Choose the fire pit that best meets your backyard aesthetic and practical needs. We're curated a list of fire pit options from many retailers below.

Aug. 10 is National S’mores Day. You know, those warm graham cracker sandwiches oozing with liquid-y chocolate and crispy marshmallows. Fire pits are the perfect place to prepare hot coals for roasting marshmallows. These “containers” keep the flames controlled and messy ashes contained. (Caution: Don’t use them on wooden or asphalt surfaces.)

If you don’t have a fire pit, order one now to also be ready for cooler nights and being able to extend the summer season on your patio. You’ll find fire pits in many shapes and sizes from shallow to deep bowls, as well as simple to graphic rings. You will even find kits to build your own stone fire ring. Below, we’ve looked at a variety of wood-burning fire pit options and S’mores accessories to help you plan for fun fall nights. These are from several retailers. We did the research so you don’t have to.

The screen cover keeps coals and ash from popping out. (Courtesy of Wayfair)

Sol 72 Bridgeman 20-inch high by 30-inch wide, steel, wood-burning fire pit ($131.99, originally $249.99, Wayfair) has 4.6 stars with nearly 3,000 ratings. The cutout patterns of moons and stars in the ring make a stunning effect at night during a roaring fire.

The stars and moons cutouts add ambiance when the fire is roaring. (Courtesy of Wayfair)

Reviewers have called this one of the larger fire pits available in this category -- Arlmont & Co. Gustafson 23-inch high by 42-inch wide steel wood-burning fire pit ($194.99, originally $430.20, Wayfair). The steel bowl is designed to fade from a standard metallic color to a rusted one when exposed to weathering.

Handles on the bowl sides make it easy to lift and dump out ashes. (Courtesy of Wayfair)

Arlmont & Co. Hurst 24-inch high by 31-inch wide steel, wood-burning fire pit ($177.99, originally $412.20, Wayfair) has a cauldron shape and is finished with high-temperature copper paint.

A weather-resistant cover is available for $50.48. (Courtesy of Home Depot)

Hampton Bay Tipton 34-inch square, deep bowl fire pit in oil-rubbed bronze ($179, Home Depot). This larger fire pit has drainage holes so rainwater escapes before rusting.

A built-in wood grate helps circulate air around the firewood. (Courtesy of Kohl's)

Sunnydaze Northern Galaxy 32-inch square fire pit with cooking grate ($149.49, Kohl’s) has a chrome cooking grate for roasting more than marshmallows.

This DIY firepit kit comes in a number of different stone finishes. (Courtesy of Lowes)

Ashland 12.5-inch by 43.5-inch concrete fire pit kit ($255, Lowe’s) is a DIY-kit that’s ready to assemble with all the pieces and instructions needed.

Decorative deer head cutouts on the fire bowl give a unique and wild look to the fire pit. (Courtesy of Walmart)

SmileMart 32-inch round wood-burning fire pit ($122.89, Walmart) is made of heat-resistant, painted metal.

Stainless steel interior of this Cuisinart firepit is rust resistant. (Courtesy of Amazon)

Cuisinart 24-inch by 22-inch smokeless fire pit ($299, Amazon) has bottom vents to pull in oxygen and feed flames from below.

This Roasting Reel will be the hit of your campfire party. Get one for each kid. (Courtesy of Amazon)

The S’More To Love Roasting Reel ($12.98, originally $14.99, Amazon) rotates the fork for consistent roasting and the telescoping fork extends from 8 inches to 20 inches.

The Vosges smores kit comes with handmade marshmallows and exotic chocolate bars. (Courtesy of Vosges)

Need a great gift or feeling indulgent? Try the Campfire S’mores Collection ($65, Vosges Haut-Chocolat).

This biscuit cookie comes with a rich layer of chocolate on top ... ready for your marshmallow. (Courtesy of Godiva)

Up your S’mores game with Signature Milk Chocolate Biscuits ($36, Godiva) from Godiva. Just add marshmallows.

For recipe ideas, check out Ghirardelli S’mores

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