A quarter cord of seasoned hardwood, 32 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A tidy starter load for occasional fires and fireplace evenings through the season.
We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...
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How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For steady wood stove use through a full Rapid City heating season, most households should plan on one and a half to three full cords, while occasional fireplace use fits comfortably within a quarter to half cord.
What is a 1/4 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/3 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/2 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
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About this firewood
A quarter cord of seasoned hardwood, 32 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A tidy starter load for occasional fires and fireplace evenings through the season.
We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For steady wood stove use through a full Rapid City heating season, most households should plan on one and a half to three full cords, while occasional fireplace use fits comfortably within a quarter to half cord.
What is a 1/4 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/3 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/2 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...
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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!
While you're prepping the yard for winter, consider pairing your firewood order with a load of mulch or landscape stone from our Rapid City page to protect garden beds before that October frost hits.
Stack your wood off the ground on pallets or rails so air can move underneath, and keep it away from your house's siding to avoid pests finding their way indoors. A simple cover over the top, left open on the sides, sheds Black Hills snow and rain while still letting the pile breathe. Full sun and prevailing wind exposure help wood stay dry through our long winter months.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Before loading the stove, check a split log's end grain, it should look grayed and slightly cracked rather than bright and moist. A quick moisture meter reading under 20 percent means it's ready to burn clean. Local ash and elm season faster than oak, so if you mix species, expect oak to need an extra season before it burns as efficiently.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood well before that first October frost rolls in, since demand climbs fast once temperatures drop and delivery windows fill up. Buying early also gives freshly split wood extra weeks to finish drying in our low humidity air before you need it stacked and ready for the first cold snap of the season.
Wood Heat in Rapid City
Rapid City winters stretch from that first frost around October 5 to the last one near April 25, which means many households are running a stove or insert for six months or more. At 3,241 feet elevation, cold snaps off the surrounding Hills can drop fast and stay put, so having dry, ready to burn wood on hand matters more than in milder climates. We source seasoned hardwoods like ash, elm, and oak from local stands, cut and dried to lower moisture content before delivery. Our region's drier air actually helps wood season faster than in humid climates, but only if it has been split and stacked properly ahead of time. Burning green or half seasoned wood in a Black Hills winter means more creosote buildup and less heat output when you need it most. Buying wood that has already gone through a proper seasoning cycle here saves you from scrambling once the snow starts.
Local Hardwood Species
Expect dense regional hardwoods like oak, hickory, maple, and ash. These species burn longer and hotter than softwoods, which is what you want when a cold snap settles in and the stove runs all day.
Seasoning and Moisture
Firewood needs 6 to 12 months of drying before it burns well. Properly seasoned wood lights faster, throws more heat, and keeps creosote out of your chimney, which matters most in the coldest weeks of the year.
Buy Local, Burn Local
Firewood that travels long distances spreads invasive pests like the emerald ash borer. Our wood is cut and seasoned close to where it is delivered, which protects local trees and means fresher wood for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much firewood do I actually need to get through a Rapid City winter?
A household burning a wood stove several nights a week from October through April typically goes through two to three full cords, while occasional fireplace users often do fine with a half cord or quarter cord. Your exact number depends on how often you burn and how tight your house holds heat once the Black Hills wind picks up.
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What does seasoned firewood mean and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has dried down to a lower moisture content after being cut and split, usually six months to a year depending on species. In our climate, seasoned wood lights faster, burns hotter, and produces far less creosote than green wood, which matters when you are relying on a stove through a long Black Hills winter.
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What kinds of wood will I actually get?
Expect a mix of local hardwoods such as ash, elm, and oak sourced from stands near Rapid City. These species split well, season reliably in our drier air, and give a solid, long burning heat output for stoves and fireplaces alike.
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Is this wood actually local, and does that matter?
Yes, all of our firewood is sourced near Rapid City rather than trucked in from out of state. Buying local matters because moving firewood long distances is one of the main ways pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new areas, which could put South Dakota's remaining ash trees at even greater risk.
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How does delivery actually work?
You choose your cord size, we schedule a delivery window, and the wood arrives loose in your driveway rather than stacked. Plan on doing the stacking yourself once it's dropped off, so make sure you've got a clear, accessible spot ready.
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What exactly is a cord, and how do the smaller sizes compare?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet of stacked wood, measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. Our quarter cord, third cord, and half cord options are simply fractional slices of that same full cord volume, sized down for smaller stoves, occasional burners, or households without much storage space.
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Are there any local rules about burning wood I should know about?
Rapid City occasionally issues air quality advisories during winter inversion events when smoke can settle over the valley, so it's worth checking local notices on high pollution days before loading up the stove. Otherwise, burning seasoned firewood at home is standard practice throughout the area.
