Should I stock up on firewood before winter, and how early should I order it?
Yes — and at 3,000-plus feet, Maggie Valley needs wood laid in earlier than most. This is propane-and-wood country with no gas main, and one of the coldest communities we serve. Order green in spring so it's fully seasoned before the cold arrives, and keep dry, ready wood on hand if you rent the place out.
Propane, wood, and no gas main
Maggie Valley sits above 3,000 feet with no natural-gas line running to it, so heat here comes from propane, wood, or both. At that elevation the season is long and hard, and a hearth earns its keep — which means the woodpile isn't decorative. Order green in spring, while it's cheaper and easier to come by, and give it the whole summer to season down for a mountain winter that shows up early and stays late.
Rentals need a fire that just works
So much of Maggie Valley is cabins and vacation rentals — fireplaces that sit cold for weeks, then have to light instantly and cleanly for guests who won't fuss with a stubborn fire. Well-seasoned, dry wood is the only kind that behaves that way; green wood hisses, smokes, and disappoints. Have the fireplace inspected before peak rental months, and keep a supply of genuinely dry wood on hand so any arrival gets an easy, warm first night.
Store it for a hard winter
Plan generously — a long, cold Haywood season at this elevation goes through more cords than a lower town. Stack off the ground with split faces open to sun and wind, top covered, sides breathing. Parts and service take longer to reach a place this far up, so preventive care beats a mid-winter breakdown. Call (828) 545-0525 to get everything checked before the cold sets in.
Fireplace help in Maggie Valley
We install and service fireplaces throughout Maggie Valley and the rest of Haywood County — just 40 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.