11 Best Fire Pits of 2022

We updated this guide in July 2022 to ensure all products vetted by the Home Improvement Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute were in stock and correctly priced. We also added more insights from our most recent tests, new picks from CB2, Stahl and Teamson, and additional questions to consider before you buy.

In recent years, our experts have watched the fire pit market go from smoldering to flaming to red-hot. “Fire pits are an easy addition to a yard and can work with any price point, making it a universally loved feature,” says Blythe Yost, CEO and co-founder of Tilly, an online landscape design company. Adding a fire pit is also the perfect way to extend your outdoor entertaining season, even to year-round if winters in your area aren’t too harsh.

All the interest in fire pits has brought many manufacturers into the space, not to mention countless artisans whose hand-crafted fire pits double as works of art—when they’re not keeping guests warm or helping to fire up a batch of s’mores. The experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute have spent decades testing the best outdoor living and cooking gadgets, including pellet grills and smokers, gas grills, and so much more. With fire pits, we considered the build quality and durability of each model, as well as their fuel type, size, and safety features.

Our top picks:

After you’ve perused our fire pit picks, read on for more details on how we evaluate, as well as what to think about when choosing the best fire pit for your back yard. Also, check out our other advice on outdoor living, including a round up for the best decking materials, gazebos and outdoor projectors.