23 Best Large Camping Tents That Won’t Break the Bank

When we go camping, we like to try and get the whole family in one tent if possible. Ultimately, that shouldn’t be too difficult since there are only 5 of us, and many tent manufacturers make 5 and 6 person tents, right?

Wrong; when they say it’s a 6 person tent, they mean 6 people sleeping right up next to each other with basically no extra room for gear. My rule of thumb is to get a tent that is double the size of what it says you need. So with 5 people in our family, we are looking for at least a 10-man tent. Additionally, we sleep on cots, which end up taking up more room, so we look for the largest family camping tents that don’t cost a fortune.

The following large camping tents are great options for large families or those who simply like having extra room in the tent

Ozark Trail Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent – 10 Person

Ozark Trails’ Dark Rest Instant Cabin tent is an awesome large family camping tent. It offers lots of space with the added benefit of sun-blocking technology. This stent is very easy to set up. You don’t have to worry about getting the poles in the right places, as all the poles remain attached to the tent.

This tent sleeps up to 10 people, has 2 room dividers, and can fit 4 queen mattresses. This tent also has multiple skylights, so if you like star gazing at night, this might be a great option for you.

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Core Equipment 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent 18×10

Core’s 12 person 18′ x 10′ camping tent is a great option for large families. This is an instant cabin tent meaning it is very easy to set up. The description says it can be set up in as little as 2 minutes.

This tent is able to be divided into 3 different sections with included room dividers. With a center height of 84″ there is lots of room in the tent for even tall people to stand straight up

Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow Deluxe 8-Person Tent

The Kodiak Canvas 8-person tent is a great option for those that want a larger tent but also need something that is very durable and will do well in colder weather. The tent is made from very durable canvas and seamless vinyl polyester-reinforced floor. If you think you will often be camping in wetter conditions, this tent is a great option for you.

The tent has a footprint of  10’x14′ offering lots of space for up to 8 people. Additionally, the center height of the tent is 78″ so even those over 6 feet can comfortably stand up in the tent. This is a very strong and durable tent that will do in poor weather conditions, even in snowy conditions.

With all of that being said, there are a few downsides to this tent; because this tent is built with such thick and sturdy materials, it is not a light tent. The tent weighs nearly 80 lbs, which is a very heavy tent. The setup is not overly difficult, but it would be better to have a few people help set up the tent.

Coleman 10-Person Dark Room Instant Cabin Camping Tent

Coleman’s 10-person Dark Room tent is a good option for those wanting lots of space but also the benefits of the light-blocking technology.

Its Dark Room technology blocks 90% of sunlight, making it great for sleeping in or for kids who take naps during the day.

The tent’s WeatherTec™ system offers solid weather protection, but to be honest, it would be better if the rainfly would come all the way down the sides of the tent.

This Coleman tent is an instant-up tent, making it very easy to set up even if you are doing it by yourself.

Overall, the Coleman 10-Person Tent is a great tent for family or group car campers who want a few extra features rather than those seeking a minimalist or traditional camping experience.

Coleman WeatherMaster 17×9 10 Person Tent

Coleman’s WeatherMaster 10-Person tent is an awesome large camping tent. At 17′ x 9′ this tent is not quite as big as some of the other tents on this list but still offers a lot of space.

Coleman offers some extra features that other tents don’t have, making it a great option for families looking for a well-built dependable tent. This tent is not an instant tent but is still easy to set up in 20 min or less.

Ozark Trail 25×21.5 20 Person Camping Tent

This tent wins the award for the largest tent on the list. The floor measures 25′ x 21.5′ with a square footage of 283′. This camping tent has a Y-shaped design and can fit up to 20 people in sleeping bags. I have personally set up one of these tents, and it was a pretty easy process. The first time I set it up, I did it alone, and it only took me about 30 min. With 2 adults, you can easily set it up in under 20 min.

This is a seriously large tent, and if you are wanting the most space you can get, this is the tent for you. The roof is mesh allowing for great ventilation, but it does come with a rain fly that covers all the mesh and keeps rain from getting in the tent.

This 20 person tent can also be split into 3 separate rooms with the included room dividers. The tent has 3 separate entrances, and so each room has its own door allowing for an extra level of privacy.

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Ozark Trail 16 Person 23.5×18.5 Cabin Tent

Ozark Trail’s 16 person tent is a slightly smaller version of the 20 person tent. The layout is a similar triangle shape with 3 entrances and can be divided into 4 separate rooms. Unlike the large 20 person version, this tent has a protected entry that helps prevent any rain from entering the tent.

This is not an instant tent, so it will take about 15 minutes to set up with 2 people. With a floor space of 240 sq ft, this is a very large tent that can easily fit many people.

