If you’re heading out on a good weather tour, a camping table is essential. With so many options out there, the key to finding the best camping table for you is to keep it simple. What’s better than an al fresco meal from the comfort of your pitch or a surface to prep your barbecue food in the sun?
Most people will want something lightweight, quick to put up and take down, compact and easy to clean. That’s where this guide comes in – we’re sharing our pick of the best camping tables we’ve seen, to help you find the right one for you.
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What to consider when choosing the best camping table
The right camping table will offer you the surface space that you need on a sturdy base. Think about whether you’ll be sitting around it or just using it as storage and, if so, how many people will it need to accommodate? If you will be using it to eat, think about whether it will suit the chairs you have – and if you’re on the lookout for some, our best camping chair guide is sure to help.
Another important consideration is how much space you have. Camping tables tend to take up more room than chairs for instance, so think about where you can put it when you’re in transit. You might want an option that comes with a carry case, or a more lightweight table if you’re thinking about taking it beyond the campsite. Something else to factor in is the size of your pitch and whether you have other equipment like a motorhome awning or a motorhome barbecue to accommodate for.
If you know what you’re looking for, you’re bound to find a suitable option in our lineup. We’re taking a look at different options, including tables with integrated storage, including seating and fold-up models.
What is the best camping table?
Costway Folding Picnic Table
Portal Folding Aluminium Camping Table
HANGOU Camping Table
WOLTU Folding Camping Table
Lifetime Folding Table
KingCamp Bamboo Camping Table
Vango Orchard Table and Chair Set
Isabella Lightweight Table
Kampa Happy Table & Chairs
Outdoor Revolution Aluminium Top Camping Table
The best camping tables:
Costway Folding Picnic Table
- Dimensions: 61 x 120 x 54/71 cm
- Packed dimensions: 61 x 60 x 7 cm
- Weight: 7kg
- Max load: 20kg
This lightweight table is great for stashing in your car or motorhome, and it folds down into a handy carry case that’s just 7cm high. You can choose between two heights – 54 cm and 71 cm – by adding the extra set of legs which are included in the set.
The table also comes with a detachable storage bin with two sections and adjustable covers. The storage is great for food, plates and cutlery, cooking equipment and more, while the zippered covers can be completely closed or secured open by velcro.
The wipeable surface is made from a durable, waterproof density board with anti-deformation wrap. The aluminium frame is reinforced with extra bars to give the table enough support to bear up to 20kg.
Portal Folding Aluminium Camping Table
- Dimensions: 70 x 70 x 67cm
- Packed dimensions: 70 x 19 x 5.5cm
- Weight: 4.3kg
- Max load: 30kg
Simple yet effective, this aluminium table is super lightweight but can hold up to 30kg. It can be folded up into a surprisingly compact bag which is great for taking on short walks or to the beach. The bag can be split into two compartments – one for the surface and another for the frame – to avoid friction damage when you’re on the go. The materials are naturally waterproof, durable and rust-resistant.
Designed with a snap-together installation process, the table is simple to put up and utilises X-shaped brackets to ensure sturdiness. The 70cm x 70cm surface can hold up to 30kg and the built-in anti slip rubber feet make it a great choice for both grass and hardstanding pitches.
HANGOU Camping Table
- Dimensions: 51 x 73 x 62 cm
- Packed dimensions: 75 x 40 x 5 cm
- Weight: 2.28kg
- Max load: 25kg
Offering something a bit different, this is one of the best camping tables for al fresco dining. The two-tier unit includes a table top made of high density canvas that can be easily cleaned and can hold up to 25kg. At 62cm, the table is high enough to sit around and is great for displaying or storing food, while the 4 built-in mesh drinks holders make it great for socialising with a drink.
The lower shelf makes for great supplementary storage while eating, and the stainless steel frame is hardwearing and supportive. The frame unfolds quickly and collapses to a compact size to be stored in a useful carry bag. At 2.28kg, it’s the lightest camping table featured in our round up, so is a great option if you’re not looking to add too big of a table to your camping collection.
WOLTU Folding Camping Table
- Dimensions: 120 x 68.5 x 59-78.5 cm
- Packed dimensions: 123 x 10 x 20 cm
- Weight: 5.5kg
- Max load: 45kg
You might be looking for something with some more surface area, in which case the WOLTU table could be the best camping table for you. Made from aluminium, the table and frame are weatherproof and rust-resistant, making it easy to maintain. The combination of Y-shaped legs and X-brackets make the table robust enough to hold up to 45kg while only weighing 5.5kg.
