Camping sites in Iceland

Skaftafell Campground

Skaftafell Campground is the national park campsite beside the Skaftafellsstofa visitor center in Vatnajökull National Park, on the Ring Road in Southeast Iceland. It is about four hours east of Reykjavík and 45 minutes short of Jökulsárlón, and the trail to Svartifoss starts a few minutes from your tent. With room for about 400 tents, it is one of the largest campsites in Iceland. The ground is split into eight zones, A to H. Zones A and C have marked sites with electricity, B and D are open fields that cars can reach and also have power, and E, F and G are closed to vehicles, which makes them the quieter choice for tent campers. Flush toilets, showers, washers and dryers are on site, along with about 100 electrical outlets for campervans and trailers, and the campground is wheelchair accessible. There is no indoor kitchen or dining room, only dishwashing sinks by the service buildings. Bring a stove and plan to cook outside, which matters in a hard wind. Adults aged 17 to 66 pay 2,800 ISK per night, and seniors and disabled guests pay 2,300 ISK. Children 16 and under camp free with an adult, showers and laundry are included, and electricity costs 1,500 ISK per 24 hours. The Skaftafell area also has a regional parking fee of 1,110 ISK per car, so ask at reception how it applies to your stay. You can't reserve a spot. Register and pay at the camping reception when you arrive, and come early in July and August, when the best pitches go first. Skaftafell Campground is open year-round, though only zones A and C stay open in winter to protect the rest of the ground. Frost keeps the outdoor water taps off until mid-May, but there is water indoors. From camp, the S2 loop to Svartifoss is 5.8 kilometers and about two hours.

Camp Egilsstadir and Egilsstadastofa Visitor Center

Camp Egilsstaðir is the town campsite in Egilsstaðir, East Iceland, at Kaupvangur 17 in the town center, and the same building houses Egilsstaðastofa, the local visitor center. Most Ring Road travelers in the east end up here for a night, with the shops, the swimming pool and the Lagarfljót river a short walk away. At Egilsstaðastofa visitor center, staff answer questions about East Iceland and sell drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, stamps and bus tickets, so you can sort out tomorrow's route over coffee before you pitch the tent. The bus to Akureyri stops at the campsite parking lot, as do buses to Seyðisfjörður, Borgarfjörður eystri and Reyðarfjörður. Unlike many Icelandic campsites, this Egilsstaðir campsite is open all year with facilities available around the clock. Inside there are seven showers, toilets including an accessible shower and toilet, a laundry, an indoor kitchen with a kettle and microwave, a sitting area and free Wi-Fi. Outside you'll find a covered dishwashing area and a children's playground. The listed rate is 2,950 ISK per adult aged 13 to 67, showers included, and 2,250 ISK for seniors and disabled guests. Children 12 and under camp free. Electricity is 2,000 ISK per 24 hours, and an overnight tax of 400 ISK per unit is added. In high season, every pitch is booked and paid for online through the official website, and July and August fill up, so reserve ahead. In winter, campers use a marked zone behind the main building and can pay at a self-service card terminal or an honesty box when reception is closed. Egilsstaðastofa keeps seasonal hours: weekdays 9:00 to 15:00 in May and September, and daily 8:00 to 17:00 from June through August. It closes in the low season. If you're camping in Egilsstaðir in winter, check the official road-conditions map and weather warnings before you leave town, because the mountain roads around it can close in storms.

Camping Hamrar

Camping Hamrar is the campsite at the Hamrar outdoor center on the southern edge of Akureyri, North Iceland, beside the Kjarnaskógur forest park. Since the old town-center campsite at Þórunnarstræti closed, it is where you pitch a tent in Akureyri, and the center is only a few minutes' drive away. The scout movement runs Hamrar, and the forest trails start right behind the pitches. Tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes all share the same spacious grounds, with toilets, showers, cooking facilities, a washing machine and dryer, electricity, internet and play equipment. There is also boat rental, and a sleeping loft gives you a roof without paying for a hotel. Hamrar is open all year, so it works for winter campervan trips as well as the summer rush. Booking reserves nights rather than a pitch, and you choose your spot on arrival and check in with the warden. Under-18s need to be with a guardian. From the Hamrar campsite, Goðafoss is about half an hour east and Lake Mývatn a little over an hour. The latest published rates are from 2025: 2,500 ISK per adult per night, or 2,200 ISK a night from the second night when you buy several nights at once. Seniors 67 and over pay 2,100 ISK, children under 18 with their family stay free, and each unit adds 500 ISK including tourist tax. Electricity is 1,500 ISK a night and the sleeping loft 4,400 ISK per person, so check the official website for 2026 prices before you go.

