Campsites in Iceland
Our map shows 290 campsites and 11 motorhome or caravan stops in Iceland. Of these, 65 list showers, 53 have electric hook-ups, 15 welcome dogs and 14 are free of charge. Places with the most listed sites: Blönduós, Djúpivogur, Búðardalur, Laugar, Akranes, Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The map also shows 4 unnamed basic camping spots in natural settings. A spot on the map does not mean camping is allowed there: wild camping rules differ by country and area, so check local rules first.
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Vestrahorn
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Hvammstangi
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Hverinn
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Korpudalur
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Skjól
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Tjaldsvæði Sandgerðis
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Viðistaðatúni
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Vogar
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Hjalli
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Skaftafell
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Tjaldsvæðið á Akranesi
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Breiðavík við Latrabjarg
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CJA Campsite
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Tjaldsvæðið Reykholti
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Blönduós
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Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal
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Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík
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Camping Berunes
Data from OpenStreetMap, updated 2026-11-12. Details can be incomplete or out of date: check with the site before you travel. Something wrong or missing? Anyone can fix it on OpenStreetMap.
Camping in Iceland: what to know
Season
Most campsites open from late May or June to August or September; a few are open all year. Highland roads in the interior usually do not open until late June or July, depending on conditions.
Wild camping
A traditional tent may be permitted for one night on uncultivated land where no campsite is nearby, subject to local restrictions and signs. Near homes or farms, for more than one night or with more than three tents, you need the landowner’s permission. Many protected areas allow camping only at marked sites or not at all.
With a motorhome
Campervans, motorhomes, caravans and tent trailers may stay overnight only at campsites or with the landowner’s permission. Never drive off designated roads: off-road driving is illegal and can result in substantial fines.
Rules vary by region and may change. Always check current local regulations and signs before you travel.
Weather in Iceland by month
| Month | Day | Night | Rain | Rainy days🌧 | Sunny days☀️ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −2° | −7° | 139 mm | 21 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | −2° | −7° | 140 mm | 20 | 1 |
| MarchMar | −1° | −6° | 128 mm | 21 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 2° | −3° | 98 mm | 17 | 12 |
| MayMay | 5° | 0° | 100 mm | 18 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 9° | 4° | 91 mm | 18 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 11° | 6° | 91 mm | 18 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 11° | 5° | 104 mm | 18 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 7° | 3° | 147 mm | 20 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 3° | −1° | 143 mm | 21 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 0° | −4° | 123 mm | 20 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | −2° | −7° | 139 mm | 20 | 0 |
Averages for 2015–2024 where the campsites are, from NASA POWER satellite and weather-model data. Day and night are the average daily high and low; a rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain; sunny days are estimated from the sunlight reaching the ground.