The 9 Best Beach Wagons of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon

$140 at Amazon $143 at Wayfair

This is as close to a perfect beach wagon as we can get. It required almost no assembly, was light to pull, and storing it was as simple as folding it closed. To use it? Simply open and unfold. It has three different cup holders and compartments, as well as space to hold smaller items to stay organized. 

This is a simple, sturdy beach wagon that we feel comfortable taking to a day at the beach as well as on a camping trip. When we choose our beach wagons, we’re looking for functionality in maneuvering and packing, as well as simplicity and ease of use. We’d recommend this to anyone looking for a beach wagon, but particularly someone who doesn’t have a ton of storage space and needs something reliable that stores easily, in a compact manner. We were also fans of the wide handle lever as well as the expandable integrated cup holders.

The Details: 34.3 x 20 x 26.4 inches | 25 pounds | 350-pound weight capacity | Polyester and steel

Best for Pets

Radio Flyer 3-in-1 Wagon with Canopy

$100 $94 at Amazon $159 at Walmart

This wagon took just a few minutes to set up and was easy to operate, fold, and wheel around. With high seat backs and thick padding inside, it's an excellent option for transporting pets and small children. The wagon felt sturdy and durable enough to handle even the most wiggly animals. We also liked that one side can be zipped open to allow for easy loading and unloading — this is a game-changer for people who want to tote around large dogs that might have trouble jumping inside themselves. The overhead canopy is also a nice touch to offer some relief from the sun. During testing, we found that the wheels pulled smoothly through sand and over other kinds of terrain.

The Details: 39.4 x 21.3 x 40.8 inches | 23 pounds | 150-pound weight capacity | Plastic, stainless steel

Best for Heavy Loads

Gregory Alpaca Gear Wagon

$250 at REI View on Gregory.com

This wagon was easy to clean after use and came packed into its own polyester carry bag, though the fit was so tight we probably won’t use the bag to store the wagon again after our first use. The Alpaca held up well during our testing period, keeping Gregory’s reputation for reliable, durable outdoor gear, and we felt confident dragging it around through all sorts of sand and dirt.

The wagon folds up well and we were able to stash it against the wall in our garage and felt like it didn’t take up too much room. The back wheels are fixed and the front have full rotational maneuverability, giving this good traction as well as adaptability for bumpy terrain. We were particularly excited about the rain cover that comes stashed in its own dedicated pocket. During our three-month testing period, we found ourselves using this wagon more than anticipated because of how easily it allowed us to transport bulky items in a variety of situations. The overall quality has also held up well.

The Details: 38.6 x 23.2 x 20.9 inches | 28.75 pounds | 250-pound weight capacity | Polyester, steel, and rubber

Best with Shade

Radio Flyer All-Terrain Venture Stroll’N Wagon

$179 $168 at Walmart View on Radioflyer.com

Though this wagon came in multiple pieces, it was easy to assemble and just required a few extra turns to tighten the main components. Different sides and sections unzip for easy cleaning as well as entry and exit, and it holds two children (or pets) as well as gear for a full beach day, like totes, chairs, and beach towels. We love the integrated cup holders, and we were able to use the poles from the shade to hook life jackets when the shade isn't in use.

The smaller front wheels have extra maneuverability while the larger wheels are fixed for traction, though we would have liked to see more grip from the front wheels in deep sand. Overall, this wagon impressed us with its smoothness and maneuverability on both pavement and sand, and felt easy to push as well as pull. The sun shade reduced our stress during bright days, and gave the kids a place to rest and eat snacks out of the sun. After three months of regular use, the wagon has held up well and shows no signs of wear and tear.

