It’s important to get your showering set-up sorted when camping, and we’ve looked at 6 of the best camping shower tents, so you can find the best one for you.
The bottom line up front: We like the KingCamp Oversize Outdoor Pop Up Shower Tent. It’s spacious, it comes with a water bag, and it has lots of storage areas.
We also like:
- – it has lots of storage and pops up quickly
- Green Elephant Pop Up Utilitent – a durable tent that will last for a long time
You can find out more about each of these in more detail. We’ll be looking at:
- What a camping shower tent is
- What to look for in a camping shower tent
- Our top 6 best camping shower tents, including their key features, pros, and cons
- Some frequently asked questions
- Which ones we like the best and why
Let’s get going!
Table of Contents
- Best Camping Shower Tents Compared
- What is a Camping Shower Tent?
- What to Look for in a Camping Shower Tent
- Top 6 Best Camping Shower Tents
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Our Final Thoughts – Which Camping Shower Tent is Best?
Best Camping Shower Tents Compared
What is a Camping Shower Tent?
A camping shower tent is, as you’d imagine, a tent you can shower in! They tend to be quite small, with just enough space for 1 person to stand inside. They’re usually pretty quick to put together and lightweight, so you can carry them with the rest of your gear.
There are two main choices for shower tents – shower tents with water bags, or shower tents without. We’ll look into this in a bit more detail in the next section.
Shower tents are great, versatile tents that can be used for lots of reasons – as pop-up shelters, as a privacy tent to get changed in, or just an extra area to store your gear.
What to Look for in a Camping Shower Tent
Here are a few things to look out for when looking for a shower tent:
Water Bag
Shower tents can come with a water bag included. You can fill these up and use them to shower.
These can be bought separately, so if your shower tent doesn’t have one, don’t worry. We like the LucaSng Outdoor 5 Gallon Shower Bag with Detachable Hose. It has everything you need, plus it will give you a nice warm shower if you leave it out in the sun for a while.
If you want a camping shower that is battery powered, check out the . It charges up quickly and works really well.
This video has more details about the pros and cons of battery-operated vs solar powered camping showers.
A shower tent with a water bag included will have an area built into the frame to suspend the water bag from. Shower tents without water bags will have a hole in the material for you to feed a shower head through.
Size
Most shower tents are of a similar size, with enough room for 1 person to stand in. The height can vary, so it’s worth checking to make sure it’s tall enough for you to stand comfortably inside.
Flooring
Flooring is another thing to look out for. Some shower tents or pop up shelters don’t come with flooring at all, which means you’ll be standing on the ground instead. If you want flooring, make sure you double check to see if it’s included.
Some shower tents come with a removable floor mat. This is super helpful as it makes it much easier to keep the flooring clean.
Storage
Storage is pretty important for a shower tent. You’ll want to look for pockets to stash your toiletries, as well as some sort of rope, rail, or hanger for your towels and clothes. Some shower tents have hangers on the outside, which means you can reach around and grab a dry towel from outside.
Weatherproofing
Shower tents are not designed to be as waterproof as a regular camping tent (like those in our guide to the best family tents for bad weather), but you should still expect a small amount of rain proofing – enough to keep you dry in the odd shower. Wind proofing is really important, especially if you want to use your tent on the beach. Look for tents with ropes and stakes, which will anchor it to the ground. Some tents come with sandbags too, which makes them ideal for beach trips.
Ventilation is really important too, as you want your tent to dry after use – most shower tents have a removable cap with a vented area on top, as well as mesh windows.
Ease of Setup
Some camping shower tents work like pop-up or instant tents – just take them out of the bag and shake them, and it’s done. Some have frames, which require a bit more time and patience to assemble.
Portability
Last but not least, it’s important to think about portability. You’ll want a lightweight tent that you can transport alongside the rest of your gear. This is especially important if you’re backpacking or you have to carry your gear for a little while. It’s worth looking at the weight and size packed to make sure you can fit it where it needs to go.
Top 6 Best Camping Shower Tents
Now, let’s look at 6 of our favorite shower tents. We’ve got a range of different styles and price ranges covered, so hopefully you can find one that suits you!
Texsport Instant Portable Shower Tent – Good All-Rounder
Key Features
- Size:
4ft 6in x 4ft 6in x 7ft 2in (ft)
55 x 55 x 87 (in)
140 x 140 x 221 (cm) - Size Packed:
32 x 10 x 8 (in)
81 x 25 x 20 (cm) - Carry bag included: Yes
- Weight: 3.9lbs / 1.76kg
- Materials: Polyester
The Texsport Instant Portable Shower Tent has a mesh shower rack and a 5 gallon capacity solar shower. If you don’t have a shower bag, you might be tempted by this one as it comes with one included. However, it can start to leak after a little while. It has a removable floor mat for easy cleaning.
It’s a tall tent at 7ft 2in (87in / 221cm). It also has a hanging towel bar and a shower caddy for your toiletries.
The tent has great ventilation with mesh windows and mesh roof panels. It has 2 skylights which is nice for improved visibility, and it also has polyurethane coated walls, which will give you a bit of rainproofing. The tent has strong steel poles and durable speed clips which attach the frame to the outer walls. It also has stakes included to anchor it safely to the ground.