Mosskogar Camping

Mosskogar camping is a campsite on a family-run organic farm in Mosfellsdalur, a green valley above the town of Mosfellsbær about 17 kilometers from central Reykjavík. The Icelandic name is Mosskógar, and the pitches sit beside vegetable beds and a tree nursery, with a greenhouse as the cooking area. It is quieter than camping in the city, yet downtown is still around 20 minutes away by car. Tents, caravans and campervans share sheltered grass pitches, and there are toilets, showers, electricity and laundry. The greenhouse doubles as a lounge with stove tops and dishes, which feels like a small luxury on a wet evening. Location is the main selling point. Route 36 runs up the valley toward Þingvellir, so Mosskógar works well as a first or last night of a Golden Circle or Ring Road trip, and the Mount Esja trailhead is about ten minutes away. Lágafellslaug pool and the shops in Mosfellsbær are close for supplies. The campsite does not publish its prices or opening dates. Contact it directly before you arrive to confirm rates and that it is open, especially in spring, late fall or winter.

Tjaldsvæðið í Svínafelli

Svínafell camping is the farm campsite at Svínafell in Öræfi, Southeast Iceland, directly below the ice of Vatnajökull and about 7 kilometers east of Skaftafell along the Ring Road. Svínafell Tourist Service runs Tjaldsvæðið í Svínafelli, with room for tents, campervans and caravans plus a handful of huts. It is the quieter alternative to the big national park campground at Skaftafell, close enough that the trailheads are a few minutes away. Everything happens in Skáli, the service building, which has shared toilets and showers, small electric stoves, a refrigerator, hot water for washing up and tables for about 80 people. Pots and utensils are not provided, so bring your own. There is also no electricity for campervans or caravans, which matters if you rely on a hook-up. The campsite, huts and Skáli are open from May 1 to September 30. For 2026, camping costs 2,300 ISK per person plus taxes, and children up to 13 stay free. Pitches cannot be reserved, so in July and August aim to arrive by late afternoon. Plan on two nights if you want to walk in Skaftafell, where the trail to Svartifoss starts. The Svínafellsjökull glacier tongue is about 3 kilometers from the farm, and the Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoons are within an hour's drive east. Reykjavík is roughly four and a half hours away by car.

Tjaldstæðið Kirkjubær II, cottages and camping

Kirkjubær II is a campsite with small rental cottages in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South Iceland, set under the Klausturheiði cliffs at the edge of the village. The shop, swimming pool and restaurants are a short walk away, and Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon is about 10 minutes' drive west. That location makes Kirkjubær camping a natural overnight between Vík and Skaftafell. The drive from Reykjavík takes about three and a half hours, with Vík roughly an hour behind you. Tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans all share the grounds, and while hook-ups are fairly plentiful, they can run out on busy summer evenings, so arriving early pays off. The service house has a kitchen, dining room, toilets, showers, a washing machine and a dryer, and phone charging there is free. Showers run on tokens from reception because the water is heated electrically. If you would rather sleep under a roof, the Kirkjubær II cottages are seven small heated cabins, each with two bunk beds for four people, and they must be booked in advance. Prices were last updated in July 2026. Camping is 2,000 ISK per person per night (free for children 12 and under), plus 400 ISK lodging tax per unit, and electricity adds 1,500 ISK a night. A three-minute shower costs 300 ISK, and the washer and dryer are 1,100 ISK each. The Kirkjubær campsite does not accept the Camping Card and closes for winter from November to March. Book online before you arrive and get in before midnight, when the gate closes. Quiet hours run from 23:00 to 07:00, open fires are banned and dogs stay on a leash. For an evening walk, skip the cliff directly behind the tents. The marked path up Klausturheiði starts about 700 meters to the right and gives you the view over the village without the scramble.

