7 Best Tents With Screen Room

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There are many benefits to having a screened porch tent. It’s a great way to view the outdoors without worrying about bugs and can even serve as extra space for sleeping or storage.

But most of all, it can make warm weather camping even more enjoyable for everyone in your group.

That’s why — after much consideration — we chose the Coleman Elite Weathermaster 6 as our best tent with screen room.

As you read more about our top pick — and all the runners up — you’ll learn a lot more about how these tents function. And you might even get some ideas for how and where to purchase your own.

Our Picks for Best Tents with Screen Room

Our Best Tents with Screen Room Reviewed

All the tents on our list come in different sizes and have different capacities. Yet they all serve the same purpose — to enhance your warm-weather camping experience.

It goes to show that no matter the size of your group, you can still enjoy a fully functioning screened porch area.


Best Overall

1. Coleman Elite Weathermaster 6 Person Tent With Screen Room

Specs:

  • Weight: 35.8 lbs.
  • Floor size: 17’ x 9’ 
  • Packed size: 41” x 10”
  • Number of rooms: Two
  • Capacity: Six Person
  • Peak height: 6’8”
  • Shape: Cabin
  • Price: $$
  • Best For: Small families, beginner to intermediate campers, spring to autumn camping

8.9out of 10

Ease of Use9
Durability8.5
Value9
Protection8.5
Features9.5

Though this was a very tough choice, its weatherproofing qualities ultimately made the Coleman Elite Weathermaster our top pick. This sturdy cabin tent is simple, spacious, packed with excellent features, and reasonably priced considering everything it offers.

This screen room is located on the left side instead of the front — like most screened tents. With a floor space measuring nine by six, the space is substantial enough to fit two extra sleeping bags. If nothing else, it’s also a great place to sit in the morning to admire the outside world.

Like all Coleman tents, the Elite Weathermaster has a hinged door for easier access and better weather protection. And thanks to its patented welded floors and inverted sealed seams you’ll be well protected from the rain.

All of the main room’s mesh windows come with zippered screens for light control. There’s also a built-in LED lighting system with a wall switch, meaning you can still continue your camping fun even after the sun goes down. It uses four D batteries, which you’ll need to buy separately.

You’ll also find a number of storage pockets and an e-port where you can fit an electrical outlet, letting you enjoy all the comforts and conveniences of home.

When you’re looking to enjoy everything the summer has to offer, the Elite Weathermaster is a great tent for you and your group of six. Although it is a fiberglass pole tent — just like the original Weathermaster — so please be careful when setting it up.

Pros

  • Provides your group with lots of space
  • Designed to be water and wind-resistant
  • Has a built-in LED lighting system
  • Includes two adaptable spaces
  • Its door design provides easy access

Cons

  • Feels heavier than expected
  • Not meant for severe storms

Best Summer Tent

2. Wenzel 8 Person Klondike Tent

Specs:

  • Weight: 27.3 lbs
  • Floor size: 16’ x 11’
  • Packed size: 36” x 16”
  • Number of rooms: Two
  • Capacity: Eight Person
  • Peak height: 6’6”
  • Shape: Cabin
  • Price: $
  • Best For: Spring and summer camping, family camping, multi-day hiking trips

8.9out of 10

Ease of Use9
Durability9
Value8.5
Protection8.5
Features9.5

The Wenzel Klondike Tent was our very close second thanks to its spacious design and ample ventilation. Its expansive screen room, large windows, and optional shade make it an excellent summer camping tent for you and your family or friends.

The screen porch has large mesh windows and a set of double doors that all come with zip-up panels. Its mesh roof can be covered with the tent fly or exposed so you can safely admire the clear sky from inside. And it’s all held up with fiberglass poles, steel pegs, and multiple guy lines.

Once you finally set this tent, you can use the screen room as an extra sleeping area if you have up to eight people in your group. That’s five people in the main room and as much as three in the front. Like all cabin tents, the straight walls ensure plenty of space for everyone.

While this tent already provides plenty of air flow — like all tents with screen rooms — it also includes a ground vent located at the back. And with all that mesh surrounding you, your group can comfortably enjoy the outdoors without worrying about bugs.

Not to mention that you also get your choice between blue, green, or grey/taupe if you decide to purchase this tent. But no matter which color you choose, you’ll still have a perfect 8 person tent for family camping trips in the spring or summer.

With that said, this cabin style tent doesn’t always hold up well in extreme rain and wind. So we suggest checking the weather report ahead of time and really tying it down in case of sudden storms.

