🏕️ Camping in Iceland
Iceland Campsites & Tjaldsvæði
Find your perfect campsite in Iceland — from Reykjavík city camping to remote Highland sites. 35 locations with facilities, prices and seasons.
About Camping in Iceland
Iceland offers diverse camping experiences, from well-equipped municipal campsites near towns to remote Highland sites accessible only by 4x4. Most campsites operate from May to September, with a few year-round options in Reykjavík and Skaftafell.
Capital Region
2 sites
Mosfellsbær Campsite
📍 Mosfellsbær
A lakeside campsite in Laugarvatn along the Golden Circle, known for geothermal bathing and scenic countryside views.
Approx. 2,200–3,200 ISK per person/night
May – September (some winter availability possible depending on conditions)
Reykjavík Campsite – Laugardalur
📍 Reykjavík
A large, well-equipped campsite in Reykjavík’s Laugardalur valley within walking distance of swimming pools, parks, and city attractions.
Approx. 2,800–4,200 ISK per person/night
Open year-round
South Iceland
10 sites
Hamragarðar Campsite
📍 Seljalandsfoss
A scenic campsite beside Seljalandsfoss waterfall with views toward Eyjafjallajökull glacier.
Approx. 2,500–3,000 ISK per person/night
May – October
Hveragerði Tjaldsvæði
📍 Hveragerði
A peaceful campsite in Iceland’s geothermal town of Hveragerði, perfect for visiting Reykjadalur hot river and the Golden Circle region.
Approx. 2,000–2,500 ISK per person/night
May – September
Kirkjubæjarklaustur Campsite
📍 Kirkjubæjarklaustur
A peaceful campsite in Kirkjubæjarklaustur surrounded by lava fields, waterfalls, and scenic South Coast landscapes.
Approx. 2,200–3,200 ISK per person/night
May – September (weather dependent outside main season)
Laugarvatn Campsite
📍 Laugarvatn
A lakeside campsite in Laugarvatn along the Golden Circle, known for geothermal bathing and scenic countryside views.
Approx. 2,200–3,200 ISK per person/night
May – September (some winter availability possible depending on conditions)
Selfoss Campsite
📍 Selfoss
A central campsite in Selfoss beside the Ölfusá river with easy access to South Iceland and Golden Circle routes.
Approx. 2,200–3,200 ISK per person/night
May – September (limited winter availability possible depending on conditions)
Skaftafell – Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður Campsite
📍 Skaftafell
A scenic national park campsite in Skaftafell surrounded by glaciers, waterfalls, and hiking trails in Vatnajökull National Park.
Approx. 2,800–4,000 ISK per person/night
Year-round
Þakgil Campsite
📍 Þakgil
Hidden gem nestled in a dramatic canyon with stunning mountain views. One of Iceland's most beautiful campsites with cave shelters and unique geology.
2,200 ISK/person/night
May–September
Þingvellir Þjóðgarður – Tjaldsvæðið
📍 Þingvellir
Þingvellir er UNESCO heimsminjastaður og eitt helgasta og þýðingarræsta skref Íslandssögunnar. Tjaldsvæðið liggur inni á svæðinu, á milli tveggja jarðrekaplata – Ameríku og Evrópu. Þessi staðsetning er ein af beztu á landinu fyrir þá sem vilja vera nálægt Silfru (snorkling/köfun), Öxará og gamla Alþingi. Brellur eru til staðar en náttúrulegar skjól af klöppum skapa sérstakt andrúmsloft.
1,800 ISK/person/night
May–October
Þórsmörk – Volcano Huts
📍 Þórsmörk
Þórsmörk, 'Þórs skógur', er skjólsælt dal-paradís í hjarta hálendsins. Hér mætast þrjár jöklar – Tindfjallajökull, Eyjafjallajökull og Mýrdalsjökull. Þetta er eitt þetta fegursti staðurinn á Íslandi, lauslega framkvæmanlegt á F-vegum. Tjaldsvæðið er á vegum Volcano Huts og er notað sem upphafsstaður Laugavegar (55 km) og Fimmvörðuháls (25 km) leiðanna.
2,500 ISK/person/night
June–September
Vík í Mýrdal Tjaldsvæði
📍 Vík
Tjaldsvæðið í Vík, þorpinu syðst á meginlandi Íslands, er framúrskarandi stöð til að kanna svörtu sandana, Reynisfjara og Reynisdrangarnar. Staðsetning er stutt frá Skógafossi og Seljalandsfossi. Vík er einnig þekkt sem eitt rigninga- og vindsælt svæðið á landinu – góð tjaldgreiðsla er mikilvæg!
2,000 ISK/person/night
May–September
West Iceland
5 sites
Bjarteyjarsandur Campsite
📍 Snæfellsnes
A peaceful farm campsite by Hvalfjörður fjord offering nature, coastal views, and a quiet countryside experience close to Reykjavík.
Approx. 2,000–2,800 ISK per person/night
May – September
Borgarnes Tjaldsvæði
📍 Borgarnes
A well-located campsite in Borgarnes overlooking Borgarfjörður, ideal for exploring West Iceland and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Approx. 2,000–3,000 ISK per person/night
May – September
Hellissandur Campsite
📍 Hellissandur
A quiet coastal campsite near Snæfellsjökull National Park on the remote western edge of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Approx. 1,800–2,200 ISK per person/night
May – September
Snæfellsnes – Ólafsvík Tjaldsvæði
📍 Ólafsvík
A scenic fjordside campsite in Ólafsvík on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with views toward Snæfellsjökull glacier.