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TETON Sports Sierra Canvas Tent

TETON Sports Sierra Canvas tent is a great tent for those looking for lots of space in their tent. This tent has a simple design that makes setup and takedown pretty easy. Additionally, as a canvas tent, it will hold up to harsh weather conditions better than traditional tents. This tent even comes in 3 different sizes; a 10-person, 12-person, and 16-person, allowing you to get the size that will fit your needs best.

This is a very large tent that offers lots of space for large groups or extra space for a medium-sized family. We personally like having extra space so that we have somewhere to sit at night and play games or to relax when the weather outside is not as good. If you are looking for a very large tent with a simple design that will do well in poor weather conditions, this is the tent for you.

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Eureka Copper Canyon 12 Person 14×12 Camping Tent

Eureka’s Copper Canyon 12 person tent is an awesome and well-made large camping tent. I have had Eureka tents in the past and have always liked them. They are made well, with solid material, and do well in more extreme weather. This tent offers 2 separate entrances with a room divider providing privacy and convenience.

With floor dimensions of 14′ x 12′, this is not the largest tent, but it will still accommodate 12 people. If you are looking for a solid, well-built tent that doesn’t have to be the biggest on the market, this is a great option for you.

Gazelle T4 Plus Extra Large 8 Person Tent

Gazelle’s T4 Plus 8 person tent is a great option for those wanting a tent that is very easy to set up and still offers lots of space and options. With a unique setup system, you can quickly set up the tent in just a couple of minutes, which is a great option if you have young kids who can’t help with setup.

When set up, this tent is over 110 sqft and sleeps up to 8 people. Additionally, the tent has a two-room design, with one of the rooms having the ability to convert into a screened-in sunroom. This makes the tent quite versatile and is even a good option for smaller groups who would like extra space or an area to relax while staying in the shade and away from any bugs.

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Ozark Trail 16×16-Feet 12-Person Instant Cabin Tent

Ozark Trails 16’x16′ Sphere Tent is a great option as it offers lots of space for up to 12 people and is super easy to set up. With pre-attached poles, you don’t have to worry about trying to figure out which pole goes where. With such a large footprint, the tent offers lots of space inside. Additionally, it can be divided so that there are 3 separate rooms inside.

The one aspect I like about this tent is that the inside of the tent is in the shape of an L, but the top actually covers the entire square footprint. This means that the tent comes with an awesome shaded area where you can easily set up a couple of chairs and relax in the shade. That extra space can also be used to keep gear out of the rain without the need to bring it all the way into the tent.

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Coleman 13 x 13 Octagon 8-Person Tent

Coleman’s Octagon 8-person tent is a great option for those looking for a solid tent that will keep you dry and comfortable in all weather conditions. The tent measures 13’x13′ and offers lots of space inside. The tent comes with a strong steel frame, which included a color-coding system that makes setup easy and quick.

The tent also includes Coleman’s patented welded floors, and a vented rain fly to ensure you stay dry even during poor weather conditions. Additionally, there are multiple storage pockets inside the tent as well as a few cup holders. This is a great tent for families who want a solid tent that offers a lot of space and is great for rainy-weather camping.

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Ozark Trail 11 Person 3 Room 14′ x 14′ Instant Cabin Tent

Ozark Trails has been producing more tents that have a Y shape. It allows them to get more space in the tent without having to go wider. This large family tent is one of those Y-shaped tents. It measures 14′ x 14′ but is not square. This tent offers 3 separate sections, which makes it easy to create private areas with room dividers.

This is an instant tent, making set up and take down fast and easy. This is a great tent for people looking for 3 separate rooms who are limited by the overall length they have to set up their tent.

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Coleman Skylodge 12 Person Tent

Coleman’s Skylodge 12-person tent is a great solid tent for larger groups. Coleman makes quality tents that have very few problems. Their tents typically have extra features built-in and are normally built to handle adverse weather conditions. This is a great tent that maximizes its space with nearly vertical walls. Additionally, the rainfly is great for rainy weather conditions. The sides of the rainfly extend all the way to the ground covering all the seams and giving you added protection for poor weather.

This is a great reliable tent for a larger-sized family or group of friends. If you want a simple yet very reliable tent for your family, this is the tent for you. With a floor space of 15.5 ft by 11 ft, you will have lots of room inside the tent for your entire group as well as some extra space for gear. Similarly, with a center height of 7 ft, even taller individuals don’t have a problem standing up inside the tent.

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Ozark Trail 10-Person 3-Room Tent

Ozark Trail’s 10 person 3 room tent is a great option for families. It provides lots of space without being too big. This tent is easy to set up and offers lots of great features. The entrance has a convenient small zippered door to allow easy access and storage of small items, shoes, or anything else you’d like. This family tent comes ready to handle wet conditions and even offers an awning to protect your entrance from getting wet and muddy.

