Tag:tourism=camp_pitch
 tourism = camp_pitch
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A tent or caravan pitch location within a campsite or caravan site. 
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| Group: tourism |
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Status: approved
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This tag provides a way to specify individual pitches within a campsite (a.k.a. campground) or caravan site (RV Park).
A "camp pitch" in this context is the free space used to place a tent or caravan within a tourism=camp_site or tourism=caravan_site area.
Usually only one caravan is permitted on an individual pitch, but more than one tent may be allowed on a single pitch in some cases.
How to map
A camp pitch is tagged either as a 
node located at the pitch identifying post or sign, or a 
way around the boundary of the pitch if this area is clearly verifiable (for example, if there is a fence or border around the individual pitch area).
The pitch must be located within an area tagged tourism=camp_site or tourism=caravan_site
The following tags should be placed on the point or way:
| Tag | Description |
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tourism=camp_pitch |
This is a pitch for a tent, caravan or motorhome. |
ref=* |
If a specific pitch has an identifier; usually on a post, sign or map; use the ref tag to record the identifier. |
addr:unit=* |
If the campground has a street address with official unit numbers for each camp pitch, then in addition to using ref=* a addr:unit=* may be used. However, not all campgrounds have street addresses so using ref=* is the more generally relevant option.
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Example
tourism=camp_pitch
+ ref=230
+ addr:unit=230
Tags used in combination
These additional property tags may be added to describe characteristics of the camp pitch and availability of amenities at the pitch:
| Key | Value | Comment |
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| capacity | number
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Maximum number of visitors allowed |
| caravans | yes/no
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Whether camping in vehicles is allowed |
| tents | yes/no
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Whether camping in tents is allowed |
| parking | yes/no
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If motor vehicle parking is permitted at the pitch |
| surface | paved/unpaved/grass/etc.
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The surface material of the pitch |
| maxlength | <number of meters>
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The maximum length of vehicle / caravan permitted |
| maxwidth | <number of meters>
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The maximum width of vehicle / caravan permitted |
| fireplace | yes/no
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Whether a fireplace with chimney is present |
| openfire | yes/no
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Whether an open fire or campfire is permitted |
| drinking_water | yes/no
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Availability of water to drink. |
| internet_access | wlan
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Provision of wireless access to the internet, e.g. via WiFi. |
| picnic_table | yes/no
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Availability of a picnic table at the pitch. |
| power_supply | yes/no
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Whether the pitch has electricity supplied |
| permanent_camping | yes/no
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Whether the pitch is for permanent residents only |
Regional differences
USA and Canada
Some say tourism=camp_pitch in the wilderness can be tagged with backcountry=yes and does not have to be enclosed in a tourism=camp_site and can also mark areas where several tents can be pitched, not only one. In April 2026, this use case comprises around one sixth (1600 vs 10,000) of combinations with backcountry=yes. For more details, see the US Wiki and this thread.
Maps
See also
Possible tagging errors, controversies and frequent errors
- a small, simple area, with little or no equipment, that allows you to camp legally, outside of any other structure that can be qualified as a site, or a standalone dispersed camp pitch that aren't within a campsite:
tourism=camp_site+camp_site=basic(possible +capacity:tents=1), if such sites should be mapped at all. tourism=camp_pitchnot withing atourism=camp_siteortourism=caravan_sitecan be found with this overpass turbo query.- a sports field :
leisure=pitch - a reception structure for displaced persons inquires with
amenity=social_facility+social_facility:for=displaced - a "spontaneous" camp of displaced persons is sometimes indicated with
amenity=refugee_siteto differentiate between a reception structure and a spontaneous camp.