Pros

  • Easy enough to set up
  • Ensures ample ventilation
  • Super spacious design
  • Front room can be converted
  • Great for summer camping

Cons

  • Not intended for severe storms

Best for Larger Groups

3. Core 11 Person Family Cabin Tent

Specs:

  • Weight: 36.3 lbs.
  • Floor size: 17’ x 12’
  • Packed size: 29.2” x 14.2”
  • Number of rooms: Two to Three
  • Capacity: 11 Person
  • Peak height: 7’
  • Shape: Cabin
  • Price: $
  • Best for: Families and friends, kids camping trips, spring to autumn camping

8.7out of 10

Ease of Use9
Durability8.5
Value9
Protection8
Features9

Screen rooms are especially great when you have a large group, as it can function as either extra storage or a common area for everyone to sit and relax. So it’s no surprise that this feature makes Core’s 11 Person Tent even more special.

Like all Core tents, it’s made with the brand’s H2O block fabric — PU-coated polyester — for absolute waterproofing. All of the screen room windows and doors have zippered panels, offering you protection from the rain and some form of light-control.

In total, this tent can fit eight people in the main room and up to three people in the large screen room. There are strategically-placed mesh pockets in both rooms —along with an e-port — and the mesh ceiling helps cool everyone down even further when it’s hot outside.

Not to mention it’s sold in either orange or wine, meaning your group gets a comfortable stay in a boldly-colored tent no matter what. And both versions have a white tent fly to better deflect the sun’s rays. All-in-all, it’s one of the best screen room tents for big families and groups.

All-in-all, this is an excellent screened tent for when you and your group want to get away for a few days and enjoy the warmer weather. Although you might want to replace the fiberglass tent poles for aluminum ones for extra durability.

Pros

  • An easy tent to set up
  • Both rooms are very spacious
  • Allows for lots of ventilation
  • Both rooms are adaptable
  • Contains plenty of inside storage

Cons

  • Poles are made of flimsy fiberglass
  • Only has one entrance in front

Best Budget Tent

4. Coleman Evanston Camping Tent

Specs:

  • Weight: 20.9 lbs.
  • Floor size: 14’ x 10’
  • Packed size: 28” x 10.2”
  • Number of rooms: Two
  • Capacity: Six Person
  • Peak height: 5’8’
  • Shape: Dome
  • Price: $
  • Best for: Family and group camping, spring to autumn camping, rainy weather

8.6out of 10

Ease of Use8
Durability8.5
Value9
Protection8.5
Features9

Although screened porch tents provide plenty of ventilation, they don’t hold up well in severe storms. However, the Coleman Evanston was specially designed to provide space and resist heavy winds, all at an extremely affordable price.

This Coleman tent fully utilizes the brand’s WeatherTec system and pairs it with a dome shaped design. It blocks out on-coming rain while redirecting the wind to ensure it stays intact. The tent fly also creates awnings over the windows, allowing plenty of air circulation while still protecting the inside from rainfall.

The screened porch is located in the front entrance and is large enough to fit two camping chairs and a small table. It’s the perfect place to sit and relax when you’ve either just woken up or are winding down for the night.

You’ll notice it doesn’t have many storage pockets once you step inside, but the screen room more than makes up for that with its size. And despite the fact that it’s more budget friendly, the Evanston still provides you with a comfortable, high-quality camping experience.

Although we still recommend checking the weather report if you’re using the screen room for sleeping. Those mesh doors don’t come with zip-up panels, so you will get wet if you’re in there when it starts to rain.

Pros

  • Provides an easy to set up
  • Set at an affordable price tag
  • Has a very spacious screen room
  • Provides campers with lots of ventilation
  • Designed to be wind resistant

Cons

  • The screen room isn’t rain-proof
  • Doesn’t offer many views from the inside

Best Blackout Tent

5. Coleman Carlsbad Four Person Dome Tent

Specs:

  • Weight: 15 lbs.
  • Floor size: 11’ x 9’
  • Packed size: 24” x 6”
  • Number of rooms: Two
  • Capacity: Four Person
  • Peak height: 4’11”
  • Shape: Dome
  • Price: $$
  • Best for: Summer camping, couples and small families

8.5out of 10

Ease of Use9
Durability8
Value9
Protection8
Features8.5

Coleman’s Carlbad tent offers you the best of both worlds. Not only does it have a substantial screen room attached to the front entrance, but the main sleeping area is also equipped with Dark Room Technology to make things more comfortable, especially if you’re a day sleeper.

The Carlsbad’s Dark Room Technology comes in the form of zip-up screens that block out 90 percent of sunlight. This way, the main room stays cool and comfortable even on hot days. You could even take a nap in the middle of the day without being disturbed.