Ozark Trail provides 2 room dividers, allowing the tent to be divided into 3 separate live spaces. With floor dimensions of 20′ x 10′, this is a large camping tent that is a great option for many families of varying sizes.

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Ozark Trail 10-Person 3-Room Dome Tent

Ozark Trail’s 10 person 3 room dome tent is one of their standard-style tents. What makes this tent stand out is the screened-in porch. The screened-in porch offers extra space for relaxing or storing gear. This tent can be divided into 3 separate rooms with their own entrance. This provides each room with more privacy and makes it easier to keep the living sections more independent of each other.

Floor space offers 137 sqft, which isn’t the largest tent available, but it does offer lots of space with added privacy. If you are looking for a tent that has a good amount of space plus an additional area for relaxing or gear storage, this would be a great tent for you.

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Ozark Trail 16-Person 4-Room Tent

This is an awesome tent with lots of space. Ozark Trail’s Base Camp Tent offers 230 sqft of space and can be divided into 1, 2, 3, or 4 separate rooms. Another nice feature is that each side of the tent has its own entrance, meaning if it is divided into 4 rooms, each room has its own entrance. This tent has lots of windows and even a mesh ceiling, making for great ventilation.

This is an awesome tent that offers families the ability to have many different rooms and living spaces. If you want a large family tent with many different rooms, this is the tent for you.

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Core 10 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent

Core’s 10-person Straight Wall Cabin Tent is a great option for larger families who also want a tent that gives you more vertical space than traditional-style tents. The sleeping area is 14′ x 10′ and the walls stand straighter, giving you more room when standing up. Additionally, the center height is 7ft 2in, offering plenty of room for even the taller campers.

This tent is lightweight and easy to set up with a quick clip and pole sleeve design. The tent comes with a good rainfly and a bathtub floor. Between the rainfly and the bathtub floor, this tent is a good option if you are expecting to get some rain on your camping trip.

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Tahoe Gear Bighorn XL 12 Person 18×18 Teepee Tent

This is the only teepee tent on our list, but it is big and can fit up to 12 people. Taho Gear has done a great job at making a family-friendly tent that is very versatile and has some great features. This tent is fully waterproof, and with its cone-shaped design, it does well in rainy conditions. Another great feature of this tent is that the floor is completely removable. If you don’t need the floor, you can easily remove it and only use the top of the tent.

This is a great tent because it offers lots of space, but with a circular floor, finding a spot to pitch the tent is easy. If you want to try out a teepee-style tent with your entire family and might get some rain, this would be the tent for you.

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Wenzel Klondike 8 Person 16×11 Large Camping Tent

Wenzel’s Klonkide 8 person tent is the perfect tent for families that don’t always need lots of space. This tent has two distinct rooms. The room in the back is the primary sleeping area, while the room in the front can either be a sleeping area or screened-in porch. This makes the tent very versatile. It is great for couples or small families but also has the ability to sleep up to 8 people when the need arises.

With a water-resistant rain fly and double-stitched, lap-felled seams, this tent also does well in rainy conditions. If you want a tent that works for small groups but can still handle larger groups, this is the tent for you.

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Browning 15×10 Big Horn Camping Tent

Browning’s Big Horn camping tent is a traditional well-made tent that offers lots of space for campers. This tent has a floor space of 150 sqft allowing up to 8 people to sleep in the tent. There are 2 entrances to the tent as well as a room divider. This allows the tent to be divided into 2 rooms with their own entrances. The Big Horn tent also comes with a rainfly that extends partially down the side walls of the tent. This provides the tent with superior rain protection.

Bowning’s Big Horn tent is a great tent for families that provides lots of space with a sturdy design. If you want a large camping then with multiple entrances and great weather protection, this is the tent for you.

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Coleman Red Canyon 8 Person 17×10 Camping Tent

Coleman’s Red Canyon 8 person tent is a great tent that offers lots of space as well as tried and tested weather protection features. Coleman has been making tents for a long time, and they have become very good at offering sturdy, reliable tents. This tent is no exception. With floor dimensions of 17′ x 10′, there is lots of space for the whole family plus gear. Colman also offers extra weather protection features like patented welded floors, inverted seams, and more.

This tent is a solid and reliable option that is easy to set up, and take down, offers lots of space, and extra weather protection features. If you want a great reliable tent from a reliable brand, this is the tent for you.

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CORE 12 Person Extra Large Straight Wall Cabin Tent – 16′ x 11′

The Core 12 person straight wall camping tent is one of their tents with the most space for large groups and families. This is a large camping tent with floor dimensions of 16′ x 11′, which provides lots of space. With multiple room dividers, this tent is great for groups that still want a bit of privacy inside the tent.

With a fully screened roof and a sturdy rainfly, this tent is great for warm summer days as well as rainy conditions. The tent can fit 4 queen-size mattresses and offers lots of headspace with a center height of 86 inches (7ft 2in).

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