Akranes tjaldsvæði

Akranes campsite is the town campsite at Kalmansvík cove on the edge of Akranes in West Iceland, about 45 minutes' drive from Reykjavík through the Hvalfjörður tunnel. Locals call it Tjaldsvæðið Kalmansvík, and it makes a handy first or last night for anyone camping in West Iceland. On a clear evening, you can watch the light fade over Snæfellsjökull across Faxaflói Bay. Tents, caravans and campervans share the same grassy pitches, with toilets, hot water, free showers, electricity hookups, a washing machine and dryer, a motorhome waste disposal point, barbecue tables and wifi. Dogs are welcome on a leash, but open fires aren't allowed. Akranes camping runs from early May into September, so confirm the closing date with the campsite if you plan to arrive in the second half of September. Fees are charged per person, with electricity and laundry extra and children under 15 free, and it's worth checking current rates before you arrive. The Camping Card is accepted except during Írskir dagar, the town festival, held July 2–5 in 2026. Once the tent is up, walk the shore path to Langisandur beach and soak in Guðlaug, a small tiered hot pool built into the seawall. The Akranes lighthouses and the Jaðarsbakkar swimming pool are close by, so one night here easily turns into a slow morning.

CJA camping

CJA Camping is a campsite on Hjalli, a working farm in Reykjadalur just outside the village of Laugar in North Iceland, between Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn. Each guest gets a private grass plot, separated from the neighbors instead of sharing one open field, and the owners say no other campsite in Iceland does it this way. Cornelia and Aðalsteinn run the farm, and the odd name comes from Cornelia's initial plus the fact that Hjalli is one of the most common farm names in the country. Location is the other draw. Goðafoss is about 15 minutes west, Lake Mývatn roughly half an hour east and Akureyri under an hour away, so the farm works as a base for the whole area. For a hot soak after a day of driving, the Laugar swimming pool is a few minutes down the road. The campsite is open all year, although winter guests use open gravel spaces instead of the grass plots. If you want walls around you, two small heated sleeping-bag units are available, one a cabin and one a barrel hut beside the service building. The CJA guesthouse rents four rooms with breakfast in summer and the whole house, kitchen included, in winter. In 2026 camping costs 1,900 ISK per adult and 700 ISK for teens aged 13 to 17, while children under 13 stay free. On top of that you pay 400 ISK per pitch, a 400 ISK overnight tax and 900 ISK for electricity. Book through the official website, since the owners note that bookings made elsewhere can cost more.

Campground Fjalladyrd/Mödrudalur

Möðrudalur camping is at the Fjalladýrð campground beside the farm at Möðrudalur á Fjöllum, on the open highland plateau of Northeast Iceland. It is the highest inhabited farm in the country, with Herðubreið standing over a gravel desert that runs to the horizon, and yet the Ring Road is only about 10 minutes away. The farm lies on Route 901 between Lake Mývatn and Egilsstaðir, roughly 80 km from the Mývatn area and 95 km from Egilsstaðir. Most drivers come in from the Ring Road on the short gravel stretch of 901, which is fine in an ordinary car in summer. In spring and late fall, check the official road-conditions map before you set out, because snow can still close the plateau. The season runs from April 1 to November 30. For 2026 the fee is 2,190 ISK per person, plus a mandatory 400 ISK overnight tax per unit, and children under 14 stay free with two adults. Electricity is 1,500 ISK and showers 500 ISK, and the Camping Card is valid from May 20 to September 10. You only need to book ahead with a group of more than 10 units. Everyone else checks in at Fjallakaffi, the farm restaurant a few steps away, which also serves breakfast and has internet. The site has a cooking area, a fireplace, a waste disposal point for campervans and an automatic gas pump, a welcome sight on this empty stretch. Give yourself a slow evening to walk the marked trail and look inside the small church that farmer Jón A. Stefánsson built in 1949. Fjalladýrð also runs summer day tours to the Askja caldera, Kverkfjöll and the 1,682-meter Herðubreið, so two nights at Möðrudalur farm works well as a highland base. Pack a warm sleeping bag either way, since nights up here can drop below freezing even in June.

