Ozark Trail Flat Creek 12-Person Family House Tent

The Ozark Trail Flat Creek 12-Person tent is like a house for your campsite! It’s huge, with separate rooms, built-in storage, and even a place to shower.

Overview

This tent is awesome! They call it a “Family House Tent,” and it really lives up to the name. It’s built with a strong frame (you can see it in the picture – that’s the tent without the rain cover on). This means the tent stands up all by itself; you don’t need to stake it down to keep it upright. To set it up, you just connect the poles together and then attach the tent to them. Easy!

Some people call these “wall tents” because the sides go almost straight up, just like the walls in your house. This makes the tent feel extra roomy. And because of its strong frame, it stands up all on its own – no need to lean it against anything or tie it down!

This tent is packed with cool features! It has a unique cross-shaped floor plan, and when you walk in, you step into a front room with its own floor mat. From there, you enter the main area, which has dividers you can use to create separate rooms. And that’s not all… there’s even more to discover!

This tent is seriously spacious! The ceiling is a whopping 86 inches high — that’s over 7 feet! — giving you plenty of headroom wherever you are inside.

Closets and a shower room

Shower Time!

Believe it or not, this tent has its own shower area at the back! You can see it in the picture – it’s that extra section in the middle. It even has a zippered door for privacy. No more trekking to the campground showers in the middle of the night! As far as I know, this is the only tent out there with this awesome feature.

Storage Galore!

You’ll also find two built-in storage spaces on the sides of the tent (see the top of the picture). They’re more like open shelves than closets because they don’t have doors. But they come with handy organizers to keep your gear neat and tidy. I’ve added this tent to my list of tents with great storage options because these organizers are so useful!

How many rooms are there?

Imagine stepping inside this tent! This picture gives you a peek inside, showing the welcoming entrance area bathed in natural light from the large windows.

This tent is amazing! It’s like a small house with its tall walls and separate rooms. You walk through the front door into an entrance area with big windows on both sides. Then, there’s another door that leads to a huge room – over 20 feet long! You can use dividers to split this big room into three smaller rooms, or you can leave it as one giant space. And don’t forget the shower room at the back – no more sharing those campground showers!

The whole tent is filled with light thanks to the large windows everywhere. They have screens to keep the bugs out, and you can zip them closed for privacy. There are even two storage areas with handy organizers to keep your gear neat and tidy.

You can set this tent up in a bunch of different ways. Use all the dividers to create four rooms (including the shower), or take them out to make two big rooms. It’s really flexible!

Materials

Strong Frame: This tent uses strong steel poles to hold its shape. These poles are connected with special parts, kind of like a puzzle, to create the frame. The poles are even color-coded, so it’s easy to put them together correctly. (You can watch some videos to see how it works.)

Fabric: The tent’s material meets safety standards for flammability, which means it’s not easy to catch on fire (but it’s still important to be careful with flames!). They don’t say exactly how waterproof it is, but the seams of the rain cover are sealed up to keep water out.

Floor: The floor is made of tough material, but the way it’s cut might make it a little less waterproof. This is because the seams (where they stitched the pieces together) are around the edges of the floor, which could be a weak spot for leaks.

Ventilation

This tent is built for fresh air! It has huge windows all around with mesh screens, and even the double-wide door has big mesh panels. Looking at the picture from above, you can see that a big chunk of the ceiling is also made of mesh – that’s like having a giant screen window overhead!

While there aren’t any special vents in the rain cover, they’ve added two floor vents in the main room to keep the air flowing even when it’s raining. Overall, this tent does a great job of keeping things cool and comfortable inside. You won’t have to worry about feeling stuffy in this tent!

More information

• Welcome Mat: There’s a built-in mat at the front door to help keep dirt and leaves out of your tent.
• Power Up: You can bring electricity into the tent with the special E-port, so you can charge your phone and other devices.
• Pockets Galore: There are lots of storage pockets on the walls to keep all your small stuff organized.
• Hanging Storage: Three shelves give you even more space to store things or hang lanterns.
• Light it Up: The tent comes with three sets of rope lights to brighten up the inside.
• Movie Night: You can even hang a big screen inside for watching movies! (See the pictures above.)

This Ozark Trail Flat Creek 12-person Family House Tent is intended for

Regarding the area:

It’s supposed to fit 12 people, but that seems like a squeeze! They don’t tell you the exact size of the floor, but the whole tent is pretty big: 21 feet long and 17 feet wide. It has a kind of cross shape, so it’s hard to say exactly how much usable space there is.

They say you can fit four queen-size beds inside, which is true, but that means it’s definitely not big enough for 12 people. It seems like they figured out the number of people based on how many sleeping pads could fit on the floor.

I did some rough calculations, and it looks like the total floor space is around 194 square feet, including the closets and shower room. That means each person would get about 16 square feet – not a lot of personal space!

Regarding seasons & climate:

This tent is like a summer cabin! With all its huge mesh windows and tall ceilings, you’ll have plenty of fresh air and space to relax. It’s perfect for warm-weather camping trips with the family.

Just keep in mind that this tent is best suited for calm weather. The rain cover is a bit small, and all those windows could be a problem if it gets too windy or rainy. Plus, the floor might be a bit prone to leaks.

Because it’s so big and heavy (over 80 pounds!), you’ll need to drive to your campsite. Think of it like a portable cabin that you bring along in your car!

Specifications

• Size: This thing is huge! It’s like a small room, measuring 21 feet long and 17 feet wide. And with a ceiling over 7 feet high, even tall people will have plenty of headroom.
• Weight: Okay, here’s the catch: it weighs over 80 pounds! That’s like carrying a giant bag of potatoes. You’ll definitely need a car to transport this tent.
• Space: Even though it says it fits 12 people, that’s probably pushing it. Realistically, it’s best for 6-8 people.
• Packed size: When it’s all folded up, it’s still pretty big – about the size of a really large suitcase.
• Extras: Don’t forget, this tent has some awesome features like a built-in shower, storage spaces, and lots of windows.
• Warranty: It comes with a 6-month warranty, just in case anything goes wrong.

Conclusion:

This Ozark Trail tent is really something special! It’s like a home away from home, with a shower, tons of storage, and different ways to set up the rooms. Just remember that it’s best for good weather and you’ll need a car to carry it.