Glamping is a relatively new type of vacationing that offers an even more luxurious experience than a traditional camping trip.
The word “glamping” combines the words “glamorous” and “camping.” It’s not glamorous in the sense that you’ll be wearing diamonds and drinking champagne, but it does offer many amenities that aren’t available on traditional camping trips.
One of these amenities is bathroom access, which can vary depending on the glamping accommodations you choose to book.
In general, most glamping tents do not have toilets inside the tent. However, hosts may choose to install a composting toilet, and luxury glamping units tend to have bathrooms with showers by default.
In this blog post we will explore how often glamping tents come with toilets and whether or not they are typically included.
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Can Glamping Tents Have Toilets?

Believe it or not, glamping is a relatively new way to experience the outdoors without sacrificing amenities and is increasing in popularity. That is if you disregard the fact that glamping is how we humans have lived for centuries.
Some glamping tents have a bathroom inside for the campers to use, but the vast majority of glamping sites install an outhouse near the tent.
So in most cases, glamping tents can have toilets inside the tent if you install one yourself, which can be quite the undertaking if you aren’t a carpenter or familiar with plumbing.
The bathroom can be as simple or extravagant as you want it to be, but it will typically include a toilet and sink with running water. Bathrooms are also available in the form of portable composting toilets that eliminate the need for plumbing, but will need to be manually emptied quite frequently.
The problem that needs to be considered is how to dispose of the waste, and whether or not there you’re able to plumb into the septic system or need special permits.
Do They Make Glamping Tents With Bathrooms?
As more and more manufacturers of glamping tents are coming onto the scene, they are offering tents with elaborate designs that bathrooms.
The bathrooms in these glamping tents can be fitted out to look like any style you want, from rustic and woodsy to modern chic. A Luxury glamping tent may even include a shower or standing bathtub with plumbing.
For example, luxury Safari-style glamping tents by BushTec Adventure are specifically designed to withstand African climates and are designed with in-unit bathrooms in the floor plans.
Brand | Type | Bathroom |
---|---|---|
Wall Tent Shop | Traditional Safari | No |
Psyclone Tents | Traditional Yurt | No |
Big Sky Canvas | Traditional Safari | Optional |
BushTec | Luxury Safari | Yes |
Pacific Domes | Luxury Dome | Yes |
Do Yurts Have Toilets?
Much like a regular glamping tent, yurts do not typically come with bathroom facilities. However, this does not mean that you cannot also install a toilet or design a bathroom inside the tent.
In fact, yurts and bell tents have a circular floor plan and are easy to place a bathroom anywhere.
This circular shape also means that there is plenty of space for a bathroom and toilet, which makes it possible to have this amenity inside the tent without losing any valuable flooring.
What If There Are No Bathrooms In My Glamping Tent?
If you find your glamping tent doesn’t have a bathroom, you’re going to have to install a composting toilet or replace your tent with an upgraded one.
You can purchase a prefabricated bathroom unit or build it yourself using some plywood and 2×4.
When installing this bathroom unit, make sure to follow the plumbing code for your building location so you can easily run water and electricity.
If you’re going to build it yourself, be sure there is plenty of room inside for toilet, sink/vanity area with mirror and storage space in case you need.
Alternatively, you could build a shower and bathroom unit outside of the glamping tent that isn’t too far from the bathroom.
This would allow you to have a shower right outside the bedroom, which could be useful for guests or if it’s raining out and there are no bathrooms within walking distance.
Other Amenities in a Typical Glamping Tent

Whether you’re staying in luxury glamping dome or a rustic safari tent, you’ll find a variety of amenities to suit your needs. Generally, glamping tents have more modern conveniences and are less rustic than traditional camping accommodations.
Glamping tents are outfitted with beds, furniture and even a small kitchen for preparing food. In some cases, you’ll also find electricity for lights in the evening hours as well as wireless Internet access if available.
You can expect to find the following amenities at most any glamping site:
A Queen-sized Bed
Instead of sleeping on the ground in a sleeping bag, you can expect a luxurious queen sized bed with plenty of pillows and comforters to cozy up with.
Many hosts will even go the extra mile and install a memory foam mattress topper for an even more comfortable night’s sleep.
This certainly beats traditional camping accommodations where you’re lucky if the ground is level.
Air Conditioning or Heating
Portable air conditioning machines are small and easy to outfit inside a majority of glamping tents and they’re a must when temperatures are above 100 degrees.
For climates that are colder, robust safari tents and yurts will often contain a wood burning stove inside to keep you warm.
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with taking advantage of the sun and lounging outside in a hammock between naps to escape any uncomfortable heat should you really want to “rough it.”
And your guests will thank you!
A Kitchenette For Cooking Your Own Food
One of the best camping memories we have is the smell of the BBQ grill cooking in the evenings around the campfire while being surrounded by nature.
Luxury camping takes it a bit further, as most glamping tents have provide a small kitchenette for cooking/preparing food and a dining area for enjoying your food.
You’ll typically find everything from a stove, mini-fridge and microwave to utensils and sometimes running water for doing dishes.
Electricity to Charge Your Devices
In todays busy world, we’re rarely without our phone, tablet or laptop even if we intend on spending time outdoors in nature.
With that in mind, most hosts will equip their glamping tent with solar electricity for charging your devices.
Sometimes glamp sites will feature Wi-Fi for internet access and/or even a TV for entertainment.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a luxury experience in the outdoors, glamping is an option that can make your stay glamorous while still being environmentally friendly.
The tents offer amenities like private bathrooms and showers as well as living room areas to relax after exploring nature all day long.
While it may not be possible to have electricity or running water at these locations, they do provide some of the comforts of home with just enough roughing it mixed in.
After reading this article, hopefully you have a better understanding about what type of facilities are available at camping sites so that when visiting one near you on vacation or business trip, you can plan accordingly!