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Dry Creek Wood Pellets

100% Hardwood – Premium Grade Fuel

Reviewed by the editors Updated August 27, 2026 30 owner ratings · 8 written

Our score 4.6 Editors · out of 5
Owners 2.5 30 ratings
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Dry Creek Wood Pellets

Dry Creek Wood Pellets are made from select hardwood sawdust, engineered for high performance with strong heat output and lower ash than standard fuels. The manufacturing process focuses on uniform pellet size, minimal fines, and consistent quality to support efficient home heating.

Typical specs: Recent product versions list around 8,200 BTUs per pound and ash content 0.5% or less. They’re bagged in 40-lb units and distributed via regional dealers and online suppliers.

Availability: These pellets are available primarily in the Northeast U.S. through lumber, farm-supply and heating fuel outlets. Because of their hardwood composition and premium positioning, stock may be more limited—so always check bag date and storage condition before purchasing by the ton.

Status note: Dry Creek remains active in the premium hardwood pellet market. That said, user forums note batch-to-batch variation, so testing a few bags early in the season is a smart move before committing large orders.

Bottom line: If you’re running a pellet stove optimized for hardwood fuel and you want a clean-burning, high-heat option with better than average specs, Dry Creek Wood Pellets are a solid choice—just ensure fresh bags and good local availability.

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    8 written reviews

    1. Mista

      I have been using Dry Creek for several years and have been happy with them until this past winter season. So much ash. Emptying ash so much more, and the dust is unbelievable. Please maybe look into these problems before next season.

    2. Kip

      The 40 lb ? bag of Dry Creek pellets only weigh 38 lbs

      Liked

      I noticed when buying additional pellets from local store that the 40 lb bag of a different brand was much fuller and heavier than the Dry Creek brand and when weighing the difference between the new brand ( Green Supeme ) and Dry Creek that Green Supreme weighed 40 lbs and Dry Creek was only 38 lbs.... Something to consider when purchasing in bulk.... Or at all

    3. Philip Colby

      2

      Liked

      Heat

      Disliked

      Tiny pellets, When burning stove is full of small hot pieces floating around. I think it’s dangerous.

    4. Darryl Hall

      We have used Dry Creek Wood Pellets for nearly 15 years. We are very pleased for the most part with the product up until this year. They always said from hardwood except for this year with the clear bags. Speaking of bags your new clear bags for a lack of better words ABSOLUTELY SUCK. I just got done cleaning up what I could from 5 bags that have split open while handling them. Waisting a good portion of each bag. NOT VERY F****** happy over it.

    5. Gary Smart

      Too Much Ash

    6. Gerald Varner

      The worst pellets I have had yet!

      Liked

      None

      Disliked

      The worst pellets I have burned in 8 years! A LOT of ash and not much heat. I am thankful that we had a mild winter in Northern NY because our normal winter temps are well below 0 and I would have had to run my furnace in addition to my Quadrafire 1200. They produce a lot of soot that clings to the glass so I am cleaning the glass 3 times a week. NO MORE DRY CREEK!!!

    7. Freddy M

      I tried these pellets for the first time, and to be honest , they are not bad like people are saying in reviews it heats up my entire house , and the ash is not bad either. A lot less ash then green supreme

      Liked

      Great heat , glass stays clean and minimal amount of ash

      Disliked

      None

    8. Stephanie

      Worst Pellets I have used, in 10 years. I have a Harmon XXV and, because of the "shortage" of decent pellets around my home town, I tried a ton of Dry Creek. I have NEVER seen so much ash, ever! Really bad. I won't purchase again!

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      None

      Disliked

      Tons of ash, filthy stove due to the way these burn. Worst I have had in 10 years.

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