The Texsport Instant Portable Shower Tent does require you to assemble the poles yourself rather than the tent just popping up by itself. It’s pretty simple though, and it takes less than 10 minutes to do with practice. It folds down into a carry bag, but it’s fairly large compared to some of the other shower tents out there.
Pros
- Comes with a shower bag included
- Durable, strong frame
- Comes with a shower caddy to hold toiletries
- Good ventilation
Cons
- Takes a bit longer to put together
- The shower bag can leak after a while
- Carry bag is larger than some of the others we’ve looked at, so not as easy to transport
SGODDE Pop Up Privacy Shower Tent – Best for Storage
Key Features
- Size:
6ft 2in x 3ft 7in x 3ft 7in (ft)
75 x 45 x 45 (in)
190 x 115 x 115 (cm) - Size Packed:
23 x 23 x 1.4 (in)
58 x 58 x 3.5 (cm) - Carry bag included: Yes
- Weight: 5.5lbs / 2.49kg
- Materials: Polyester
The has a flap near the top, which will allow you to feed a shower head through. It also has a mesh flooring with a mat that can be removed and shaken out, which makes it ideal for cleaning it off after each use.
It’s pretty spacious, but it’s not the tallest at 6ft 2in (75in / 58cm). If you’re taller than that, you might find bending over to fit in here a little annoying. It has pockets on the side which are large enough for essential items like towels, water bottles, and toiletries.
It’s got pretty decent weatherproofing for the price, with good ventilation for hot days thanks to the hot mesh vents. It offers a small amount of rain protection, and it’s easy to anchor it to the ground thanks to the ropes and ground stakes. The ground stakes could be stronger though – if you want something that’s more durable, we’d recommend the Eurmax Galvanized Non-Rust Stakes, which are designed to last a long time.
It’s really easy to put together too. Just open the bag and shake it out, and it will pop up by itself. It’s not too tricky to fold back down, and it folds nicely into the carry bag included. It’s a lightweight tent too.
Pros
- Flooring included
- Pockets are good for storing essential items
- Well ventilated
- Easy to put together
Cons
- The stakes are a bit flimsy – there are better ones out there
- Doesn’t include a shower water bag
Green Elephant Pop Up Utilitent – Best for Durability
Key Features
- Size:
3ft 11in x 3ft 11in x 6ft 11in (ft)
37 x 37 x 73 (in)
94 x 94 x 185 (cm) - Size Packed:
24 x 2 (in)
61 x 6 (cm) - Carry bag included: Yes
- Weight: 5.5lbs / 2.49kg
- Materials: Polyester
The Green Elephant Pop Up Utilitent has a tent ‘cap’ to reveal a mesh layer underneath. You can also feed a shower head through, making it an ideal shower tent. There is no flooring, which is something to bear in mind if you’d prefer not to stand on the ground.
This is one of the taller tents on this list, with a center height of 6ft 11in (73in / 185cm). It has an external towel hanger, a toilet paper hanger, a flashlight hanger, and a clothes hanger, which is useful.
It’s fairly weatherproof, with the polyester able to withstand the odd shower. It’s also designed to be durable, with a heavy-duty zipper and strong stitching, so it should last you quite a while. It has strong ground stakes, and the guy lines (which attach the tent to the stakes) have tensioners, which will enable you to pull them tight in very windy conditions. It also comes with sandbags which is a nice bonus.
It’s another great tent in terms of assembly – you just take it out of the bag and shake it. The downside is that it’s not as easy to fold back up again and fit back into the bag, so it’s worth practicing before you go.
Pros
- Removable cap and towel hanger
- Really good wind proofing
- Durable
- Quick and easy to assemble
- Sandbags included
Cons
- Doesn’t have flooring
- Not the easiest to fold back up again
- Doesn’t include a shower water bag
Alvantor Pop Up Privacy Tent – Best on a Larger Budget
Key Features
- Size:
4 x 4 x 7 (ft)
48 x 48 x 84 (in)
122 x 122 x 213 (cm) - Size Packed:
21in / 53cm (diameter) - Carry bag included: Yes
- Weight: 7.4lbs / 3.35kg
- Materials: Teflon-coated polyester
The Alvantor Pop Up Privacy Tent has a removable cap with a hole to feed a shower head through. The flooring is removable for easy cleaning.
It has a rope for keeping your clothes or towels up and out of the way, which is a good feature. It also has inside pockets for toiletries. It’s spacious with a 7ft (84cm / 213cm) center height, so even if you’re very tall, you will be able to enjoy using this tent. It’s also a bit more spacious width-wise than some of the others on this list too.
It has pretty good waterproofing with Teflon-coated fabric (which also makes it really easy to hose down or wipe clean). It also has UPF 50+ UV protection. You can use the stakes included to anchor your tent down, or you can use the 4 sandbags that are included.
This is another tent that is super simple to put together. Just get it out of the bag and throw it out – it takes seconds. It also comes with the fold-up instructions attached, so you won’t have to worry about losing them. It’s not as lightweight as some of the others on this list, which is something to bear in mind.
