Camp Chef Automatic Wood Pellet Grill

Last updated: August 12, 2022


An ash cleanout system minimizes your maintenance on this grill. Inside, the wide cooking area maintains a consistent temperature that you can monitor by digital readout. Perks include a removable upper rack and auto shutdown mode.

Camp Chef Automatic Wood Pellet Grill

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: This workhorse pellet grill has space to spare.

In our analysis of 33 expert reviews, the Camp Chef Automatic Wood Pellet Grill placed 6th when we looked at the top 9 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Automatic pellet auger dispenses when needed and shuts down when done. Clean-out ash can makes clean up simple. Large capacity pellet hopper means less filling, more smoking. Grilling Area Dimensions: 19.5″ x 22″ – Smoking/Warming Rack Dimensions: 6″ x 24″. Total Rack Surface Area: 573 sq. in – Hopper Capacity: 18 lbs. of pellets – Overall weight: 140 lbs.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Easy to use and clean. Efficient and reliable. Consistent temperature. Power failure restart.
Digital LED temperature control system. Stainless steel meat probe to monitor the temperature. A large cooking area of 560 cubic inches with a removable upper rack. Trapdoor and easier access to the fire pot for easy cleaning. Efficient use of pellets. Easy assembly with a video tutorial on the Camp Chef website.
The high-quality sear box. Easy to assemble. The ash cleanout system is awesome. Has an internal heat temperature probe.
573 square inches of total cooking space. Automatic pellet feeder for consistent and precise temp control. Included stainless steel meat probe thermometer. Easy ash removal system. Automatic electronic start and Shutdown Mode.
Easy clean up. Precise temperature control. Versatile smoke levels. Meat probe included. Pellet clean out system.
Simple interface. Consistent temperature control. Many unique features. Competitive price.

What reviewers didn't like

Rusts and decays if left outside. The smoke area is not that big. The removal of excess pellets is a bit hard.
Requires a high power input to start.
The temperature might vary inside the smoker.
Lightweight construction with thin metal lid. Pellet removal chute has design flaws.
Lightweight construction. Temperature can fluctuate within +/- 15-20 ° F. The sear box is an extra purchase.
Pellet feed issues. Somewhat narrow dimensions.
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