The Details: 47.24 x 24.41 x 41.34 inches | 35 pounds | 120-pound weight capacity | Polyester, plastic, and steel

Best Collapsible

Timber Ridge Collapsible Wagon

$90 at Amazon View on Shopwestfieldoutdoors.com

Packing this wagon was a total breeze — it has tall walls and a spacious interior when it’s unfolded, and to collapse it, you simply compress the sides, remove the support insert, and buckle the straps around the outside. It stores flat lying down or standing up, and felt simple and secure to unfold in a matter of seconds. We got plenty of sand inside this wagon during the testing period, and since most of it was on the removable insert, we simply took the insert out and shook everything off. We had an SUV packed with all of our vacation gear and were able to tuck this collapsed wagon into the trunk easily, making it an excellent option for bringing on vacation as well as day trips. The full capacity is 225 pounds, and while we never loaded it that full, we’re confident in its durability and no matter how much we packed it, it was easy to roll on a variety of surfaces. It still looks and works great after three months of real-world testing.

The Details: 32.3 x 24.8 x 19.7 inches | 21 pounds | 225-pound weight capacity | Nylon, steel, and rubber

Best All-terrain

Bob Gear Renegade Wagon

$400 $300 at Amazon $650 at REI $650 at Nordstrom

The shade canopy, adjustable safety straps, and collapsible handle all worked smoothly right off the bat, and continued to feel sturdy and safe during our entire testing period. The wagon steers and rolls without issue, and we had plenty of comments about how classy it looked during our outings. It rolled just as well over gravelly surfaces as it did through hard-packed sand, though it was a little tougher to keep moving over deep, soft sand. If you have to make your kids get out and walk for a few yards, so be it. Once this wagon was assembled, folding it and storing it was easy. The materials all felt well made, and we loved the cup holders as well as the trays for the kiddos.

The Details: 49.62 x 28.61 x 27.83 inches | 40 pounds | 165-pound weight capacity | Nylon, plastic, steel, and rubber

Easiest Set-up

Whitsunday Collapsible Folding Cart

$80 $70 at Amazon View on Whitsundayshop.com

While the wheel size was a bit smaller than we were expecting (and smaller than other wagons we’ve tested), we were impressed with how sturdy and maneuverable this wagon felt during our beach and pool days. That said, it was slightly trickier to get through sand than a wagon with bigger wheels, but the compact size and incredible ease of setup makes up for it. This wagon came ready to go out of the box, and took less than one minute to fully set up. Once set up, it felt secure and safe for bringing the family out, and it folded up easily for transport and storage. We recommend this for anyone who wants to load and unload items quickly, or has a lot on their plate and doesn’t want to worry about a complicated breakdown and setup of their transport situation. We pulled this thorough grass and sand, across pavement, and up and down slopes and felt confident the whole time.

The Details: 29.1 x 18.5 x 35.8 inches | 23.5 pounds | 300-pound weight capacity | Nylon and steel

Most Versatile

Navatiee Collapsible Folding Wagon

$80 at Amazon

This large-capacity wagon folds up easily for transport and storage, and didn’t take up noticeable space in our garage. We love this wagon for its capacity as well as its versatility. We’d be happy taking this on vacation as well as for a relaxing pool or beach afternoon. Like others on this list, the front wheels rotate 360-degrees, but the back wheels are fixed. While this is a standard design that does help with propulsion and traction, we got the wagon stuck a few times and had to actively maneuver each side out of ruts on a particularly rugged section of trail to the beach. Otherwise, this fit everything we needed for a full day, and we felt confident taking kids and gear from the car to our destination. We also love the convenience of the cup holders and the secure brake locks on the wheels.

The Details: 32.7 x 18.1 x 20.9 inches | 19.31 pounds | 220-pound weight capacity | Nylon and steel

Most Spacious

Moon Lence Collapsible Outdoor Utility Wagon

$100 at Amazon

This spacious wagon was easy to pull and push through sand and gravel and came right out of the box with no assembly required. Everything from the frame to the fabric to the wheels felt sturdy and high quality, and it was easy to transport and store when not in use. This is ideal for busy families who have a lot of gear, kids, and pets to haul around and want something simple with no fuss. We were perfectly happy pulling this through sand from the parking lot to the beach, and it feels like a really good deal considering how much space we had and the tall walls that kept our gear secure over bumpy terrain. The wheels are wide but don’t have a huge diameter, so the only thing we’d like to see is a more generous size for extra rolling ability over small obstacles.

The Details: 36.6 x 22.4 x 15.3 inches | 30.75 pounds | 220-pound weight capacity | Polyester and steel