Firewood in Minden, NV
Firewood in Minden comes from Battle Born Tree Service's yard at 6301 US Highway 50 East in Carson City, about 26 minutes from Minden without traffic. We sell a variety of firewood; the office quotes availability and pricing at 775.232.8243.
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Minden is in Douglas County, where 4.5% of households heat mainly with wood, but within Minden's own limits the share is small. The valley floor still gets real winters, with about 21.8 inches of snow a year.
At a glance
- Douglas County: about 962 households heat mainly with wood (4.5%)
- Minden town: about 17 households (1.1%)
- About 26 minutes from our yard without traffic
- Call for availability and pricing
Town versus county
Douglas County, which includes Minden, has about 962 households that heat mainly with wood, 4.5%. Inside the Minden census area it is about 17 households, 1.1%, and in ZIP 89423, which reaches beyond the town, about 85 households, 1.8% (ACS 2020-2024; small-place numbers with wide margins). The pattern is the usual one: the wider the area you count, the more wood heat shows up.
Winters on the valley floor
The Minden station, at 4,709 feet, averages about 21.8 inches of snow and 9.3 inches of precipitation a year, with a mean temperature of 50.1 F (NOAA 1991-2020). That is cold enough that a wood stove is a welcome supplement. A first-time buyer should ask the office what amounts it sells and how the wood is sold.
How to get started
- Call 775.232.8243 and ask whether firewood is available.
- Ask what the wood is and whether it is ready to burn.
- Ask how to get it from the yard to Minden.
- Ask for the price for the amount you want.
The yard is 19.5 miles away, about 26 minutes without traffic. We do not post prices, species or delivery terms.
How should I stack firewood so it dries?
Penn State Extension recommends stacking off the ground on pallets and covering only the top with metal sheeting, never fully with a tarp. A fully wrapped stack holds moisture in. Plan for 6 to 12 months of drying if the wood is not already ready to burn.
Buying for a fire pit or for the winter
Minden has many newer homes with outdoor fire pits and fireplaces, and a smaller number with stoves. These are different purchases. A pit needs a little for an evening. A stove needs a supply and a dry place to keep it. Tell the office which one you are, and it can say what is on hand.
Because Minden sits on the valley floor, a stack in the open can catch sun and wind. A spot near the house, away from the wall and from dry brush, keeps it handy and keeps fire risk low.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, table B25040 (house heating fuel), Minden CDP, ZCTA5 89423 and Douglas County (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Minden station (USC00265191) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- Penn State Extension: Heating with Wood, An Introduction (updated June 15, 2026) (read October 17, 2026)
- OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads, free-flow drive time from 6301 US Highway 50 East, Carson City (retrieved October 1, 2026)
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Straight answers
Firewood questions in Minden
Still have a question? Call 775.232.8243. Phones are answered seven days a week.
Do you sell firewood in Minden?
Yes. Call 775.232.8243 for availability and pricing.
How far is the yard from Minden?
About 19.5 miles, or about 26 minutes without traffic.
How common is wood heat in Douglas County?
About 4.5% of households, or about 962, heat mainly with wood (ACS 2020-2024).
Do you offer other services in Minden?
Yes, including tree removal, pruning, defensible space and snow removal.
Free estimates
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A certified arborist looks at the job before any work starts. Tell us what you have and our office will set up a time.
- 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 44 reviews (October 17, 2026)
- Best of Carson City, Best Tree Service, first place 2018 through 2025 (Nevada Appeal readers' poll)
- ISA Certified Arborist WE-11728A on staff
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- Carson City based since October 2013
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