The screened porch itself measures nine by four feet and includes a full floor, meaning you and your group — including pets and small children — have a space to relax and play in without having to worry about bugs or possible incoming debris.

The windows are high up on this tent, meaning you won’t get very many views from inside. And the tent fly doesn’t protect the screen room area in any way. Not only is it not a fit sleeping area, but if it starts raining you’d better move all your gear into the main space quickly.

Pros

  • Provides a fast and easy setup
  • Main tent features dark room technology
  • Includes lots of inside space
  • Has two adaptable rooms
  • Set at a reasonable price tag

Cons

  • Doesn’t offer many views
  • No rain protection for screen room

Bet Fast-Pitch Tent

6. Ozark Trail 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent

Specs:

  • Weight: 30.8 lbs.
  • Floor size: 14 x 13’6”
  • Packed size: 48” x 10.6”
  • Number of rooms: Two to Three
  • Capacity: Nine Person
  • Peak height: 7’
  • Shape: Cabin
  • Price: $
  • Best for: Family and group camping, multi-day hikes, beginner campers, summer

8.6out of 10

Ease of Use9
Durability8.5
Value9
Protection7.5
Features9

No matter how big or small a tent is, you’ll always prefer something you can set up as fast as possible. That’s why this Ozark Trail Instant Cabin Tent is not only a great instant tent but also an excellent budget option for any medium-sized group.

The polyester and mesh tent includes zip-up panels for rain-blocking and light-control, as well as floor vents for extra airflow during warm days. And everything is fixed onto pre attached poles that let you set the whole thing up in as little as two minutes.

Between the screen room and the entirely mesh ceiling, you’ll get an excellent view of the starry night sky when it’s clear outside. And because it’s a very tall tent — with seven feet of headroom — anyone in your group can comfortably enjoy it.

Aside from the screen room and main sleeping area, this cabin tent also comes with a removable room divider that lets you create another space for extra privacy. Both sides would have their own D-shaped door and ample storage pockets for everyone’s convenience.

The only major downside is — unlike the other entries — this screen room doesn’t have its own floor. While you could lay down a tarp or footprint to make it more suitable to lay on, there’s nothing stopping the bugs from crawling underneath the tent walls.

Pros

  • Fast and easy setup
  • A room divider is included
  • Has lots of inside storage
  • Reasonably priced for its size

Cons

  • Screen room has no floor
  • Feels heavier than expected

Best Weatherproof Tent

7. Coleman Cabin Camping Tent with Weatherproof Screen Room

Specs:

  • Weight: 24 lbs.
  • Floor size: 11’ x 8’
  • Packed size: 48” x 10.6”
  • Number of rooms: Two
  • Capacity: Four Person
  • Peak height: 6’
  • Shape: Tunnel
  • Price: $$
  • Best for: Rain and wind, early spring to mid autumn, small families

8.7out of 10

Ease of Use8.5
Durability8.5
Value8.5
Protection9
Features9


Most screened in porches are not designed to resist harsh weather. But Coleman’s Cabin Camping Tent is different, as this four person model can withstand rains and heavy winds with ease.

There are actually two versions of this tent — one with a regular front screen room and one with a more weatherproof cover that zips up completely. This also creates a vestibule that gives you even more storage space for any larger outdoor items.

Although it’s labeled as a cabin, the tent actually has more of a small tunnel shape — making it more resistant to harsh weather. Not only does this keep rain from caving it in, but it also diverts wind away to better protect the structure.

It’s also extremely spacious for a four person tent, providing more than enough room for a queen sized mattress. The screened in area adds about 35 percent more space, allowing it to fit two full-sized camping chairs inside.

Whether you’re camping in the middle of July or during mid-March,

With that said, its weather-resistant features make this tent feel heavier than expected. And despite its weatherproof design, its poles might still need replacing in case of harsh winds or rough usage.

Pros

  • Fast and easy setup
  • Weather resistant design
  • Provides lots of ventilation
  • Very spacious for four people
  • Screen room area is protected

Cons

  • Feels heavier than expected
  • Poles might need replacing

How to Purchase a Screen Room Tent

blue tent with screen room

When you’re looking for a tent with special features — such as a screen room — knowing how to pick the right one can be a challenge. You want to enhance your trip without going over budget or bringing items you don’t need.

If you’re a new camper and are confused about what to look for, there’s no need to worry. We’ve listed everything you’ll need to remember when buying the right tent for you.

Your Group Size

Before you buy any tent — whether it has a screen room included or not — there’s one question you always have to ask yourself:

How many people will be in your group?

