These Best Outdoor Firewood Racks Keep Your Logs Seasoned Through the Seasons

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Whether you’re feeding a pot-belly stove, using wood to smoke meat, or keeping a backyard fire going, you must have ample firewood on hand. To keep that wood dry and ready to burn, a firewood rack is essential. These racks ensure your stacked firewood stays off the ground and dry so it can burn evenly (and without harsh, sappy smoke). Outdoor firewood racks also allow the sun, air, and time to dry out any damp logs for perfect fire pits.

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

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

The Best Firewood Racks

• Best Overall: Woodhaven 5-Foot Outdoor Firewood Rack

• Best Bargain: Foyuee Outdoor Firewood Rack

• Best Premium: Symple Stuff 48'' W Metal Log Rack

• Best Hoop: Goplus Firewood Tubular Steel Log Holder

• Best with Kindling Shelf: Doeworks Heavy Duty Outdoor Firewood Rack

What to Consider

Having a surplus of stacked firewood is essential if you regularly gather around a fire pit or need to heat your home or cabin. You can build your own firewood rack, but most of the options we recommend are inexpensive, easy to assemble, and can last decades with proper care.

Size

Bundles of firewood are measured in cords. One full cord is 128 cubic feet a.k.a. a stack 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long. A face cord—more commonly used to measure firewood racks—is a stack 4 feet high, 12 inches wide or more, and 8 feet long (depending on the firewood length).

Smaller firewood racks hold a quarter-face cord of wood—approximately 32 cubic feet of firewood or less—while larger racks wider than 8 feet can hold a two-thirds-face cord of wood or more. A small rack for a fire pit or fireplace may only hold enough wood to get you through the night, but it is still more convenient than storing a full cord by the pit or stove.

If you need help figuring out how much firewood you have to store, this nifty cord calculator can help.

Rust and Covers

If you’re worried about rust on your firewood rack, rest assured: Most firewood racks come standard with rust-resistant, powder-coated steel. This helps weatherproof your outdoor firewood rack so it can better withstand the elements, though the quality and gauge of rust-resistant powder can affect a rack’s price.

Racks made of steel and wrought iron can withstand heat and fire, so you won’t have to worry much about its proximity to fire save for the wood on top. Most racks aren’t sold with protective covers, but a few brands sell them separately for a fit tailored to your firewood rack—these are necessary if you plan on storing your wood outside without a ceiling or eave hanging over it.

We recommend buying the cover second, since it’s important to know the dimensions of your fully stocked rack before purchasing a firewood rack cover.

How We Selected

We evaluated each firewood rack for its quality, style, and cost, and considered hands-on feedback based on user and critic reviews. We read through customer comments and product guides from home improvement publications to identify potential issues before making our final choices. Our selections span from the inexpensive and practical to pricier, more hardy racks, spanning various styles and uses.

5-ft. Outdoor Firewood Rack

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, precision-drilled holes for easy assembly, and covers to keep the top foot of wood dry.

“Pricey, but worth it,” says one customer. “Sturdy, solid, attractive, and well worth the money." Many users note the partial cover being an asset, which keeps the rain off and allows the wood to season.

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

Outdoor Firewood Rack

This 4-foot-tall outdoor firewood rack has a basic and minimal 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. It's narrow, with a 15-inch width. Several customers say it's sturdy and affordable, though few users say it's not as upright as other options they've tried, despite the middle support beam adding extra reinforcement.

Outdoor Firewood Rack

This sturdy, 4-foot-tall option is constructed of strong, rust-resistant, 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 5-, 6- and 8-foot versions. User reviews say installation is incredibly easy and sturdy, though some note that it must be planted on a hard surface to stay evenly rigid. You can grab a cover for this, but they're only available for 4- and 8-foot dimensions.

Outdoor Firewood Rack

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 one reviewer who purchased the rack. “They are well made, easy to put together, and look beautiful by our outdoor fireplace.”

Outdoor Firewood Rack

This outdoor firewood rack has a double-ring 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, with space for kindling. The rack is also available in a smaller 32.5-inch diameter. The rack supports up to 440 lbs., and according to several users, it's a relatively simple install.

Several users say that its included screws are a hazard, as they protrude well beyond each hole and pose a risk of knuckle scratching when retrieving wood.

Outdoor Firewood Rack

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

The rack is made with 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 weekly fires. You'll have to buy a cover separately.

Outdoor Firewood Rack

This small, attractive outdoor firewood rack has a separate rack that hooks to the top and is finished with decorative scrollwork for small branches and other kindling. It can be removed for more room for stocking firewood, or placed on the exterior for additional storage. It also has a sturdy black tote for hauling your firewood to the nearest pit.

The rack stands roughly 3 feet high and is made of powder-coated steel to withstand rust and withstand the elements. A cover must be purchased separately, though Doeworks doesn't sell its own.

Steel Full Face Cord Firewood Rack

The Sunndaze Decor Full Face Cord Firewood Rack is an affordable and durable firewood rack best for spaces with a stronger need for constantly fueling fires, like a cabin. The 8-foot rack has a full cord capacity and is made of powder-coated tubular steel. It comes with a PVC cover that engulfs a fully stocked rack via Velcro and a toggle cord, making it waterproof. The firewood rack also comes with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

While the firewood rack comes with its own cover, one user says that it doesn't fit well enough and is too snug to fully zip.

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