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First time camper here!

Is there a usual pitch size policy for tents? We're planning on our first tent being a Vango Colorado 600DLX and presumed this would be accepted everywhere, after all its not that big. But someone has put doubt in my mind saying that many sites will not accept it...do you think this true?

Thanks in anticipation

Matt

HI & welcome

Pitch sizes will vary from park to park. The Camping & Caravan Club (CCC) have a pitch size of 8m x 5m (think thats correct). Some parks will ask you for the size of your tent so make sure you have that to hand. Sometimes you may need to book 2 pitches if the tent goes over the pitch size.

Happy camping

I would never pay for two pitches, if the site doesn't have pitches big enough I find one that does, there are lots that take bigger tents, there's a comprehensive list on here.

Sites accepting large tents

Thanks for the help all...much appreciated.

We've actually changed our mind and gone for the Orchy 600, as little smaller and looks a bit easier to errect, especially with it being out first. Should be delivered ina few days!

Once again thanks.

Matt