Technically any tent with a screen room only has one sleeping area, as the screen porch is only meant for leisure. But if it includes enough protective features, you can easily fill up both spaces at max capacity.

The Elite Weathermaster and the Klondike are excellent examples of screened porches or rooms you can sleep in, as they’re more weather resistant.

However, some tents — like the Carlsbad — won’t make that possible because they have no zippered panels.

Different Tent Shapes

You’ll notice that all these tents come in one of three different shapes: cabin, dome, and tunnel. And each one works differently with a screen porch.

Most of these entries are cabin tents, which have vertical walls and high ceilings to provide you with more space. They also make great family tents, as the extra room allows you to bring extra gear and entertainment with you.

Dome tents can be good options, as they’re more weather resistant and can make the structure a lot more stable overall. Although because they don’t have vertical walls, they might not offer you as much protection when it starts to rain.

The Coleman Cabin Tent is the one tent with screen room on this list that stands out.

Unlike the others, it has more of a tunnel shape — using half-circular poles – to give you the perfect balance between a cabin and dome style tent.

Weather Forecast and Protection

Before you go on your camping trip, you should always keep track of the upcoming weather forecast. Most screen rooms are not fit for heavy rains or winds.

And while they usually get overhead coverage thanks to the tent fly, it’s often not enough to block out incoming showers.

All good camping tents — especially ones with mesh ceilings — come with a rain fly to shield the inside from oncoming storms. And while they do protect the top of the screen room area, they can’t do much if the wind changes direction and it starts raining sideways.

Some screen rooms are more weatherproof and include zip-up panels that block out the rain. Coleman’s Cabin Camping Tent goes one step further and includes a weatherproof screen that goes over the front room.

Screen Room Uses

Good screen room tents can serve many different uses depending on your group and camping trip.

They’re meant to be a lounge area where anyone can sit, relax, and enjoy the outdoors without having to worry about mosquitos

If your group is slightly larger, then it can also be used as an extra sleeping room as long as it’s protective enough against the weather.

Although something like Coleman’s Carlsbad or Ozark Trail’s Instant Cabin would not work, as they’re both missing key protective features.

And even when you don’t regularly longue in the screen room during your trip, you can also use it to safely store larger gear. This can include everything from hiking poles to larger bags, hydration packs, and other necessary tools.

Inside Storage and Other Features

Of course, while a screen porch tent can provide you with extra storage space, it should also have other areas where you can keep your belongings. And if it includes other important features that enhance your camping experience, that just makes it even better.

Each tent should also include strategically placed mesh pockets along the walls, allowing you to keep your phone and other necessities close by at all times.

They should also include a gear loft — a small canopy attached to the ceiling — for extra items that need to be protected.

Most tents now include e-ports that you can slide an electrical cord through and keep your belongings charged-up and functioning.

Ease of Setup

We wouldn’t blame you for thinking that a screen room tent is harder to pitch. After all, many regular tents are difficult enough to set up. But as long as you do your research and know which one to pick, then having a cool extra feature doesn’t have to mean more work.

This is the biggest reason why instant tents are so popular — you get all the protection and comfort without having to waste time with complicated setup. They come with pre attached poles that you telescope out and ensure a

Like all camping experts, we recommend focusing on the main tent first during setup. That way you at least have a base to work off of while you’re prepping the screened room.

All tents have a carry bag to make transporting it easier. Some include a separate bag for poles and stakes for better organization — although they’re usually meant for more experienced campers who don’t mind taking the time to build their tent.

Price

When it comes to your camping tent — and any other product – sometimes extra features mean extra costs. Yet the inclusion of a screen room doesn’t seem to have much impact on the overall price.

However, if it’s a high quality tent that you plan on using frequently then you can easily justify spending more. Pay close attention to all the online reviews, and see if a payment plan is available for tents that are out of your budget.

Our Verdict

In the end, its size, protectiveness, and special features made the Coleman Elite Weathermaster 6 an easy choice for our best tent with screen room.

Both its rooms provide you with plenty of space for sleeping, eating, and relaxation. It’s well equipped to safeguard you from mosquitos, rainstorms, and the sun’s rays. And it does all of this while keeping you and your group completely comfortable.

Although, as you can see, any of these camping tents will greatly enhance your outdoor adventures — especially when it’s warm out.

AUTHOR
Since the age of 10, Mark has enjoyed camping in the great outdoors. Although he loves the peace and quiet of the outdoors, he also likes his creature comforts. Mark’s mission is to make camping a fun and comfortable experience for all.