Gesthús Selfoss

Gesthús Selfoss is a family-run campsite, RV park and guesthouse at Engjavegur 56 in Selfoss, South Iceland, open all year a short walk from the town center. Selfoss is the obvious base for covering both the Golden Circle and the South Coast, and this is one of the few campsites in town that never closes. The site sits among tall trees and combines the campground and RV park with 22 bungalow rooms and two summerhouses. Selfoss is about 45 minutes east of Reykjavík on Route 1. From the Gesthús Selfoss campsite, Kerið crater is roughly 15 minutes north, Hveragerði and the Reykjadalur hot river hike are about 15 minutes west, and Seljalandsfoss is just under an hour east. The RV park has 40 pitches with electric hook-ups, plus a chemical disposal point and drinking water for motorhomes. Campers share a service center with toilets, hot showers, a large dining room and a kitchen, and Wi-Fi is free in the public areas. There are hot tubs too, and you can do laundry for a small fee, which matters on a long trip. Individuals don't need to book for Gesthús Selfoss camping. You register and pay at the service center before you pitch, while groups should email ahead. The 2026 rates are ISK 3,000 per adult, ISK 2,500 for seniors and ISK 1,500 for teens aged 13 to 17, plus ISK 400 lodging tax, with electricity at ISK 1,900 and the hot tub at ISK 500. The service center closes at 22:00 in summer and 20:00 in winter, so arrive in time to check in. Quiet hours run from midnight to 7:00, and open fires are not allowed. For a swim, Sundhöll Selfoss, the town's geothermal pool, is about five minutes away on foot.

Camping Varmahlíð

Camping Varmahlíð is a forest campsite in Varmahlíð, the small village in Skagafjörður, North Iceland, where the Ring Road meets the road north to Sauðárkrókur, about an hour and 15 minutes west of Akureyri. The pitches sit in an old forest on the south slope of Reykjarhóll, and that hill does real work, blocking the north wind that sweeps down the valley. The trees are older than the campsite, so pitches feel tucked away rather than spread across an open field. Tents, caravans and campervans each have their own area, and all of them have electricity. The service building has toilets, new showers, indoor and outdoor hand basins and an indoor kitchen with seating, which matters on a wet evening. There is also a washing machine, a dryer and a campfire spot that can be used with adult supervision. A path through the forest leads about 250 meters to the village pool, with a playground and football fields beside it. The supermarket, gas station, restaurant and tourist information are about 500 meters downhill. For a day out, Glaumbær turf farm is a short drive north, and the area around Varmahlíð is known for horse riding and river rafting. The Varmahlíð campsite season runs from May 1 to October 1, sometimes opening earlier if the weather allows. In 2026 adults pay 2,500 ISK for the first night and 2,200 ISK for each extra night, children aged 12 and under stay free, and electricity is 1,300 ISK per day plus a 400 ISK accommodation tax per unit. Keep your receipt, because the partner campsites in Sauðárkrókur and Hofsós give the lower extra-night rate if you move on to them.

Dimmuborgir Guesthouse

Dimmuborgir Guesthouse is a family-run farm stay at Geiteyjarströnd 1, on the east shore of Lake Mývatn in North Iceland, with cottages and double rooms open all year. The lake starts a few steps from the door, and the Dimmuborgir lava field it is named after is only about 2 km away. The cottages come in three sizes. Top of the range is a two-bedroom cottage with a private hot tub on the porch, which sleeps up to five adults and two children, and there are four newer two-bedroom cottages for up to six people. Four smaller one-bedroom cottages (28 square meters, up to four people) have a kitchenette and partial lake views. For a cheaper night, eight economy double rooms have private facilities and share a guest kitchen and dining hall. Prices change with the unit and the season and are not listed as fixed rates, so book through the official website or call +354 464 4210. Summer books up first. The farm also runs a smokehouse, and its smoked trout is a good reason to stay here rather than in Reykjahlíð. There is a playground for kids, dogs are allowed, and a footpath follows the lakeshore. Between September and April, the pond in front of the main house is a good spot to wait for the northern lights. The location works well for two or three nights around Mývatn. Hverfjall crater and Dimmuborgir are within a few minutes' drive, the Earth Lagoon (the former Mývatn Nature Baths) is about 10 minutes away, and Akureyri is roughly an hour and a quarter west. In June and July, bring a head net, since the lake's midges can be thick on calm days.