Pros
- Hanging space for towels and clothes
- Good center height
- Durable and easy to clean
- Good UPF protection
- Includes 4 sandbags
Cons
- On the pricier side
- A bit heavier to carry
KingCamp Oversize Outdoor Pop Up Shower Tent – Best Spacious Option
Key Features
- Size:
5ft 5in x 5ft 5in x 7ft (ft)
66 x 66 x 85 (in)
168 x 168 x 216 (cm) - Size Packed:
24 x 6 x 6 (in)
61 x 15 x 15 (cm) - Carry bag included: Yes
- Weight: 11.4lbs / 5.17kg
- Materials: Polyester
The KingCamp Oversize Outdoor Pop Up Shower Tent has a shower rack and a water bag included, so if you don’t have one already, this one might be a good choice. It has mesh flooring which isn’t removable, so it’s not as easy to clean as others on this list.
It’s a nice spacious tent – with the 5ft 5in (66in / 168cm) sides and 7ft (85in / 216cm) height, it’s going to feel nice and roomy to move around in. It has a hanging bar for towels or clothes, a double net bag for toiletries, and an external mesh bag for the items you don’t want to get wet.
The tent has really good ventilation, with a removable cap and roll-down mesh windows. It has polyester walls, which will keep the odd shower at bay. The tent has stakes to keep your tent anchored, and it also has fiberglass poles – this means the whole thing is heavier to carry, but the structure is very strong and durable.
This is the hardest tent to assemble on this list – the instructions are a bit confusing. It’s well worth practicing a couple of times before you go on your first trip with it. You can watch this short instructional video for a better idea of how it works. It’s heavier to carry and it has a larger carry bag, which means it’s less portable than some of the others.
Pros
- Comes with a shower bag
- Strong fiberglass poles
- Lots of storage for towels, clothes, and toiletries
- Great ventilation
Cons
- Not very clear instructions
- Heavy to carry
WolfWise Pop Up Privacy Tent – Best for Beach Trips
Key Features
- Size:
3ft 9in x 3ft 9in x 6ft 2 (ft)
47 x 47 x 75 (in)
119 x 119 x 191 (cm) - Size Packed:
32 x 23 x 1.4 (in)
81 x 59 x 4 (cm) - Carry bag included: Yes
- Weight: 4.8lbs / 2.17kg
- Materials: Polyester
The WolfWise Pop Up Privacy Tent has a removable cap with a hole for feeding your shower head through. The mat on the bottom is removable, so you can easily clean it.
The tent has a shorter height of 6ft 2in (75in / 191cm). It has a storage pocket for stashing toiletries out of the way.
The tent has great UPF coating at 50+, and the silver coating helps to reflect sunlight – ideal for hot days or beach trips. It has good ventilation too, with a vent top (if you remove the cap) and 2 zippered windows. The tent has some water protection but won’t keep out heavy rain. It comes with stakes to keep your tent anchored to the ground, but they’re a bit flimsy. We prefer the Eurmax Galvanized Non-Rust Camping Tent Stakes because they’re much more durable.
The tent takes seconds to put together, and it’s really fast and easy to fold down into the carry case, too. It’s also nice and lightweight.
Pros
- Includes pocket for toiletries
- Good sun protection and great ventilation – ideal for beach trips
- Easy to put together and fold down
- Lightweight
- Removable bottom floor mat for easy cleaning
Cons
- Not as tall as some of the others on this list
- The stakes included aren’t durable
- Doesn’t include a shower water bag
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about camping shower tents:
How can I maintain my shower tent?
The most important thing you can do is to let it dry thoroughly before you fold it down. That means checking every corner so there aren’t any damp spots left. Damp areas can grow mold if left unchecked.
You can also check it before you pack it away for any rips or tears, to avoid an unpleasant surprise the next time you go to use it. Go Outdoors has a great guide on how to maintain any type of tent.
How big are shower bags for camping?
Most outdoor water bags hold up to 5 gallons (20 liters) of water. This is enough for a couple of quick showers before you have to refill.
Can I use my shower tent as a changing tent?
Yes. They work really well as privacy tents, especially on the beach if you go for one with sandbags.
Can I take a shower tent if I’m backpacking?
You can, if you choose a lightweight tent that folds up very small. You may not have the space for a shower tent, but you can check out the Backpacker’s Guide to Smart Personal Hygiene for more ideas. Plus, if you’re stuck on how to fit everything into your backpack, you can look at this guide from the REI Co-Op on How to Pack and Hoist a Backpack.
To Sum Up – Which Camping Shower Tent is Best?
We like the KingCamp Oversize Outdoor Pop Up Shower Tent. The obvious downside is that it is a bit more complicated to put together. However, we think it’s a good choice if you want a bit more wriggle room. It has tons of storage, and it has a water bag included too.
We also like the . It’s a pretty good all-rounder with lots of storage, and it pops up really quickly.
If you want something super-durable, you could check out the Green Elephant Pop Up Utilitent, which we really like too.
We hope this has helped to find the best camping shower tents for you!