The adjustable legs allow you to use the table at 59cm or 78.5 cm, making it versatile and great for eating around. Designed with a roll-up table top and easily collapsible legs, the unit can be folded up into a sleek, compact carry bag that can be stored in all cars and motorhomes.
LIFETIME Folding Table Set
- Dimensions: 42 x 24 x 29 cm
- Weight: 14kgs
- Max load: 113 kgs (benches and table)
Don’t want to carry around chairs for your camping table? Well, this model from Lifetime comes with its own seating! Constructed from high-density polyethylene and powder-coated steel, the table and benches are perfectly designed for outdoor use and can comfortably seat 4 people.
The stain resistant material can be wiped down and is completely waterproof, plus the frame is protected from rust damage. The benches are independent of the table and can bear up to 133 kgs each. Both clip conveniently into the underside of the table and the legs of all pieces fold neatly, making storage incredibly easy.
KingCamp Bamboo Camping Table
- Dimensions: 65 x 50 x 45 – 65 cm
- Packed dimensions: 65 x 14 x 12 cm
- Weight: 4.2kg
- Max load: 80kg
This attractive camping table features an anti-UV surface made from easy-to-clean natural bamboo. Supported by a sturdy aluminium frame, the 65 x 50 cm table top can fit 2-4 people comfortably and holds up to 80kg. The legs also feature anti-slip foot pads and safety locks to prevent the table collapsing.
Split into three sections attached by metal hinges, the table top folds down to a super compact size while the legs can be folded in so the unit fits in a 65 x 14 cm bag. Another great feature is the 3 height options – 45cm, 52cm and 65cm – controlled easily by adjusting the legs.
Vango Orchard Table and Chair Set
- Dimension: Table: 86 x 86 x 71cm, chair: 47 x 40 x 71cm
- Packed dimension: 86 x 25 x 44.5cm
- Weight: 14.40kg
- Max load: table: 80kg, chairs: 100kg
We think this Vango camping table will add some stylish flair to any outdoor eating experience. Its steel frame should give you the confidence that this is a product that is made to last. We like the fact that you get four chairs with the set too, and both the table and chairs are waterproof, so you don’t need to worry about the elements.
The set folds up nice and small, ideal for transportation. The carry bag will then provide an easy way to get it from your car or ‘van to your chosen spot.
Isabella Lightweight Table
- Dimension: 00 x 68 x (72-74) cm
- Pack dimensions: 100 x 68 x 6.5cm
- Weight: 5.77kg
- Max load: 80kg
Coming with rounded corners, this camping table lives up to the ‘lightweight’ in its name, weighing only 4.59kg, despite its impressive max load of 80kg. It’s made from aluminium, and when it’s not in use, you can fold it away to give yourself some useful portability.
Something that we particularly like with this option is that it gives you the option of adjusting the table’s height and tilt. This means any uneven ground becomes much less of an issue. The tabletop itself features several layers of fibreglass and you should find plenty of legroom when you’re sitting down too.
Kampa Happy Table & Chairs
- Dimensions: 65 x 85.5 x 67cm
- Pack size: 86 x 39 x 10.5cm
- Weight: 7.30kg
- Max load: 85kg per seat
We like this innovative camping table set from Kampa. It comes with four seats, so you don’t need to worry about finding room for any extra chairs when you’re loading up your ‘van or car.
Ingeniously, when it’s being packed up, it can be folded away into a briefcase, which not only makes transportation simpler, but could help it to avoid any damage on the road too.
Usefully, there’s even a hole for a parasol in the table, so you can shelter from the sun.
Outdoor Revolution Aluminium Top Camping Table
- Dimensions: 130 x 60 x 70 cm
- Pack size: 130 x 60 x 10 cm
- Max load: 30kg
- Weight: 6kg
We think this Outdoor Revolution option is a worthy addition to our best camping table guide.
It not only looks good, but, thanks to the two folding side tables, it provides you with some useful flexibility. The table can only bear a weight of 30kg, but it has an impressive length of 130cm, with the tops of the table made from an aluminium sheet, with a powder coat finish.
When you’re not using it, you can fold it flat, giving you a compact means for storing it. Then, when it’s time to transport it, you can use the carry handle to make moving it from place to place that bit easier.
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