Heiðarbær
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About Heiðarbær
Heiðarbær is a family-run campsite in Reykjahverfi, North Iceland, on Route 87 about 20 minutes' drive south of Húsavík, with a small geothermal pool right next door. Few campsites in the north let you walk from your tent to a hot tub.
Heiðarbær camping is summer only, open from June 15 to August 31. The field is flat and open, and the kitchen serves dinner from 6 to 8:30 p.m., which saves you cooking after a long drive. Camping prices aren't posted online, so ask on arrival or call ahead, and note that the pool charges its own entry fee.
Location is the real selling point. Húsavík and its whale-watching boats are to the north, the GeoSea sea baths sit on the cliffs above town, and the Mývatn area is roughly 40 minutes south along Route 87. That puts the Heiðarbær campsite in the middle of the Diamond Circle, quieter than the town campsites at either end.
Plan on at least two nights if you want both a whale trip and a day around Mývatn. Fill up with gas and groceries in Húsavík on the way in, because the nearest store is back in town.
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Where is Heiðarbær?
It's in Reykjahverfi on Route 87, about 20 minutes' drive south of Húsavík and roughly 40 minutes north of the Mývatn area.
When is Heiðarbær campsite open?
The campsite is open from June 15 to August 31.
How much does Heiðarbær camping cost?
Camping prices aren't published online, so ask on arrival or phone ahead. Pool entry is charged separately.
Is there a swimming pool at Heiðarbær?
Yes. A small outdoor pool with a hot tub is right next to the campsite and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Can you get food at Heiðarbær?
Yes. The restaurant on site serves dinner from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
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