Should I get a natural gas or propane fire pit?

No Main This High — It's LP Country

At 3,020 feet Maggie Valley is one of the coldest communities we serve, and it's propane-only. LP burns hotter per unit and runs at a different pressure than natural gas, so the pit needs propane-specific orifices and a proper regulator to burn clean and consistent. A tank sized to the burner, or the house tank feeding it, is the standard setup here.

The cold is the whole reason a pit works up here — evenings are cool a large share of the year, so an outdoor fire feature isn't seasonal decoration, it's usable comfort for months. The catch is that propane you're relying on in December shouldn't run dry mid-gathering, so tank sizing and a pre-season top-off matter more than they do down in the valley.

Rentals Need It to Light Every Time

Maggie Valley runs heavy on vacation rentals and cabins where the fire pit sits unused for weeks, then has to fire up instantly for the next set of guests. That's exactly where a well-set gas pit shines — no wood to stock, no cold-start fuss, just a reliable flame at the key. We pre-season inspect these before the peak rental months so a clogged orifice or weak regulator doesn't surface on a guest's first night.

Haywood County Permit, Worth the Drive

We're 40 minutes west of the showroom, and the distance is a reason to get it right the first time — we pull the Haywood County permit, pressure-test the line, and meet the inspector so there's nothing to come back and chase. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free in-home assessment.

For remote properties like these, preventive maintenance matters too — a small part that's easy for us to catch in fall is a cold night without a flame otherwise.