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Bug-Free Shade, 13 x 9 Feet

The Ozark Trail 13 ft x 9 ft Screen House in Blue gives you a roomy mesh shelter for meals, games and downtime without the bugs. Steel poles and color-coded hubs keep setup simple.
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Built for Real Use

Strong Frame, Simple Setup

Steel support poles meet plastic hubs under a 190T polyester canopy, while no-see-um mesh covers all four sides. Color-coded poles guide the build, and everything packs into the included carry bag.
Blue Ozark Trail screen house shown with its mesh panels, steel pole frame and carry bag on grass

What You Get Under the Mesh

Blue Ozark Trail screen house set up over a picnic table in a backyard
Room for the Whole Table and Chairs

At 156 x 108 x 84 inches, there is space for a picnic table plus chairs, so everyone sits together under one roof instead of splitting up around the yard.

Fine no-see-um mesh panel of the blue screen house seen from the shaded interior
A Bug Barrier You Can See Through

No-see-um mesh wraps the shelter for a 360-degree view, so you keep the breeze and the outlook while mosquitoes, flies and gnats stay on the other side.

Steel support poles and plastic hubs forming the frame of the blue screen house
Steady Frame in a Light Breeze

Steel support poles and a fiberglass pole hold the shape upright, giving the structure enough rigidity for calm days when you anchor the corners properly.

Color-coded poles and plastic hubs laid out beside the blue screen house for assembly
Setup That Does Not Take All Day

Color-coded poles and plastic hubs line up clearly, which helps new owners get the frame together without guesswork or a long afternoon of troubleshooting.

Zippered carry bag holding the packed blue screen house on a garage floor
Packs Down Into One Carry Bag

The zippered storage bag holds the screen house flat at 26.3 x 9 x 5.9 inches, so it stows on a garage shelf or in a trunk and travels to the next gathering.

Family seated around a table inside the blue screen house on a warm evening
Shade and Comfort for Long Afternoons

The mesh walls soften direct sun and keep air moving, giving kids a cool spot to play and adults a comfortable place to sit through a warm summer evening.

Where It Fits

Good Shelter for These Occasions

This screen house suits short, casual outdoor gatherings more than long expeditions. It fits a picnic table, gives families a shaded bug-free zone, and travels easily between home, park and campsite.

Backyard Meals and Family Parties

Set it over the patio table for a birthday or graduation cookout, and guests get shade plus a bug-free place to eat without renting a tent for the afternoon.

Weekend Camping and Park Picnics

The carry bag keeps it portable for a campsite or park picnic, giving your group a screen-protected spot for meals, cards and gear when bugs are most active outside.

Craft Days and Shaded Playtime

Kids can color, build or rest inside on a warm afternoon while the mesh blocks insects and keeps air moving, which suits a long stretch outdoors at home.

From Bag to Backyard

Set It Up in Six Easy Steps

Lay out the parts first, then build the frame on a calm day. Anchoring each corner takes a minute and makes the difference between a steady shelter and one that sways in a gust.

Unpack and Sort Parts

Open the carry bag and lay every pole, hub and fabric panel out on flat ground before you start.

Match the Color Codes

Pair each pole with its color marker so the frame sections line up without guessing which piece goes where.

Connect the Hubs

Slide the poles into the plastic hubs until they sit firm, building the frame upright on calm, level ground.

Drape the Canopy

Pull the blue polyester top over the raised frame and secure each corner so the mesh walls hang straight.

Anchor the Corners

Stake or weight every corner before you step away, because the fabric catches wind if the shelter sits loose.

Pack Flat to Store

Fold the shell flat and slide it into the zippered bag at 26.3 x 9 x 5.9 inches for the next trip.

From Real Setups

First-Person Notes From Owners

Owners describe quick setup, generous room and reliable bug protection at backyard gatherings and campsites. The recurring advice is simple: anchor it well and pick a calm day for the best experience.
We set it up at a backyard BBQ and it became the best spot in no time. The no-see-um mesh kept the bugs out without blocking our view, and there was plenty of room for our table and chairs. I would secure it well, since the fabric can catch the wind.
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Marissa K.
Backyard BBQ setup with plenty of room
Setup was remarkably straightforward because of the color-coded poles, which was a huge plus for us. We used it on warm evenings and the mesh kept everything comfortable, with good shade and room for everyone. Just pick a calm day, since it can sway a bit in high winds if it is not secured.
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Devon R.
Color-coded poles made setup straightforward
I had it up in under 10 minutes because everything is clearly labeled. We used it at a family reunion and everyone complimented how nice it looked and how well it worked against bugs. The only downside is that it has no floor, so watch where you place it on grass or dirt.
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Tanya L.
Ten-minute setup for a family reunion
For the price this screen house exceeds expectations. It stands sturdily in light winds thanks to the robust poles, and the instructions were clear. It does take diligence to reinforce it against stronger gusts, but for summer outings and backyard family time it has been a great investment.
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Chris P.
Sturdy in light wind with careful anchoring
Before You Buy

Practical Answers for Screen House Shoppers

Assembled size is 156 x 108 x 84 inches, roughly 13 by 9 feet with 7 feet of headroom. Owners report fitting a picnic table with chairs inside, plus extra room to move around the table comfortably.
The poles are color-coded and join through plastic hubs, which keeps the frame straightforward. Reviewers list times from under 10 minutes to about 15 minutes, and one owner suggests laying out every part first to avoid pole alignment trouble.
No-see-um mesh panels cover all four sides for a 360-degree view. Most owners say mosquitoes and flies stay out comfortably, while one reviewer wished the netting were thicker for the very smallest insects, so results can vary.
The structure uses steel support poles and a fiberglass pole, and it stands steadily in light wind when anchored. Owners consistently advise staking or weighting every corner and avoiding high gusts, since the fabric can catch wind and sway.
There is no floor, so you place it on grass, dirt or pavement as needed. The zippered carry bag measures 26.3 x 9 x 5.9 inches, which lets you fold the shell flat and tuck it on a shelf between uses.
At $89.94 with a 4-star average across 1,384 ratings, it delivers strong value for backyard use and short trips. Expect budget-level durability: owners like it for summer events while noting that setup care and anchoring matter over time.
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