It’s entirely possible to bring two tents to the campground so that eight people can enjoy a camping and backpacking experience together, but having separate sleeping quarters defeats some of the purpose of going on a trip together. Larger tents make it possible for larger groups to camp in the same space comfortably.

Larger tents have one or more room dividers so you can have privacy when you want or need it. The room dividers also give you the opportunity to open up the space for group activities like meetings, games, and camp singing. Extra interior pockets and gear lofts keep everyone’s things separate and organized. This post contains our favorite 8 person tent reviews.

Camping for 8 People vs. Renting Vacation Homes

Groups of eight or more people sometimes have difficulty finding a large enough space for group outings or vacations where everyone can spend the majority of time together, but have some private space for sleeping and quiet times. If you can find one large enough, a vacation rental home might fit the bill, but why not consider taking everyone camping?

There are a couple of good online sites that show listings for vacation rental homes pretty much anywhere in the country. The sites make it easy to select the location, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and other amenities for groups of people looking to vacation together. The choices for groups of up to eight people are limited, so you may be stuck with having to get several rentals to accommodate everyone. If you can find a vacation rental that accommodates your large group, you are likely to pay a hefty price for that space.

Camping is an exciting and inexpensive alternative to group outings for eight or more people. Tent manufacturers have enhanced their tent designs to accommodate larger groups in comfort and style. They’ve created ways to combine camping space that is versatile for sleeping, group activities, storage, and dining space. Large group camping is twice the fun at a fraction of the cost.