Tesla Camping at Campgrounds
Before booking, confirm that car camping is allowed, the parking pad is large enough, and EV charging is permitted if you plan to use site power.
Campground Checklist
- Confirm that sleeping inside the Tesla is allowed
- Reserve the correct site type: tent, car-camping, or RV site
- Confirm electric site availability before arrival
- Ask whether EV charging is allowed from the site power
- Confirm outlet type, amperage, and cord path
- Charge before arrival if campground charging is not confirmed
- Pick a level parking pad with enough room for the doors and hatch
- Set up window covers before quiet hours
- Keep outside gear within campground rules
- Know the nearest charger outside the campground
Electric Sites and EV Charging
- Confirm outlet type and amperage before arrival
- Confirm that the campground allows EV charging from the site outlet
- Use compatible Tesla charging equipment and adapters
- Keep the charging cord out of roads and walking paths
- Do not use damaged, wet, loose, overloaded, or improvised outlets
- Use a Supercharger or public charger if the site power is questionable
Camp Mode at a Campground
- Set Camp Mode before quiet hours
- Choose a temperature that works with your bedding
- Keep bright cabin lights off after quiet hours
- Keep phone, keys, shoes, and a light within reach
- Keep the driver seat and exit path clear
- Check expected overnight battery use when site power is unavailable
Choosing the Site
- Level parking pad
- Enough room to open the doors and hatch
- Safe cord path if using approved site power
- Bathroom access after dark
- Check quiet hours before arriving
- Arrive during campground check-in hours
Bathrooms, Showers, and Quiet Hours
- Check bathroom and shower hours before settling in
- Keep a small light and shoes ready for nighttime restroom trips
- Keep outside gear within the campground rules
- If arriving late, park, put up the window covers, start Camp Mode, and go to bed
Before You Arrive
- Charge the car before entering the campground
- Save the campground address and check-in instructions
- Check arrival hours and gate rules
- Know the nearest charger outside the campground
- Keep window covers and bedding easy to reach
- Keep cords and adapters organized
- Bring a small light
- Save key campground details before losing cell service
Related Driveabout guides:
Tesla Camping Checklist | Tesla Camping Sites and Overnight Parking | Tesla Camping Charging | Tesla Camp Mode | Tesla Camping Showers | Tesla Road Trip Camping