Bjarteyjarsandur

Bjarteyjarsandur is a family-run sheep farm with a small campsite on the north shore of Hvalfjörður in West Iceland, about 40 minutes' drive from Reykjavík. The campsite sits just below the farmhouses and looks straight across the fjord, which makes it a calm first or last night for anyone who would rather skip a busy town campground. Facilities at the Bjarteyjarsandur campsite are basic: toilets, one shower, a small wooden shelter and a walking path that runs across the farmland to the shore. When the weather turns, the farm offers sleeping-bag space indoors. Having so little on site keeps it quiet, and for most campers that is the appeal. The working farm is the bigger draw. On a guided tour of the Bjarteyjarsandur sheep farm you meet the animals and see the seasonal work, and the farm shop sells its own lamb along with wool sweaters, hats, mittens and preserves. Prices for camping and tours are not published, so ask the farm by email when you book. Camping at Bjarteyjarsandur is open daily in summer. Between October 1 and May 1 it is by arrangement only, and the farm is often closed in December and January because of the weather, so get in touch before any winter visit. From Reykjavík, take Route 1 through the Hvalfjörður tunnel, then follow Route 47 east along the fjord to the farm. Glymur waterfall is about 15 minutes away by car, and the outdoor pool at Hlaðir is a few minutes down the road.

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.

Melanes campsite

Melanes campsite is a grassy campground behind Rauðisandur beach on the southern coast of the Westfjords, with Patreksfjörður as the nearest town. The 10-kilometer sweep of red-gold sand is a short walk from your tent, and a few sleeping huts can be booked separately. The beach is the reason to come. Its sand shifts from pale gold to orange and red as the light and tide change, and at low tide harbor seals haul out on the flats, with the campsite putting the colony at up to 200 animals. Short trails start nearby, including a 15-minute walk to the ruined farm at Sjöundá and a harder 90-minute route to the Skor lighthouse. Facilities are basic but enough: a small kitchen, five toilets, two showers (one outdoors) and a washing machine at reception for a small fee. Only some pitches have electricity, so arrive early if you need a hook-up. The season runs from May 15 to October 1, with September 30 the last night, and the campsite itself takes no reservations. Nightly rates are not published, but a 400 ISK government tax per tent, car or camper is added on top. Getting here means Route 614, a gravel road that drops more than 300 meters to the coast in tight hairpins with few guardrails. Fill up in Patreksfjörður, allow roughly an hour from town, and leave trailers and large motorhomes behind if you can.

Skjól Campsite

Skjól Campsite is a grassy camping field at Kjóastaðir on Route 35 in South Iceland, between Geysir and Gullfoss and a few minutes' drive from each. Sleeping here means you can be at either one before the morning crowds arrive or after the tour buses leave in the evening. Tents, campervans and motorhomes share the same flat ground, and there are electric hook-ups for vehicles. Facilities are basic. Showers are in the service house, but there is no campers' kitchen, so bring your own stove or eat at Skjól Bistro next door, where the kitchen is open 12:00 to 20:00. Adults pay 2,000 ISK per night, children stay free, and a shower costs 500 ISK. There are no reservations, so you turn up and check in at the bistro. Skjól camping runs all year, around the clock, and the same staff can point you to the horse riding and buggy tours that start from the site. From Reykjavík, the drive takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via Þingvellir. Summer is the easy season, with light until late and Gullfoss at its loudest. In winter, Route 35 can be icy and exposed to wind, so check the official road-conditions map and weather warnings before you set out, and expect a cold night in a tent.

Stafafell Nature Park + Camping

Stafafell campsite is a small campsite on the Stafafell farm in Lón, Southeast Iceland, just off the Ring Road about 25 minutes' drive east of Höfn. The colorful Stafafellsfjöll mountains rise behind the pitches, and for hikers it is the natural base for the Lónsöræfi wilderness. Most people drive straight past Lón on the way between Höfn and the East Fjords, which is exactly why the site is worth knowing about. Expect basic, quiet camping for tents, campervans and caravans rather than a full-service park. The season, nightly rates, facilities and booking options are not published on an official site, so call the farm before you rely on it, especially early or late in the summer. Plan on one night, or two if you want a full hiking day. Walking trails start near the farm and lead up into the valleys behind it. Going deeper into Lónsöræfi, part of Vatnajökull National Park, means the F980 track, a summer-only 4x4 route with an unbridged crossing of the Skyndidalsá river that rental cars should not attempt. When you need supplies, a swimming pool or a restaurant, Höfn is the nearest town.

