Borgarnes Camping ground
About Borgarnes Camping ground
The Borgarnes camping ground is Granastaðir, a grassy town campsite by Borgarbraut, just off Route 1 on the north edge of Borgarnes in West Iceland. From the pitches you look across the fjord to the mountains on the far shore, and the long bridge over Borgarfjörður is only minutes away.
Borgarnes camping works best as a first or last night on the road. Reykjavík is about 75 kilometers away through the Hvalfjörður tunnel, the Snæfellsnes peninsula starts about an hour to the northwest, and the Ring Road continues north right past the site. Most people stay one night and move on.
The site has pitches for tents, campervans and caravans, plus toilets, free showers, electricity hookups and free Wi-Fi. There are barbecue grills, a dishwashing area and a waste disposal point, and a playground sits nearby. You pay on site, and the Camping Card isn't accepted here.
Adults aged 14 to 66 pay 2,000 ISK a night and seniors 1,500 ISK, while children 13 and under stay free. On top of that comes a 400 ISK pitch fee per tent or vehicle, and electricity adds 1,500 ISK. The site runs through the summer season, but its exact opening and closing dates vary, so check with the campsite before an early or late trip.
Town is close by for supplies, with supermarkets, gas stations and the geothermal pool at the sports center a short walk or drive away. With a free evening, you can reach the hot spring at Deildartunguhver or the Hraunfossar waterfalls inland in Borgarfjörður, both within an hour of the campsite.
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How much does it cost to camp in Borgarnes?
Adults aged 14 to 66 pay 2,000 ISK a night and seniors 1,500 ISK, with children 13 and under free. A 400 ISK pitch fee per tent or vehicle and 1,500 ISK for electricity are extra.
Where is the campsite in Borgarnes?
It's at Granastaðir by Borgarbraut, just off Route 1 on the north edge of Borgarnes in West Iceland.
Does Borgarnes campsite have showers?
Yes. Showers are included in the price, along with toilets, Wi-Fi, barbecue grills and a dishwashing area.
Does Borgarnes campsite accept the Camping Card?
No. The Camping Card isn't accepted, and you pay on site.
How far is Borgarnes from Reykjavík?
Borgarnes is about 75 kilometers north of Reykjavík on Route 1, roughly an hour's drive through the Hvalfjörður tunnel.
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