Best 10-Person Tents: Trialed and Tested [2023 Update]

While there have been many worthy contenders to its throne, the NKT Arizona GT has earned our best 10-person tent award for three years running. The reason? It ticks every box that needs ticking…and then some!

This 10-person extended dome tent offers 140 square feet of interior space. While this doesn’t make it the roomiest on our list, there’s more than enough space there for ten adults, never mind a mix of adults and kids. It also has a generous peak height of 6’ 2”, meaning only the very tallest of campers will be inconvenienced by having to stoop when standing.

While named after one of the US’s most notoriously sultry states, the NKT is fit for use in a variety of climates. Heading on a camping trip to rain-prone areas like the Pacific Northwest or Scotland? If so, the full-coverage, 2,500 mm rain fly has your back. Camping in hot weather? Simply shed the fly and the ample mesh ceiling will ensure you have plenty of airflow.

Features-wise, the NKT Arizona is up there with the best extended dome tents out there. In addition to its two large vestibules, it boasts an e-port for hook-up cables, multiple interior pockets, a gear loft, vents, and large D-shaped doors for easy entry and exit.

The CORE Family Cabin Tent with Screen Room stands out as the most habitable 10-person tent on our list, taking convenience and livability to the next level.

It uses poles that are pre-attached to the tent body to allow for easy-breezy, instant pitching, and boasts a huge screen room that’s ideal for rainy-day lounging, bug-free nighttime card games, or squeezing in additional sleepers

This instant setup tent has a whopping 204 square feet of interior space. In the main sleeping area, there’s enough room for three queen air mattresses and a single, while the large screen room can accommodate a further three or four sleepers comfortably.

Although this is the largest tent on our list, it has a lot more going for it than size alone.

For starters, there are plenty of storage pockets in the walls and a large gear loft, which means that all of the Core’s 204 square feet of interior space is usable. There are also huge mesh doors and windows, and adjustable ground vents that draw in cool air from the ground while allowing hot air to escape. This makes it an excellent performer in warm weather.

Like most instant cabin tents, the Core Cabin uses a partial-coverage rain fly. This, coupled with the fly’s low waterproof rating, means it’s not a good bet for camping in wet weather. For that, we recommend the NKT Arizona or Coleman WeatherMaster.

If a quick and easy setup is your priority, then the Ozark Trail Dark Rest is our top choice for the best ‘instant’ 10-person tent. Thanks to the use of pre-attached poles and a central pole hub that opens like an umbrella, it can be pitched in roughly 2 minutes!

Instant pitching aside the Trail Dark Rest has many admirable features, but none more so than its “dark room” technology, which effectively blocks out 90% of sunlight to keep the tent cool inside on hot days and let you carry on getting your beauty sleep long after the sun rises.

But the Dark Rest has more going for it than fancy technologies alone.

Inside, you have 140 square feet of sleeping space. Although there are no vestibules, there are plenty of wall pockets for gear storage. Other nice features include an e-port, lantern hook, double doors, and huge mesh windows for ventilation.

The Dark Rest’s only major downside is its lack of weather resistance. While the flooring is fully waterproof, its partial-coverage rain fly will only keep you dry in very light showers, not in heavy rain.

If you’re seeking a robust family cabin tent that doesn’t break the bank, the Browning Camping Big Horn is worth considering for its great value.

The Big Horn is the second cheapest tent on our list, after the UNP 10-Person, but outperforms many pricier tents in several important metrics. It’s roomy, feature-rich for its price, durable, and an absolute breeze to pitch.

The Big Horn gives you a generous 150 square feet of interior space and has a peak height of 87 inches, making it one of the more spacious tents on our list. The straight walls also help to maximize headroom from end to end. While there are no vestibules or gear lofts, it has plenty of mesh pockets for gear storage.

The Big Horn Series uses a combination of fiberglass tent poles and steel uprights for added stability in strong winds. It also comes with a groundsheet, a partial-coverage polyester fly that can fend off light rain, guy ropes, and steel stakes.

In terms of features, the Big Horn isn’t a standout. It does however have six large windows and double doors for ventilation and a room divider for privacy.

If you want to step-up your family camping trips to be a more luxurious affair then the White Duck Avalon Bell is our choice for best canvas model.

This home away from home is made with extra-burly, waterproof, 10.10 oz. army duck cotton canvas. It also has double-stitched seams with reinforced corners for added durability and uses galvanized steel poles in combination with a proprietary shock-absorbing grounding system which makes it a standout performer in bad weather.

The Avalon Bell is the only tent on our list, excluding the NTK Arizona, that is suitable for year-round use. In summer, the breathable cotton canvas and built-in roof vents help prevent overheating. In winter, the pre-installed, heat-resistant, silicone-coated stove jack can be used to keep everyone inside extra-cozy, no matter how low the temperature gets.

The only downsides to the Avalon Bell are its weight (which makes setup quite labor-intensive!) and price.

If winter camping or alpine expeditions are in your plans, the Mountain Hardwear Stronghold is our recommendation for the best 4-season tent.

This beast of a tent is of the “bombproof” variety, i.e. those that can withstand pretty much anything the weather can throw at them. Sure, the Stronghold costs about the same price as a decent second-hand car, but in return for your outlay, you’ll be getting something truly exceptional.

The Stronghold provides 171 square feet of living space and has a peak height of 77 inches. While its dome-style design means headroom decreases away from the center, it’s plenty roomy for 10-12 sleepers.

This tent is designed for the world’s harshest environments, using a geodesic design that makes it pretty much impervious to all but hurricane-force winds. Even better, its floor has a 10,000mm hydrostatic head, and fly 1,500mm, meaning you should stay dry even in a deluge!

While overkill for 2- or 3-season camping, the Stronghold has plenty of vents and mesh panels as well as boasting 2 doors to boost airflow, so even if you do decide to camp in warmer winter conditions you won’t be overheating.

Our top budget pick, the UNP 10-Person Tent, provides ample space at a wallet-friendly price, making it perfect for family camping trips with plenty of room for both sleeping and storing your camping gear.

Measuring 18ft x 9ft x 78in, the UNP would be better termed a 10-12 person tent. It can easily fit in 10 sleeping bags or 3 queen-size airbeds and yet is light enough for easy setup.

Made with high-quality Polyester 185T PU1000mm fabric it’s sufficiently waterproof to deal with light rain showers, something that can’t be said of all tents in its price range. The UNP also features double doors and large mesh windows for optimal access and ventilation.

This tent also comes with a room divider for increased privacy, lightweight fiberglass poles, and is extremely easy to set up, going from packed to pitched in under 10 minutes with two people lending a hand.

Worth a mention on our list is the Coleman WeatherMaster, a remarkably spacious and water-resistant ten-man tent that’s the ideal choice for groups that prioritize personal space.

This tent gives a truly home-like feel with its 17 x 19-foot floor area (enough room for 3 queen-sized mattresses) and 6′ 8″ peak height. It is also equipped with a hinged front door and a zippered back door for easy entry and uses Coleman’s WeatherTec system to help keep you and your camping companions dry in wet weather.

The included room dividers in this 10-person tent provide you with privacy, while the adjustable ventilation system allows you to more easily control the temperature inside the tent. Additionally, everything for the WeatherMaster 10-man tent is color-coded and therefore easy to set up. Partner up with someone to do the pitching and you’ll have it done in less than 20 minutes.