8 Best Fire Pits That Provide Year-Round Comfort and Ambiance

The Solo Stove offers great air circulation, which results in a healthy and incredibly mesmerizing flame with minimal to no smoke. It’s twice as light in weight as other fire pits we tested, so you can easily move and store it when it’s not in use, but still is highly durable.

The smokeless fire pit has received high praise from outdoor gear experts at Reviewed, Better Homes & Gardens, and Wirecutter for its even heat distribution, its sleek design, and its removable ash pan which eases the cleanup process.

When I tested it in the fall of 2022, I found building a fire with it to be incredibly easy. The fire pit projected a lot of heat (with flames extending nearly 2 feet out the top) and I like that the brand sells a wide range of bundles that come with useful accessories like a stand, a shield to prevent sparks, and a lid to make the fire pit double as an outdoor table when it's not in use.

“If you want a smokeless fire pit that lives up to the hype, looks great, and fits in at home or on an occasional weekend of car camping, then the Bonfire is a solid option,” said my colleague Bradley Ford — who also tested the Solo Stove.

For those in search of a portable, but durable smokeless fire pit that won’t break the bank, consider the Blue Sky Outdoor Living Ridge fire pit. It comes in three sizes that are priced between $80 and $240. We think most people should opt for the mid-sized 22-inch model which typically hovers just above the $200 price point.

We also appreciate that the fire pit comes with an ash collector to ease the cleanup process. A carrying bag and shoulder strap are also included. Really, our biggest complaints about this fire pit are aesthetic ones. The Blue Sky logo at the base is a bit large, but it's used as a vent to supply airflow to the firebox.

Despite not looking as nice as other fire pits, the Ridge is made of a heavy gauge, rust-resistant stainless steel so you can be confident it'll last. Given its affordable price point, it's hard to pass up even if you're not a fan of its design.

Believe it or not, you don't have to spend some serious dough on a quality fire pit. this one from Yaheetech costs less than $100, but is made from hevy-duty steel, so it should definitely last multiple seasons.

It has a nice-looking mesh frame which not only will make the flames look even extra entrancing, but will also keep sparks at bay. The wood-burning fire pit includes a fire poker and a waterproof cover to prevent it from rusting.

It's worth mentioning that some Amazon reviewers remarked that a little bit of the paint on the mesh screen lid began to chip away after a few months of use. But overall, the fire pit is sturdy and we expect it to hold up for several years. In fact, another reviewer said the fire pit "spent a year in Florida weather without rusting or bleaching or becoming even a little wobbly."

Allen + Roth's modern wood-burning fire pit is a stylish black steel fire pit that will make for a much more inviting and cozy backyard. It's the perfect option for a small patio and is large enough for a family of four to gather around. It takes just under 5 minutes to put together and includes a poker plus a convenient mesh cover to prevent those sparks and embers from giving you an unwelcome surprise.

Our only complaint about the fire pit kit is that the mesh cover is prone to rusting. We strongly encourage you to cover the fire pit with the included weather-resistant cover (after it cools down, of course!) to keep everything in tip-top shape.

For those in search of a much more traditional-looking fire pit that's meant to be a semi-permanent fixture in your backyard, we recommend this fire pit kit from Oldcaste.

Priced under $300, the kit comes ready to assemble with nearly everything you need to have a generously-sized concrete fire pit at home. The kit is delivered on a large pallet and includes flagstone blocks, a heavy and durable 31-inch metal ring, and some adhesive. The blocks are available in various finishes to perfectly suit your backyard.

Most customer reviewers remarked that it took around 2 hours to build. Lowes has a useful guide for building a fire pit that we highly recommend checking out.

This option from Allen + Roth is a luxurious-looking, no-fuss fire pit table that is sure to elevate any yard or patio. It's available with a classic-looking gray or brown stone finish and comes with an ultra-durable granite top that's sure to withstand the elements and the intense heat from the flame.

With an impressive 50,000 BTU heat output, the fire will keep your family warm even on those ultra-chilly evenings. The fire pit comes fully assembled and includes a fabric protective cover. Our favorite feature is its variable heat control, so you can choose how intense you want the heat to be.

In the market for a fire pit table to add some elegance to any outdoor entertaining space? This pit table has a 50,000 BTU output to keep guests toasty warm.

We're swooning for the included arctic-ice-colored rocks for a pretty effect while the flames are flickering. The push-button ignition system makes it easy to start a fire — even at dusk — and a variable flame setting lets you customize how light or intense the flames are. Since the table is made from resin and wicker, it’s completely weather and rust-resistant.

This option conceals up to a 20-pound propane tank, which you can access on either side of the fire pit table. Consider shopping this accessory set, which includes tempered glass accents for a more modern design, and a protective cover to keep the fire pit table in tip-top shape.

For large-scale outdoor entertaining, we recommend this showstopping 56-inch propane fire pit. It comes with lava rocks which you use to fill its burner bowl to help better distribute the heat from the flames.

The fire pit offers an easy-to-use push-button electronic ignition and flame control for adjusting the intensity of the flame. We also appreciate the inclusion of a tank holder so you don't have a bright white eye-sore of a propane tank directly next to your gorgeous concrete fire pit.

For those who are in the market for a large wood-burning fire pit, my colleagues at Good Housekeeping recommend this similar option from CB2 which is about 4 inches smaller. It has a black iron construction that is sure to hold up for several years.