A flag pole is one of those camping accessories that's both practical and fun — it helps your family and friends spot your pitch from across a busy campsite, adds a personal touch to your setup, and can even double as a handy landmark after a long day out. But with so many sizes and styles available, how do you choose the right one? Here's our guide.
What Size Flag Pole Do You Need?
- 3m–4m — Great for smaller pitches, festivals, or when you just want a subtle marker. The Spirit of Air 3m and 4m High Performance poles and the 4m Brookite Telescopic are ideal for this.
- 5m–6m — The most popular choice for family campsites. Visible from a good distance without being overwhelming.
- 7m–8m — For those who want to be seen from further afield! The 7m Telescopic and Spirit of Air 8m High Performance pole are great for larger pitches or open fields.
- 9m–10m — The big ones! The 9m Telescopic and Spirit of Air 10m High Performance pole are brilliant for events, shows, or large rally pitches.
Telescopic vs Standard
All of our flag poles are telescopic for easy transport and storage. The Spirit of Air High Performance range is built to a higher specification — ideal for windier locations or regular use.
Do You Need a Ground Spike?
- Standard Ground Spike — Included with our 3m and 4m bundle poles. Suited to smaller, lighter poles on a typical campsite pitch.
- Super Ground Spike — Included with larger bundle poles (5m, 8m, 9m). Heavier duty for taller poles in softer ground or windier conditions.
- Pole Ground Spike (sold separately) — Need a spare? We sell the ground spike on its own.
Light Up Your Pitch: 5M Flag Pole Pre-Set Digital LED Dream Lights Strip — from £40.00
Want to make your pitch the talk of the campsite after dark? Our 5M Pre-Set Digital LED Dream Lights Strip is exactly what you need. Simply cable tie it to your flag pole and watch the reactions — with over 60 pre-set multicoloured flashing patterns and very high brightness, it's a proper showstopper.
No remote control needed — the patterns are pre-set and ready to go straight out of the box. The LED strip is housed inside an IP67-rated silicone rubber tube, making it fully waterproof and perfect for outdoor use.
- 5 metres of bright, multicoloured LED
- 60+ pre-set patterns — no fiddly setup required
- IP67 waterproof silicone tube — built for the outdoors
- Flexible power options — runs on mains (UK adaptor included), 12V, or 8 x AA batteries (not included)
- Just cable tie to your flag pole and go!
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Browse our full flag pole and accessories range in store or online at Newquay Camping Shop.
Top Tips
- Check your campsite's rules on flag pole height restrictions.
- Secure the pole fully before flying your flag, especially in wind.
- Choose a flag proportionate to your pole to avoid strain in strong winds.
- Use velcro cable ties to attach lights to your pole — avoid plastic cable ties as they can damage the strip.