Flúðir camping

Flúðir camping is at Tjaldmiðstöðin Flúðum, the campground in the geothermal village of Flúðir in South Iceland, about an hour and a half by car from Reykjavík. Few village campsites are this close to a hot spring: the Secret Lagoon is less than a kilometer away, an easy walk after you pitch. The field is large and open with no marked pitches, so the Flúðir campsite takes no reservations, and the operators say there is usually room for everyone. Tents, campervans and caravans are all welcome. Electricity is available, and the service building has free wifi along with washing machines and dryers. The campsite is open from May 1 to September 30 and sets a minimum age of 25. In 2026, adults pay 2,200 ISK per night (1,800 ISK for stays of three nights or more), children aged 11–17 pay 1,500 ISK, and children 10 and under stay free. Electricity adds 1,500 ISK per night, and a weekly family deal for two adults and children with power costs 25,000 ISK. Around the August bank holiday (July 27 to August 3 in 2026), only weekly passes are sold, and the site fills from the Tuesday before. The rest of the summer, the village pool, a grocery store and several places to eat are close by, and Gullfoss and Geysir are roughly 30 minutes north.

Höfn Campsite

Höfn Campsite (Tjaldsvæðið Höfn) is the town campsite at Hafnarbraut 52 in Höfn í Hornafirði, right beside the main road as you drive into the fishing town that anchors Southeast Iceland. It's the main place to camp between Jökulsárlón, about an hour to the west, and the East Fjords, so after a day of icebergs most Ring Road campers end up here. Tents, campervans and caravans all fit, with electrical hookups for vehicles. Facilities include toilets and showers, washing machines, a dump station for gray water and chemical toilets, and a playground. Dogs are allowed, and the site also rents small cottages, a good fallback when the wind is too strong for a tent. The operator, Höfn Camping and Cottages, lists the campsite as open all year, with cottages rented from April to October. If you plan to camp between late fall and early spring, contact the campsite to confirm before you go. Rates aren't published on an official page, so confirm the current price when you book or arrive. The location is practical rather than scenic, and that's the point. The supermarket, the harbor restaurants known for langoustine and the town's outdoor swimming pool are all within walking distance, and on a clear evening the outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull show across the lagoon. Spend one or two nights at Höfn camping and use it as a base. Stokksnes and Vestrahorn are to the east, while Fláajökull and the Hoffell area are a short drive west.

Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar

Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar is a small summer campsite beside Stjórnarfoss waterfall on Geirlandsvegur, about 2.5 kilometers from Kirkjubæjarklaustur in South Iceland. Also known as Kleifar-Mörk, the grassy site sits at the foot of the hills, and Stjórnarfoss, a wide, low waterfall on the Stjórn river, drops right beside the tents. Few campsites in the south let you fall asleep to a waterfall, and that is the reason to choose Kleifar over the serviced site in the village. On a warm summer day, some people swim in the pool below the falls. Keep expectations simple. Kleifar campsite has two toilets, cold running water, and benches and tables, with a soccer field across the road. There are no showers or electric hook-ups, so it suits tent campers and self-sufficient campervans best. The season is short, running from June 1 to September 1. Prices are not published, so confirm the rate on arrival. For a hot shower and a swim, the Kirkjubæjarklaustur pool is a few minutes' drive away, and the village also has a grocery store, a gas station and restaurants. Kleifar camping works well as a base for this stretch of the Ring Road, about three and a half hours east of Reykjavík. Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon is roughly 15 minutes west, while the Kirkjugólf basalt floor and the Systrafoss trail are in the village itself. Skaftafell is about an hour east, an easy drive for the next morning. Kleifar is easy to mix up with Kleifarvatn, the lake on the Reykjanes peninsula near Reykjavík. The two have no connection, so set your GPS to Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Borgarfjörður eystra Campground i

The Borgarfjörður eystri campsite is the campground of Bakkagerði, the small village at the head of Borgarfjörður eystri in the far north of the Eastfjords, near the end of Route 94. It sits at the foot of Álfaborg, a protected rocky hill that local folklore names as the home of the elf queen, with paths around it and a viewpoint on top. The drive from Egilsstaðir is about 70 km over the Vatnsskarð mountain pass and takes well over an hour. Fog can sit on the pass even in summer, so check the official road-conditions map and weather warnings before you set out. Once you arrive, everything in the village is within easy reach. Facilities are split between two service houses. One has toilets, a wheelchair-accessible toilet and showers, and the other has a dining room with tables, benches, cooking facilities and outlets for charging small devices. There is free wifi, a laundry service and a waste disposal point for campervans, and behind the campground a free disc golf course lends out discs at reception. Most people come for the puffins and the hiking. The puffin colony on Hafnarhólmi, by the small harbor about five minutes away, has viewing platforms that put you close to the birds from late spring to early August. Borgarfjörður eystri camping also makes a good base for hiking the Víknaslóðir trails to the abandoned coves to the south, or the walk to Stórurð below Dyrfjöll. The campsite opens at the beginning of May and closes at the end of September, with exact dates depending on the weather. Adults pay 2,000 ISK per night, children aged 12 and under stay free, and a 400 ISK accommodation tax applies per unit per night. Electricity costs 1,700 ISK per night and a five-minute shower 500 ISK, and there are no reservations, though the site is large and rarely full.