Approx. 2,200–3,200 ISK per person/night
May – September (weather dependent outside main season)
Stykkishólmur Tjaldsvæði
📍 Stykkishólmur
A scenic harbor-side campsite in Stykkishólmur with views across Breiðafjörður and easy access to Snæfellsnes Peninsula attractions.
Approx. 2,200–3,200 ISK per person/night
May – September (weather dependent outside main season)
North Iceland
5 sites
Akureyri Tjaldsvæði
📍 Akureyri
A large, well-equipped campsite in Akureyri beside Eyjafjörður fjord and within walking distance of the town center.
Approx. 2,500–3,500 ISK per person/night
May – September
Bjarg Campsite
📍 Mývatn
A remote seaside campsite in Strandir offering quiet wilderness views across the North Atlantic coastline.
Approx. 1,500–2,500 ISK per person/night
June – September
Húsavík Campsite
📍 Húsavík
A scenic campsite in Húsavík near Skjálfandi Bay, perfect for whale watching and exploring North Iceland.
Approx. 2,500–3,500 ISK per person/night
May – September
Mývatn – Hlíð Campsite
📍 Mývatn
A scenic campsite at Lake Mývatn surrounded by volcanic landscapes, pseudocraters, and geothermal attractions.
Approx. 2,500–3,500 ISK per person/night
May – September (limited winter access possible depending on conditions)
Siglufjörður Campsite
📍 Siglufjörður
A scenic fjordside campsite in Siglufjörður surrounded by mountains and historic harbor views in North Iceland.
Approx. 2,200–3,200 ISK per person/night
May – September (weather dependent outside main season)
East Iceland
5 sites
Egilsstaðir Tjaldsvæði
📍 Egilsstaðir
A well-equipped campsite in the service center of East Iceland near Lagarfljót lake and Hallormsstaðaskógur forest.
Approx. 2,200–3,000 ISK per person/night
May – September
Höfn í Hornafirði Campsite
📍 Höfn
A well-located campsite in the fishing town of Höfn with excellent views of Hornafjörður and Vatnajökull glacier. A perfect base for visiting Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and the dramatic Vestrahorn mountain at Stokksnes.
2,000 ISK/person/night
May–September
Jökulsárlón – Glacier Lagoon Campsite
📍 Jökulsárlón (Vatnajökull National Park area)
A scenic campsite near Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon surrounded by icebergs, glaciers, and black sand coastal landscapes.
Approx. 2,500–3,500 ISK per person/night
May – September
Seyðisfjörður Campsite
📍 Seyðisfjörður
A scenic fjordside campsite in Seyðisfjörður surrounded by waterfalls, mountains, and colorful historic village streets.
Approx. 2,200–3,200 ISK per person/night
May – September (weather dependent outside peak season)
Stöðvarfjörður Campsite
📍 Stöðvarfjörður
Small village campsite with ocean views and access to mineral collection sites. Petra's Stone Collection nearby.
1,700 ISK/person/night
May–September
Westfjords
3 sites
Bíldudalur Campsite
📍 Bíldudalur
A quiet fjordside campsite in Bíldudalur overlooking Arnarfjörður, close to Dynjandi waterfall and the Sea Monster Museum.
Approx. 1,800–2,500 ISK per person/night
May – September
Flókalundur Campsite
📍 Vatnsfjörður
A quiet roadside campsite in Vatnsfjörður, ideal for exploring Dynjandi waterfall and the southern Westfjords.
Approx. 2,000–2,800 ISK per person/night
May – September
Ísafjörður Tjaldsvæði
📍 Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður er 'höfuðborg' Vestfjarðanna, hlökkur af litlum köldum fjörðum sem knifast inn í bestu útsýnin á Íslandi. Tjaldsvæðið er við hlið bæjarins og hefst Hornstrandir náttúruverndarsvæðið – eitt einangraðasta og villtasta svæðið á landinu – yfir fjörðinum. Vesturfjörðin eru líklega enn of fáheimsóttir af ferðamönnum.
1,800 ISK/person/night
May–September
Highlands
5 sites
Hveravellir Campsite
📍 Kjölur Route (F35)
A remote Highland campsite beside geothermal hot springs between Langjökull and Hofsjökull glaciers.
Approx. 2,500–3,000 ISK per person/night
June – September (depending on F-road conditions)
Hvítárvatn Campsite
📍 Kjölur Route (F35)
A remote Highland campsite beside Hvítárvatn lake with views toward Langjökull glacier along the Kjölur Route.
Approx. 2,000–2,500 ISK per person/night
June – September (depending on F-road conditions)
Kerlingarfjöll Tjaldsvæði
📍 Kjölur Route (F35)
A remote Highland campsite surrounded by colorful rhyolite mountains and geothermal valleys along the Kjölur Route.
Approx. 2,500–4,000 ISK per person/night
June – September (depending on F-road conditions)
Landmannalaugar Campsite
📍 Landmannalaugar
A remote Highland campsite in Landmannalaugar surrounded by colorful rhyolite mountains and natural geothermal hot springs.
Approx. 2,500–4,000 ISK per person/night
Late June – early September (depends on F-road conditions)
Nýidalur Campsite
📍 Sprengisandur
A remote Highland campsite in Nýidalur along the Sprengisandur Route surrounded by glaciers, rivers, and central Iceland wilderness.
Approx. 2,000–3,000 ISK per person/night
Late June – early September (depends on F26 road conditions)
Camping Tips for Iceland
Wild Camping Prohibited
Camping is only allowed at designated campsites. Fines apply for illegal camping.
Weather Prepared
Bring warm sleeping bags and waterproof gear. Weather changes quickly in Iceland.
Facilities Vary
Highland sites have basic facilities. Municipal sites offer showers, kitchens, and laundry.
Book Ahead
Popular sites fill up in July–August. Reserve online to guarantee a spot.