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Ozark Trail 5-Person SUV Tent

This five-person dome tent gives campers a quick, weather-ready base for weekends away, whether it sits beside your SUV or links to it. Tough polyester resists water, and the collapsible design packs down for the drive home.
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Built for the trail

Durable, water-ready construction

The dome arches to an 84-inch peak, so most campers can kneel and move without stooping. Water-resistant polyester walls and a taut fly handle a typical weekend of sun and showers.
Three-quarter view of the Ozark Trail 5-person SUV dome tent showing its arched pole frame, door and taut fly

Weekend comfort without the premium price

Interior of the Ozark Trail 5-person SUV dome tent with sleeping bags spread across the 9 by 9 foot floor
Room for five without a huge footprint

The 9 by 9 foot floor gives five sleepers space for pads and gear, so a family or a group of friends can share one tent without crowding into the corners.

Raindrops beading on the water-resistant polyester fly of the Ozark Trail SUV dome tent
Water resistance you can count on

Polyester shell sheds light rain and keeps the inside dry when a short shower rolls through camp, which matters most on an unplanned weekend night.

Ozark Trail SUV dome tent half-pitched with poles arched at a forest campsite
Quick setup after a long drive

After a long drive you want shelter up fast. The simple dome pole layout gets you from unpacking to settled without a long setup session.

Folded Ozark Trail SUV dome tent in its carry bag resting in an open SUV cargo area
Packs down for simple transport

It collapses into a smaller bundle, so loading is easy and the tent rides in the cargo area instead of taking up precious roof space.

Ozark Trail SUV dome tent standing at a cool autumn campsite with frost on the grass
Four-season readiness for shoulder trips

A four-season rating gives you confidence on cooler, windier trips, while the ventilated dome keeps the inside comfortable when the weather shifts.

Ozark Trail SUV dome tent pitched beside a parked SUV on a budget weekend campsite
A fair price for a dependable first tent

At this price you get a dependable first tent for regular weekend use, without committing to the cost of premium specialist equipment.

Trips worth taking

Where this SUV tent fits best

This tent suits short, vehicle-based trips more than long hauls on foot: weekends at a campground, a spare sleeping spot on the road, or a first setup for a family learning how camping works.

Weekend family camping trips

A 9 by 9 foot floor with an 84-inch peak gives parents and kids room to spread out, change clothes and keep bags off the ground between activities.

First tent for new campers

Straightforward poles, a fair price and forgiving polyester let new campers learn setup and care without worrying about ruining expensive gear.

Road trips with a spare sleeping spot

Clipped to the vehicle or parked beside it, the tent gives road trippers a ready sleeping spot when motels are booked or plans change late.

A simple camp routine

Set up, camp, and pack away

Pick a level spot before you unpack, then work the poles through and stake the base before attaching the fly. A few slow minutes here saves you from redoing the pitch at dark.

Pick your camp spot

Clear rocks and sticks, then face the door away from the wind so the first gust does not push it open.

Lay out and anchor

Spread the tent flat and drive the stakes in at an angle before raising any poles for a stable base.

Raise the dome poles

Slide the poles through, flex them into the grommets and lift the dome upright in one steady motion.

Attach to your SUV

Back the SUV up to the opening, secure the vehicle end, then check that no gaps remain at the seam.

Secure the rain fly

Stake the fly taut on all sides so water runs off instead of pooling against the wall overnight.

Pack it down dry

Wipe the fabric down, let it air out fully, then fold it loosely so the coating lasts many seasons.

First-hand camp notes

What camping with it felt like

These notes come from shoppers who took the tent out for real nights instead of a showroom visit. Read for what matters: how setup went, whether things stayed dry, and how the tent held up after a few trips.
We parked at the trailhead, clipped the tent to the SUV and had the poles up before dinner. It rained overnight and the floor stayed dry, so the next morning we packed up without that damp-tent smell. I would buy it again for the price.
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Trailside Dana
Dry overnight, easy pack-up the next morning
I used this for two weekends in a row with three kids. There was room for everyone's sleeping bags, and the 84-inch center meant I could kneel and organize gear without stooping. Setup took a little practice the first time out.
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Marcus W.
Roomy enough for a family of four
Bought it as a backup sleeping spot for road trips, and it has done exactly that. The polyester is holding up fine after a season, the poles flex without complaint, and the whole thing folds back into the bag in a few minutes.
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Weekend Roamer
A reliable backup tent for road trips
This was my first tent and I did not want to spend a fortune on something I might use a few times a year. It went up on the second try, stayed water-resistant through a drizzly night, and felt solid enough that I stopped checking the weather.
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Kayla P.
A confident first tent at a fair price
Questions worth asking

Practical answers before you set up

The floor measures 9 by 9 feet with an 84-inch center height, which the maker rates for five people. Five adults is a tight fit once pads and bags are down, so families with kids or groups of four will find it more comfortable.
It is designed as an SUV tent, so one end attaches to your vehicle to extend your shelter space. It also works as a standalone dome when your parking spot is a short walk from where you want to camp. Check your vehicle height before relying on that fit.
The shell is water-resistant polyester, built to handle rain on a typical overnight trip. No tent is guaranteed leak-proof in a storm, so stake it out taut, keep the seams off the wet ground and dry it fully before storage.
Yes. At this price it is a sensible first tent for weekend and short trips. Reviewers of the brand note it is less quick to pitch than top-end tents and may not last as many seasons, which is a fair trade at this cost.
The packed weight is 23.7 pounds, so this is a car-camping tent rather than a backpacking one. Roll it from your trunk to the site, or split the load between two people if you are walking farther than a few steps.
It is listed as a four-season tent, so cooler trips are reasonable. Bring warm sleep gear, since a polyester dome keeps wind and moisture out but does not add any heat of its own once the sun goes down.
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