Tjaldsvæðið á Arnarstapa

Arnarstapi camping means the campsite in Arnarstapi, a small harbor village on the south coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland, with Stapafell and the Snæfellsjökull glacier rising behind it. Known locally as Tjaldsvæðið á Arnarstapa, it is run by Arnarstapi Center, the village hotel and restaurant. Sleeping here puts you on the coastal cliffs before the tour buses arrive and keeps you there after they leave. Evenings and early mornings are the quietest times on the shore, which is the best argument for staying rather than visiting on a day trip. Facilities are simple: toilets, showers and electricity, with camping equipment for rent if you arrived light. You can book a pitch ahead through the Parka app or pay on arrival at the Arnarbær restaurant, and arriving after reception closes costs extra. Pets are allowed if kept under control, and quiet hours run from 23:00 to 07:00. The Arnarstapi campsite is open from late May to September. Its published price list is out of date, so check the current per-person rate and electricity fee with Arnarstapi Center before you go. Children 14 and under camp free, and seniors get a discount. The coast is a few minutes' walk from your tent. Gatklettur, the rock arch, and the stone statue of Bárður Snæfellsás stand close to the harbor, and a marked path of about 2.5 kilometers follows the lava shore to Hellnar past sea caves and nesting seabirds. In early summer the arctic terns dive at walkers, so wear a hat. Arnarstapi is about 190 kilometers from Reykjavík, roughly two and a half hours via Borgarnes. Rauðfeldsgjá gorge is a few minutes up the road, and Lóndrangar, Vatnshellir lava cave and Djúpalónssandur beach are all within about 20 minutes.

Systragil Camping Ground

Systragil Camping Ground is a campsite on a wooded slope in the western part of Fnjóskadalur valley in North Iceland, 16 km east of Akureyri. It looks across the river to the birch woods of Vaglaskógur forest and makes a quieter base than the town campsites. You'll find it on Road 833, about 2 km off the Ring Road (Route 1), on the farm Hróarsstaðir. Trees shelter the pitches from the wind, and the Systragil campsite takes tents, caravans and motorhomes. Facilities include heated toilets, hot showers, a cooking area, a washing machine and dryer, a waste disposal point for motorhomes and a playground for kids. The location works well for touring the north. Goðafoss is about 25 km east, Húsavík about 65 km away, and the Mývatn area 60 to 75 km, while Akureyri's shops and swimming pool are a short drive west. Forest trails in Vaglaskógur start just across the valley. The season runs from May 26 to September 30. For summer 2026, the campsite lists ISK 2,000 per adult per night, ISK 1,700 for guests 67 and over, and free stays for children 15 and under, plus an accommodation tax of ISK 400 per unit per night. Electricity is ISK 1,200 per 24 hours, and the washer and dryer cost ISK 1,000 each. There's no online booking, so contact the campsite by phone or email if you want to confirm space early or late in the season.

Tjaldsvæðið Myllulækur

Myllulækur campsite is a small countryside campsite in the Nesjar farming district of Hornafjörður, Southeast Iceland, about 10 minutes' drive north of Höfn. Known locally as Tjaldsvæðið Myllulækur, it looks across to the Hornafjörður mountains and the outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull. The reason to stay here rather than in town is the setting. Lake Þveit is about a two-minute walk down the path, fishing permits for the lake are available, and on a calm evening the walk to the water is the best part of the day. Facilities cover what most campervan travelers need: spots for motorhomes, electricity, wifi, showers, toilets and a dishwashing area. Prices and opening dates are not published, so call the campsite on +354 848 2553 to check the current rate and confirm it is open before you rely on it, especially early or late in the summer. Myllulækur camping keeps Höfn's pool, harbor and langoustine restaurants close. Stokksnes and Vestrahorn are roughly 20 to 25 minutes east along the Ring Road, and Jökulsárlón and the Diamond Beach are about an hour west, so one or two nights covers the area well.