Best Family Camping Tents

Buying a Tent for Camping with the Family

Jun 26, 2007 Kelby Carr

Family camping is a lot of fun, but it can be challenging finding a tent that will sleep the whole family comfortably. Here are the best family camping tents.

When shopping for a family tent, some primary considerations include how many people the tent will sleep, how tall the roof is at its peak, how many rooms the tent has and how much privacy you get from one tent room to the next. Family tents also make it even more comfortable to camp with dogs.

REI Hobitat Family Tent

If you have a small family, or will be traveling with babies, toddlers and young children you need to keep a close eye on, this four-person, one-room tent is ideal. With a stylish and sleek design, this cabin style tent does not feel cramped because the ceiling doesn't slope dramatically down. Its center height is 6'1".

It is also lightweight for its size, providing 60 square feet of floor space but weighing just 14 pounds.

Find out more: REI Hobitat Tent

Pine Crest Turbo Tent for Families

Who says camping is roughing it? This tent delivers two bedrooms and a living room to the great outdoors. With a massive 22' by 10' size, six family members can sleep comfortably in this tent. You can also lift the divider curtains for one large room for a big family slumber party.

There are also two large canopies on the outside for card games or dining outside. The center height is a generous 7'5" to make standing actually comfortable.

Find out more: Pine Crest Turbo Tent

Coleman Weathermaster Elite 6-Person Family Tent

This just-released family tent sleeps six to eight people, and it features some nice extras. It has a handy hinged door to make it easier to get in and out. It has a lighting system with remote control and a high-low switch.

Its 17' by 9' size is roomy for a family, and it is tall enough for most dads to stand unfettered with a center height of 6'4". It features three rooms, including a floorless screened in "porch." It also has the instructions sewn into the bag. The best part is this is very affordable for a tent of this size, selling around $250.

Find out more: Coleman Weathermaster Elite Family Tent

Sierra Designs Moken 6 Family Tent

This attractive 6-person family tent features bedrooms on the sides and a large center room for hanging out. One of both of the room dividers can be removed for a massive space. Despite its size, it's surprisingly light (25 pounds) and easy to set up.

Find out more: Sierra Designs Moken 6 Tent

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