What Size Porta Potty Do I Need for Camping?
A porta potty for tent camping needs to be small enough to fit near your site without crowding it, and a standard unit does that job for most groups.
Most camping groups do fine with one standard porta potty rental. It stands about 92 inches tall and measures roughly 44 by 48 inches on the ground, small enough to tuck near a tent pad without eating your whole site. If you're hosting a bigger group, say a family reunion camping out near Ranchettes, 9.2 miles north of Cheyenne, figure on one unit per 20 people for a multi-day stay, the same ratio OSHA sets for construction crews under 1926.51(c). Camping groups aren't job sites, but the math still works: it keeps lines short and tanks from filling too fast.
If you want more comfort than a standard unit gives, look at the deluxe flushable porta potty, which adds a flush mechanism and a nicer interior for a bit more per day. Families camping with kids or older relatives sometimes prefer this over a bare-bones unit. For anyone needing wheelchair access, the ADA accessible porta potty meets ADA Standards 213.2, which requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster, and includes a 60 inch turning circle under ADA Standards 304.3.1. If you're not sure how many units your trip needs, our guide on how many porta potties you need walks through the math by headcount and days.
Can I Rent a Portable Sink for Camping Too?
Yes, and most camping groups end up wanting one once the porta potty is set. A camping portable sink with a water tank, available as a portable sink rental, handles dish washing, hand rinsing after cooking, and general camp cleanup without a trip to the nearest spigot. This kind of portable sink with water tank for camping works as its own self-contained station, no hookup needed. It's a different unit than a hand sanitizer station rental, which only covers quick sanitizing and doesn't meet the soap-and-towel standard under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2). If your camp includes any cooking with grills or fryers, that standard matters more than people think, since sanitizer alone won't cut grease off hands.
For bigger group camps, a portable sink station for camping built as a handwashing station rental with multiple basins beats a single sink if you've got more than a dozen people cycling through mealtime. Some Cheyenne groups pair this with a portable restroom rental setup near the cook site and a second porta potty near the tents, splitting foot traffic so nobody's walking across the whole camp at 2 a.m. If your group is closer to an RV rally than a tent camp, a camping shower trailer or full restroom trailer rental might make more sense than stacking single units, especially for stays past a week.
How Much Does a Camping Porta Potty Cost in Cheyenne?
Pricing depends mostly on how many days you need it and whether you want delivery included. Here's what a typical camping rental looks like:
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 100 to 350 | 130 to 500 | 125 to 325 |
| ADA | 200 to 400 | 120 to 240 | not typical |
| Deluxe | 85 to 1200 | 150 to 290 | not typical |
Delivery is usually a separate line, running 100 to 500 dollars for a single-day drop and closer to 50 to 150 dollars if it's billed weekly. Weekend rentals, common for camping trips, run about 125 to 400 dollars for a standard unit depending on the site. Groups camping near Fox Farm-College, about 2.0 miles south of Cheyenne, or South Greeley, 3.6 miles south, often keep delivery costs down just by being close to town. For a full cost breakdown across unit types, see our porta potty rental cost page, or check porta potty rental per day if you're only camping one night. Longer stays should look at monthly porta potty rental pricing instead, since day rates add up fast past a week.
Cheyenne Porta Pros delivers throughout the city and out to spots like Warren AFB, 5.0 miles west, and Hillsdale, 21.9 miles east, so most camping locations around Cheyenne are within normal delivery range. Placement matters too. Ground needs to be reasonably level and firm, consistent with ADA Standards 302.1 on stable surfaces, even for non-ADA units, since a tilted porta potty is a headache nobody wants mid-trip. Our porta potty placement guide covers ground prep if your camp site is uneven or grassy.
What's the best porta potty for camping, standard or deluxe?
Standard works for most tent camping trips, it's smaller, cheaper, and easier to place near a campsite. Deluxe makes sense for longer stays or groups wanting a flush feature and nicer interior. If budget is tight, start standard. You can always upgrade next trip.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty on private camping land?
Permit rules vary by location and land type, and this needs confirming with the city for anything near a public right of way. For private land, check with the property owner first. See our porta potty permit requirements page for more on how this generally works.
How often does a camping porta potty get serviced?
For short camping trips, usually no service is needed since a single tank easily covers a weekend. Longer stays follow the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline of one service visit weekly for typical use. Ask about a mid-week pump-out if your group is large or staying more than a week.
Can I get a small porta potty for a solo camping trip?
Yes, a standard unit works fine even for one or two campers over a long weekend. It's sized the same either way, about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, so cost is really the only thing that changes with group size. Renting solo just means lower total days needed.
Does Cheyenne Porta Pros deliver to camping sites outside city limits?
Yes, delivery reaches areas like Ranchettes and Hillsdale beyond the main city footprint. Distance affects the delivery fee, so a site further out may cost more to reach. Call ahead with your exact camping location for delivery pricing specific to that spot.
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