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Bear Mountain Wood Pellets

Hardwood / Hardwood-Dominant Blend – Premium Fuel

Reviewed by the editors Updated August 12, 2026 14 owner ratings · 5 written

Our score 4.3 Editors · out of 5
Owners 3.1 14 ratings
  • 5★ 3
  • 4★ 2
  • 3★ 3
  • 2★ 6
  • 1★ 0
Availability Now sold as something else Checked 2026-08-01

Bear Mountain Wood Pellets

Bear Mountain Wood Pellets are made from high-quality hardwood sawdust, compressed into uniform pellets under strict manufacturing controls. The brand emphasizes low moisture content, minimal fines, and a clean burn. Users report high BTU output and very low ash in older production runs.

Typical performance: These pellets have been lab-tested at heat values around 8,500 BTUs per pound and ash content under 0.5% in premium batches. They’re available in 40-lb bags (and some 20-lb bags for specialty versions) and positioned toward the higher-end fuel market.

Availability: Bear Mountain pellets are sold via specialty dealers and online distributors, and the brand appears in listings for both heating and grilling uses. Because they carry premium pricing and are hardwood-based, availability may be more limited and dependent on regional supply and current production runs.

Status note: The brand remains listed and recognized in the market for strong quality, though recent user feedback suggests batch variation may increase over time. Testing a bag early in the season and checking bag date and condition remains important.

Bottom line: If your pellet stove is optimized for hardwood fuel and you’re willing to pay a bit extra for cleaner burn, higher heat and fewer maintenance issues, Bear Mountain Wood Pellets are a very strong choice—just confirm you’re sourcing a fresh bag and your local supplier has good stock.

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5 written reviews

  1. Robert Anderson A ton or more
    • Low ash
    • Burns hot
    • Clean burn
    • Little dust
    • No clinkers
    • Consistent quality
    • Bags held up
    • Good value

    I miss these pellets! they were epic!

  2. Emma Bills

    5 Sad that we can not find where to purchase

    Liked

    Best fuel pellets we have used

    Disliked

    Can not find anyone that sells Bear Mountain Pellets in California or Nevada.

  3. Bob Riley

    I've used bear mountain pellets for the past 12 years and found them to always be of a high quality solid pellets very little dust overall a great pellet for your stove

  4. Anna Howard

    I have been buying Bear Mountain for many years and was very happy but this year the Bear pellets making too much black soot. I have to clean the glass 3× a day and leaves big clumps of ashes . Not good.

  5. Dennis

    Bear Pellets

    Liked

    Really good pellets.

    Disliked

    i have used Bear pellets for many, many years and really like them. Even payed a little extra for them. BUT, when they are now 40% more per bag, I cannot now afford them. That is hundreds of $ more per winter. The other pellets on the market are not as good due to more ash BUT, I can clean my stove more often. After years of using Bear pellets, I think it is time to try a bunch of other brands. BEAR pellets are just too expensive.

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