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Best Family Camping Tent

The North Face Wawona 6

The most recommended car camping tent across expert reviews and Reddit alike. Its 86 sq ft interior, 44 sq ft vestibule, and 6'4" peak height make it feel less like a tent and more like a room.

$585
Pros
  • 86 sq ft interior — one of the largest in its class
  • 44.7 sq ft vestibule doubles as a covered outdoor living space
  • 6'4" peak height lets adults stand fully upright
  • Proven durability — held up in 30 mph gusts in real-world testing
  • Duffel-style stuff sack makes packing and unpacking easy
Cons
  • Nearly 20 lbs — requires splitting weight or car camping only
  • Detached rainfly makes initial setup less intuitive
  • Only one door on some configurations
  • Footprint sold separately
Why we recommend it

The Wawona 6 is the tent Reddit recommends every single time someone asks about family camping — and the experts agree. That vestibule alone is worth the price of admission.

What the community says

If you're car camping, the North Face Wawona 6 has done my family really well.

r/camping · read thread →

We upgraded from a Colman Montana to a NorthFace Wawona 8 this year. We love the new tent, it's so much easier to errect and disassemble.

r/camping (second user) · read thread →
What the experts said

This tent is just amazingly large, comfortable, and convenient. The vestibule is like having a two-car garage attached to the tent.

Outdoor Gear Lab · read full review →

We like the Wawona for its massive front vestibule (44.7 sq. ft.) that doubles as a seating area. We also had great luck with the Wawona's durability in testing—all fabrics are hard-wearing, and The North Face didn't skimp on quality components.

Switchback Travel · read full review →

The tent held up wonderfully in 30-mile-an-hour gusts. There were no loud flapping noises.

REI Expert Advice · read full review →