Where to Buy Firewood in Bend, Oregon & Nearby Areas

If you heat with wood or just love a good backyard fire, you’ve got plenty of ways to stock up in Bend. Some folks get a cord delivered in spring. Others grab bundles on the way to the river. A few of us still cut our own. Here’s how to do it right, from a local point of view.

What to buy (so you’re not fighting smoke all night)

Hard vs. soft wood

• Hardwood (madrone, oak, maple) burns hot and slow. Great for overnight heat.

• Softwood (red fir/Douglas fir, lodgepole pine) lights easy and burns quicker. Nice for shoulder season and campfires.

• Juniper is a Central Oregon favorite. Hot, fragrant, and snappy. Throws sparks outside. Tame it with good screens inside.

Seasoned, kiln-dried, or green

• Seasoned means split and dried. Aim for under 20% moisture.

• Kiln-dried costs more, lights fast, and smokes less.

• Green is cheaper now but needs months of drying here in the high desert.

Fit and format

• Standard length is 16 inches. Measure your firebox before you buy.

• Ask for split vs. rounds. Splits dry and stack better.

How much to buy (and how to avoid getting shorted)

• A cord is 128 cubic feet (4' x 4' x 8'). “Face cords” are smaller. Get it in writing.

• Ask if the price is delivered and stacked or dumped in the driveway. Stacking usually costs extra.

• Most homes that burn often go through 2–5 cords a winter. Tight houses and high-efficiency stoves use less.

When to order

• Best prices and supply: spring and early summer.

• Late August and September get busy. Lead times stretch.

• If you cut your own, watch fire restrictions and closures.

Local delivery & bulk suppliers

CentralOregonFirewood.com

https://www.centraloregonfirewood.com/

• Delivery to Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, Prineville, and more

• Red fir mixes, pine, madrone, mixed hardwoods, pellets, and fire starters

• Order cords or half cords; ask about moisture and length before delivery

Firewood Fury

https://www.yelp.com/biz/firewood-fury-bend

• Local hauler with seasoned, cut, and split wood

• Good for quick turnarounds in peak season

• Check current mixes and delivery windows in the Yelp listing

Sisters Forest Products

https://www.sistersforestproducts.com/firewood

• Based in Sisters, delivers across Central Oregon

• Pine, juniper, fir; seasoned and green options (call for current stock)

• Book ahead for fall and winter runs

GotWood? (Sunriver)

(541) 848-0373

• Split firewood by the cord or smaller loads

• Pickup or delivery based on location and volume

• Handy for Sunriver, Three Rivers, and south of town

Marketplace finds (use a quick checklist)

Craigslist – Bend

https://bend.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=firewood#search=2~gallery~0

Facebook Marketplace

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/

What to ask before you commit:

• Moisture reading under 20% (bring a meter if you can)

• True cord or “truck load”? Get the volume in writing

• Species and cut length (fits your stove?)

• Delivery fee, stacking fee, and earliest drop time

Cut your own (permit required)

• Deschutes National Forest permits: dead/down wood only in approved areas, seasonal rules, and limits.

• BLM permits: good option for juniper and pine in certain zones.

• Bring saw, fuel, PPE, wedge, and a friend. Keep a clean site and follow active fire rules.

Permits and details:

• USFS Deschutes: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/deschutes/passes-permits

• BLM: https://www.blm.gov/

Quick in-town bundles (camping, spur-of-the-moment fires)

Hardware & home improvement

• Ace Hardware (multiple locations): wrapped bundles, kindling, starters

• Lowe’s: bundles, compressed logs, fire starters

• Home Depot (Bend): bundles for camping or backyard pits

Grocery & convenience

• Newport Avenue Market: bundles and eco-logs

• Safeway / Albertsons: small bags near entrances or outdoor racks

• Fred Meyer: bundles, starters, and compressed logs

Tip: per-bundle price is high. Great for a night or two. For steady burning, get delivery.

Deschutes National Forest Firewood Permits (super useful link)

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes/permits/firewood

Use this page before you cut a single round. It’s the Forest Service’s hub for personal-use firewood in our backyard.

Why this page helps

• Shows the current rules: open dates, fees, and what counts as legal firewood

• Lists open/closed areas and maps so you don’t drive out for nothing

• Explains cutting rules: dead/down only, habitat protections, how far from roads and streams, and more

• Covers fire restrictions and chainsaw shutdown times on hot, windy days

• Tells you how and where to get permits and load tags

• Has contact numbers for the ranger districts if you need a human

Quick steps

1. Open the page and check today’s restrictions.

2. Pick your district/map and note access roads.

3. Read the permit terms so your load is 100% legal.

4. Get your permit and load tags. Keep them with you.

5. Bring PPE and tools. Cut, stack, and display tags per the rules.

6. Pack out slash and keep sites clean so these areas stay open.

Bring list (what locals toss in the rig)

• Chainsaw, sharp chain, bar oil, fuel mix, wedge, file

• Work gloves, eye/ear protection, chaps

• Shovel and a fire extinguisher or water can

• Tow strap, full-size spare, and a buddy if you can

• Moisture meter if you’re picky about seasoning

Pro tips

• Most pickups won’t safely hold a full cord. Plan multiple trips.

• Stack at home in single rows with the top covered and sides open.

• Don’t block gates or turnarounds. Ranchers and crews use those daily.

• Snap a pic of the map and permit; service drops in the woods.

Best firewood for camping near Bend

• Buy local wood close to camp to avoid moving pests.

• Many campgrounds sell bundles at kiosks or from hosts.

• Gas stations and groceries work in a pinch on the way out of town.

• Check current campfire restrictions before you light up.

Burning rules, bans, and clean air

• Backyard fire pits must be contained and legal in your zone.

• Summer burn bans happen. Always check the day’s status.

• Watch air quality days. Dry wood in a hot fire keeps smoke down.

• Sweep chimneys on schedule. Softwoods add creosote faster.

Helpful links:

• Bend Fire & Rescue: https://www.bendoregon.gov/fire

• Oregon DEQ Air Quality: https://www.oregon.gov/deq

Quick picks (locals ask for this)

• Home heating: red fir mixes, juniper, or a hardwood blend; buy cords in spring.

• Backyard vibes: juniper for aroma and snap; add fir for easy starts.

• Camping: local bundles at the campground or in town the day you go.

• Best budget: cut-your-own with a permit, then stack and season it right.

Stacking and storing tips that work here

• Sun and wind are your friends. Stack in single rows off the ground.

• Cover the top only. Leave the sides open so it dries.

• Rotate older wood forward. Keep a clean, dry stash near the door for storm nights.

• If you’re buying now for this winter, aim for kiln-dried or verified seasoned loads.

If you want, I can add more specific Bend-area haulers as you share names, and build a quick “who delivers to my neighborhood” table with minimums, mixes, and lead times.