logs and kindling, organizing them in a neat, aesthetically pleasing stack and making it handsome enough for a patio beside a fire pit. It’s 4 feet tall, and the rust-resistant powder-coated steel frame is assembled with bolts rather than screws to add extra strength and sturdiness.

The rack holds a quarter-face cord of firewood about 4 inches off the ground and gets high marks from customers across the board. “I now have two of these!” says a 5-star reviewer who purchased the rack. “They are well made, easy to put together, and look beautiful by our outdoor fireplace.”

For something a little more decorative, this outdoor firewood rack is an excellent choice. The double-ring rack is set on a base with angled feet, made of tubular steel with a rust-resistant finish. It stands just over 3 feet high and holds a full quarter-face cord of firewood several inches off the ground. Assembly is required, and the rack is also available in a smaller 32.5-inch diameter size.

“We are on our second winter with this and it is still just as sturdy as before,” says a customer who gave the rack 5 stars. “...It holds a ton of wood!! It looks amazing!”

This elegant half-arc firewood rack has an eye-catching design featuring two intersecting arches. Its crescent outdoor design is sure to add visual interest to your patio or even beside the fireplace.

The rack is constructed of powder-coated tubular steel, and the space above the base can be used for kindling or left open for a sleeker look. It holds less than a quarter-face cord, so it's ideal for those who make two to three fires per week. Reviewers call it “very decorative” and say that the shape is “aesthetically pleasing.”

This small, attractive outdoor firewood rack has a separate rack that hooks to the top finished with decorative scrollwork for small branches and other kindling.

The rack stands about 3 feet high and is made of powder-coated steel to withstand rust and hold up to the elements. “The added kindling holder is our favorite feature we didn’t realize we’d love,” says a satisfied buyer.

If you’re looking for something to transport your logs from your big firewood rack outside to your patio fire pit or indoors to your fireplace, the Panacea Mission Log Bin With Log Carrier is a stylish, classic-looking option.

Rather than having a mess fireside, the bin and carrier make it easy to carry enough wood for the evening back to your fire, and the sling easily fits onto the bin.

The majority of racks we’ve featured are for people who don’t use too much wood in a season, but if you’re looking to heat a cabin throughout the winter, you’ll need to keep more wood off the ground.

The Sunndaze Decor Full Face Cord Firewood Rack is affordable and durable. The 8-foot rack has a full cord capacity and is made of powder-coated tubular steel. It also comes with a cover.

This could almost be called the easiest DIY firewood rack since the steel powder-coated sleeves on these heavy bases each accommodate 2x4s of any length. So if your needs change, from, say, needing a 1/4-cord firewood rack to a 1/2-cord or 2/3-cord rack, it’s as simple as getting two longer 2x4s for the bottom supports.

The bases also lift the bottoms of the boards above the ground a little, allowing for airflow underneath. The boards can also be screwed into the base for extra stability.

Chris Meehan is an internationally published writer, author, and editor with more than two decades of professional experience. He has authored multiple adventure guidebooks with Falcon Guides and his work focusses primarily on the nexus between sustainability and outdoor adventure. He is an experienced gear reviewer, tester, and travel writer who has explored multiple continents.

Rachel Klein is a Senior Commerce Editor for Popular Mechanics, where she writes about everything from garden hose reels and patio furniture to mesh wifi systems and robot vacuums. She started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and was a travel editor for more than a decade before she started testing and reviewing luggage, noise-cancelling headphones, and other travel-related products. Fast-forward another five years and her area of expertise includes home decor, appliances, tech, and outdoor adventure gear. In her spare time, you'll find her planning her next trip, reading historical fiction, and seeing as much art as she can squeeze into a weekend.

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