Camp Chef built its reputation on camp stoves before it ever made a pellet grill, and that outdoor-cooking DNA shows: every current Woodwind and SmokePro model has a lever that pulls the heat diffuser back and exposes the fire pot directly, letting you sear at up to 650°F on the same grill you smoke a brisket on. That’s a feature no Traeger, Pit Boss, Recteq or Green Mountain Grills model in this price range offers. We ranked Camp Chef’s four current pellet grills on cook space, control precision and real street price — and dug into the Slide and Grill system that sets the brand apart.
Quick Answer
The Woodwind Pro 24 is the best Camp Chef pellet grill for most people — 811 sq in across two racks, a WiFi PID controller accurate to about 5°F from 160°F to 500°F, and Camp Chef’s Slide and Grill lever for 650°F direct-flame searing, per Camp Chef. It lists at $999.99 and commonly sells closer to $799.99. Feeding a crowd, the Woodwind Pro 36 stretches to 1,236 sq in for $1,699. Want the same searing feature for less, skip the second rack with the SmokePro SG 24 at roughly $700-$850. For tailgates and campsites, the Pursuit 20 packs 501 sq in and the same Slide and Grill sear into a folding frame for $499.99 — no WiFi, but the lowest price in the lineup.
Best Camp Chef pellet grills at a glance
| Model | Best for | Cook area | Hopper | WiFi | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodwind Pro 24 | Best overall | 811 sq in (429 + 382) | 22 lb | Yes | $999.99 (often ~$799.99) |
| Woodwind Pro 36 | Best large capacity | 1,236 sq in | 22 lb | Yes | ~$1,699 |
| SmokePro SG 24 | Best value | 429 sq in | 22 lb | Yes | ~$700-$850 |
| Pursuit 20 | Best portable | 501 sq in (253 + 248) | 10 lb | No | $499.99 |
1. Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 — Best Overall
Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24
- 811 sq in of cook space split across a 429 sq in lower rack and 382 sq in upper rack, per Camp Chef.
- WiFi PID controller holds temperature within roughly 5°F across a 160°F-500°F range.
- Slide and Grill lever exposes direct flame for searing up to 650°F — no second grill required.
- Removable smoke box adds wood chunks or charcoal on top of the pellets for a heavier smoke ring; ash-cleanout system for easy maintenance.
Get your pellet grill fired up this weekend — try Amazon Prime free for 30 days and have your pellets and probes on the porch before Saturday’s cook. The Woodwind Pro 24 earns the overall pick because it’s the only grill in this roundup that does three jobs well: it smokes low-and-slow with a real PID controller, adds heavier smoke on demand through its removable smoke box, and sears a steak at 650°F without a separate propane grill. Camp Chef backs it with a 3-year warranty on the grill body (excluding paint and finish), shorter than Traeger’s 10-year coverage on its 2026 lineup but in line with most of the category. List price is $999.99, though Home Depot and other big-box retailers regularly discount it to around $799.99.
2. Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36 — Best Large Capacity
Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36
- 1,236 sq in of total cook space — roughly 425 sq in more than the Woodwind Pro 24.
- Same WiFi PID controller, Slide and Grill searing, and removable smoke box as the 24-inch model.
- Enough room for multiple briskets or a full spread of ribs and sides in one cook.
- Priced around $1,699 — the most expensive grill in Camp Chef's current lineup.
The Woodwind Pro 36 is the Woodwind Pro 24 scaled up, not a different platform — same controller, same 160°F-500°F range, same Slide and Grill lever and smoke box, just more real estate underneath. That matters most for anyone smoking multiple briskets or feeding a large group where the 24-inch model’s 811 sq in runs out of room. At roughly $1,699 it costs about $700 more than the 24-inch version, so it’s worth the upgrade only if you’re regularly running out of grate space rather than buying capacity you won’t use.
3. Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 — Best Value
Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24
- 429 sq in of single-level cook space and a 22 lb hopper, per Camp Chef.
- Same WiFi PID controller and Slide and Grill direct-flame searing to 650°F as the pricier Woodwind Pro.
- No second rack or smoke box — the trade-off for a lower price.
- Typically runs $700-$850, roughly $150-$250 less than the Woodwind Pro 24.
