What Size Porta Potty Works Best for Camping?
If you searched for a portable toilet for camping near me, most campers do fine with a standard porta potty rental. It stands about 92 inches tall and holds a 60 to 70 gallon tank, which covers a family group for several days before it needs a pump-out. If you're hosting a bigger group camp, or something closer to a small festival layout, look at how many units you actually need before you order. The rule of thumb from OSHA 1926.51(c) for work crews is 1 toilet for every 20 people, and a lot of campground organizers use that same ratio as a sanity check even though it's not a camping regulation. For a scout troop, church retreat, or family reunion campout in Plymouth, that usually means one unit per 15 to 20 campers for a weekend.
If someone in your group needs more room to maneuver, an ADA accessible porta potty gives you the 60 inch turning circle called for under ADA Standards 304.3.1, plus a wider door opening. Weekly ADA rates run 120 to 240 dollars, which isn't much more than standard once you're renting for several nights. For something nicer than the basic unit, the deluxe flushable porta potty adds a flush mechanism and a sink, and it rents by the day starting around 85 dollars.
| unit | day | week |
|---|---|---|
| standard | 100 - 350 | 130 - 500 |
| ada | 200 - 400 | 120 - 240 |
| deluxe | 85 - 1200 | 150 - 290 |
Check the porta potty rental cost page for the full daily and monthly breakdown, or use the porta potty rental checklist before your trip to confirm delivery access, since most camp roads aren't built for a full-size service truck.
Do I Need a Portable Sink Too?
Yes, if you're cooking, cleaning dishes, or handling food at the campsite, a separate handwashing setup makes the whole camp easier to manage. A handwashing station rental or portable sink rental gives you running water without hauling jugs back and forth. Under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)2, washing facilities need soap and towels or a hand-drying device, not just sanitizer, and that's a good baseline even outside a work site. A portable sink with a water tank for camping holds enough for a weekend group and pairs well with a standard toilet unit so nobody's washing hands out of a cooler, and setting up a portable sink station for camping near the cooking area keeps grease and food scraps away from the sleeping tents.
If your group camp doesn't have well water or a hookup, OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water at any workplace, and the same logic applies to a remote campsite: bring your own supply, don't count on finding one. A hand sanitizer station rental is a fine backup between sink stops but it doesn't replace real washing, especially after handling raw food or firewood.
For bigger group camps, a camping shower trailer from our shower trailer rental lineup or a full restroom trailer rental turns a rustic camp into something closer to a small lodge. The 2 stall restroom trailer is the right size for family reunions or scout camporees, while the 4 stall restroom trailer handles a larger weekend gathering. Both come with running water and real stalls, not just a stall and a hole.
How Far in Advance Should I Book for a Camping Trip?
Book at least a week out for a normal weekend trip, longer if it's a holiday weekend or falls near a Plymouth event that's already got trucks booked. Delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so scout your site access before delivery day, especially on narrower camp roads or wooded lots. If you're planning something last-minute, check the emergency porta potty rental page, since same-day options exist but cost more and depend on truck availability that day.
Plymouth sits within a short drive of several communities worth checking if your camp spot is actually just outside city limits: Minnetonka is 7.2 miles south, St. Louis Park is 9.1 miles southeast, and Eden Prairie is 12.8 miles south. If your trip lands closer to one of those, the service areas page has the full coverage map. For anyone comparing monthly options because they're setting up a longer-term camp or seasonal site, the monthly porta potty rental page breaks down that pricing separately from short weekend rentals.
What's the best porta potty for tent camping?
A standard unit is the right call for most tent camping. It's compact, cheap by the day, and easy to place near a cluster of tents without needing power or plumbing hookups nearby.
Can I rent a porta potty for just a weekend?
Yes. Weekend rates for a standard unit run in the 125 to 400 dollar range depending on unit and delivery distance, which covers most two or three night camping trips.
How often does the tank need pumping during a camping trip?
The 60 to 70 gallon tank comfortably covers a small group for a weekend without service. For week-long stays or larger groups, ask about a mid-week pump visit when you book.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty at my campsite?
That depends on where the campsite sits and whether it's on private land or a managed campground. Placement rules aren't standard citywide, so confirm with Plymouth before delivery.
Is a portable sink worth adding to a camping order?
Yes, especially for group cooking or longer stays. A handwashing setup keeps things sanitary without hauling water jugs, and it pairs cheaply with any toilet rental.
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