Laugar Camping
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About Laugar Camping
Laugar Camping is a campsite in the village of Laugar in Reykjadalur, North Iceland, just off Route 1 and about 20 minutes' drive west of Lake Mývatn. The lakeside campsites at Mývatn fill fast in July and the midges there can be fierce, so Laugar makes a calmer base, with the village pool a short walk from your tent.
The campsite sits next to the village sports field and is run together with Dalakofinn, the local shop and restaurant on Route 1. It takes tents, caravans and campervans, and the service house has toilets, showers and a cooking area. Since Laugar is also the service center for the Þingeyjarsveit district, a bank, a grocery store and a summer hotel are all a few minutes away on foot.
After a long drive, the Laugar swimming pool is the best reason to stay. It has a 25-meter lap pool, two hot tubs and a wading pool, and it's open daily from 10:00 to 21:00 in summer. There's also a six-hole golf course within walking distance.
Camping prices aren't published online, so check current rates with Dalakofinn when you arrive. The campsite operates in the summer months, which means confirming opening dates if you plan to come outside June to August.
From Laugar, Goðafoss is about 10 minutes' drive west and Akureyri is under an hour away. Two nights at Laugar Camping are enough to cover Mývatn, Goðafoss and a day trip to Húsavík.
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Where is Laugar Camping?
It's in the village of Laugar in Reykjadalur, North Iceland, just off Route 1, about 20 minutes' drive west of Lake Mývatn and 10 minutes east of Goðafoss.
What facilities does Laugar campsite have?
A service house with toilets, showers and a cooking area, plus space for tents, caravans and campervans. The village pool, shop and restaurant are a short walk away.
Is there a swimming pool near Laugar Camping?
Yes. The Laugar swimming pool is next to the sports field, with a 25-meter pool and two hot tubs, open daily 10:00 to 21:00 in summer. A single adult entry costs 1,200 ISK in 2026.
When is Laugar Camping open?
It operates in the summer months. Check with Dalakofinn before arriving outside June to August.
Is Laugar a good base for Mývatn?
Yes. It's about 20 minutes from the lake, quieter than the lakeside campsites, and puts Goðafoss and Akureyri within easy reach.
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