The SmokePro SG 24 is what Camp Chef looks like once you strip out the second rack and the smoke box: the same WiFi PID accuracy and the same Slide and Grill searing lever, on a single 429 sq in cook surface. That’s the right trade for a lot of buyers — if smoke-box wood chunks aren’t a priority and 429 sq in covers your typical cook, the SG saves $150-$250 over the Woodwind Pro 24 without giving up the feature that makes Camp Chef different from a Traeger or Pit Boss at the same price. See how it stacks up against the wider budget field in our best pellet grill for the money roundup.
4. Camp Chef Pursuit 20 — Best Portable
Camp Chef Pursuit 20
- 501 sq in across a 253 sq in lower rack and 248 sq in upper rack, in a folding, wheeled frame.
- PID controller with dual meat probes and Slide and Grill searing, but no Bluetooth or WiFi.
- Runs on 110V household power only — no 12V car-battery option for true off-grid use.
- The lowest-priced Camp Chef pellet grill at $499.99.
The Pursuit 20 packs Camp Chef’s PID controller and Slide and Grill searing into a folding frame with heavy-duty wheels and push-button legs, at Camp Chef’s lowest price point. The catch is connectivity and power: Camp Chef cut WiFi entirely to hit $499.99, and unlike the Green Mountain Grills Trek’s dual 12V/110V design, the Pursuit needs a wall outlet, so it’s built more for tailgates and driveways than true backcountry camping. For a WiFi-equipped portable instead, see our best portable pellet grill roundup, which ranks it against Traeger and Green Mountain Grills’ travel-size options.
What makes Camp Chef different: Slide and Grill and the Sidekick system
Every pellet grill in this roundup shares one design goal most competitors don’t chase: closing the searing gap.
- Slide and Grill lever. Built into the Woodwind Pro, SmokePro SG and Pursuit 20, this lever retracts the internal heat diffuser so food sits directly over the fire pot, reaching up to 650°F for a real sear — well above the roughly 450-500°F ceiling on most pellet grills.
- Removable smoke box. On the Woodwind Pro line, a wood-chunk or charcoal smoke box sits on top of the pellet fire, adding a heavier smoke ring than pellets alone typically produce.
- Sidekick accessory system. Woodwind Pro models can mount an optional propane-powered Sidekick griddle or sear box on the side, letting you run high-heat propane cooking simultaneously with low-and-slow pellet smoking. Camp Chef backs the main grill for 3 years but covers the Sidekick separately for 1 year, per Camp Chef’s warranty terms.
No other brand covered on this site — Traeger, Pit Boss, Recteq or Green Mountain Grills — builds a direct-flame sear mechanism into the grill itself. That’s the trade-off worth weighing against Traeger’s longer warranty and larger accessory ecosystem.
Camp Chef pellet grills by the numbers
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Grill warranty (ash-cleanout models) | 3 years, excluding paint/finish | Camp Chef |
| Sidekick accessory warranty | 1 year | Camp Chef |
| Slide and Grill max sear temp | 650°F | Camp Chef |
| Woodwind Pro 24 temperature range | 160°F-500°F, ±~5°F PID | Camp Chef |
| Woodwind Pro 36 cook area | 1,236 sq in | Camp Chef; retailer listings |
| Pursuit 20 hopper capacity | 10 lb | Camp Chef |
The Sidekick’s separate 1-year warranty against the grill’s 3-year coverage is worth noting before you buy the accessory alongside a Woodwind Pro — it’s sold and covered as its own product, not folded into the grill’s warranty term. The 650°F Slide and Grill ceiling is the number that matters most for cross-shopping: it’s roughly 150-200°F hotter than the searing capability most pellet grills advertise, which is exactly the gap Camp Chef designed the lever to close.
Which Camp Chef pellet grill should you buy?
- Most people: Woodwind Pro 24 — 811 sq in, WiFi PID, and 650°F searing for $999.99 (often ~$799.99).
- Feeding a crowd: Woodwind Pro 36 — same features, 1,236 sq in, ~$1,699.
- Best value: SmokePro SG 24 — the same Slide and Grill searing for $150-$250 less, minus the second rack.
- Tailgates and driveways: Pursuit 20 — 501 sq in and searing for $499.99, no WiFi and 110V power only.
Curious how Camp Chef stacks up against the rest of the field? Our best pellet grill guide ranks every top brand side by side, and if raw price-per-square-inch is the priority, the best pellet grill for the money breakdown runs the math against Pit Boss and Z Grills. Whichever Camp Chef you land on, load it with real hardwood — our best wood pellets for smoking guide ranks the blends worth burning.