Camping

There are various things to keep in mind if you are planning to camp or spend the night outside organised campsites. In November 2015, new conservation legislation came into effect making changes to where it is permissible to camp. For instance, it is now illegal to spend the night in tent trailers, tent campers, caravans, camper vans or similar outside organised campsites or urban areas unless the land owner or rightholder has given their permission. Otherwise, the law lays down the following rules for camping:

Where may I camp?

Along public routes in inhabited areas, you may pitch a traditional camping tent for one night on uncultivated land, provided there is no campsite in the immediate vicinity and the land owner has not restricted or prohibited access, passage or stay within the area by means of signs on gates and walking paths.
Along public routes in uninhabited areas, you may pitch a traditional camping tent on privately owned land or national land.
Away from public routes, you may pitch a traditional camping tent, either on privately owned or national land, unless otherwise indicated in special rules which may be applicable to the land area in question.

When must I get the permission of the land owner or rightholder?

If you plan to camp near places of human habitation or farms.
If you plan to camp for longer than one night.
If you plan to pitch more than three tents.
If the land is cultivated.
If you plan to use tent trailers, tent campers, caravans, camper vans or similar outside organised campsites or urban areas.

Are there any areas where I may not camp/spend the night?

Land owners or rightholders may restrict or prohibit camping if there is substantial risk of damage to the country’s natural environment.
If the landowner or rightholder has prepared a special camping area on their land, they may direct travellers to it and charge a service fee. Similarly, if there is a campsite in the vicinity, the landowner or rightholder may direct travellers to it.
There may be restrictions on camping in protected areas (see below).

Álafoss	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Blábjörg á Berufjarðarströnd	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Bringur í Mosfellsdal	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Dimmuborgir	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Dyrhólaey	Camping and overnight stays only with the permission of the Environment Agency of Iceland.
Fjallabak	You may camp in marked camping areas. Hikers may camp alongside marked walking paths. Elsewhere, you may camp or spend the night only with specific permission from the Environment Agency of Iceland.
Grábrókargígar í Norðurárdal	Camping and overnight stays only with the permission of the Environment Agency of Iceland.
Herðubreiðarfriðland	You may camp in marked areas. Elsewhere, permission from the Environment Agency of Iceland is required.
Hverfjall/Hverfell	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Ingólfshöfði	Camping and overnight stays only with the permission of the Environment Agency of Iceland and local supervisors.
Kattarauga	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Kirkjugólf	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Mývatn	Camping and overnight stays not allowed outside marked camping areas.
Seljahjallagil, Bláhvammur, Þrengslaborgir and surrounding areas	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Skógarfoss	Camping and overnight stays not allowed outside marked camping areas.
Skútustaðagígar	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Snæfellsjökull National Park	Hikers and cyclists must get the permission of the ranger. Otherwise, camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Ströndin við Stapa og Hellna	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Teigarhorn	Camping and overnight stays not allowed.
Vatnajökull National Park	With the Park, visitors must use organised campsites for tents, tent trailers, tent campers, caravans and camper vans. Away from organised campsites, you may pitch a traditional camping tent for one night. Groups with ten or more tents, however, must seek permission from the ranger. When camping outside organised campsites, care should be taken not to cause any damage and to take all litter and refuse to an inhabited area. Camping outside marked campsites is forbidden in the following areas: In Jökulsárgljúfur. In areas of Askja under special protection. In the lowlands of Hoffellssvæði and Heinabergssvæði. In Skaftafellsheiði, Bæjarstaðarskógur and Morsárdalur. Camping is, however, allowed in the Skaftafell mountains over 400 m above sea level and in the area at the mouth of the Kjós river. Travellers should get information from the National Park on camping in these areas.
Þingvellir National Park	Camping and overnight stays not allowed outside marked camping areas.

More info http://www.ust.is/einstaklingar/frettir/frett/2016/06/30/May-I-camp-anywhere-/

Here you see designated camp-sites.

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Guesthouse Lónsá

Lónsá is a guesthouse on the outskirts of Akureyri, a town by the head of fjord Eyjafjörður and centrally located in North Iceland. The guesthouse sleeps 10 in made-up beds, and there are a furthe

Lónkot Rural Resort

Lónkot Rural Resort offers their guests a sensory experience in natures magnetic setting at Lónkot´s Gravel, situated north of Cape Þórðarhöfði in Skagafjörður. Lónkot is a family owned and

Sauðárkrókur Camping Ground

A new service house is next to the camp site with hot and cold running water, showers, toilets and it is accesible for the disabled. It is also possible to get electricity and dispose of waste from a

Dettifoss Guesthouse

Natural beauty is characteristic for Öxarfjörður a long side a flourishing countryside where agriculture is the main industry.

Akureyri - Hamrar, Kjarnaskógur Camping Ground

Hamraris a peaceful campground by the forest kjarnaskógur, at the southern end of Akureyri. The camping is well equipped with excellent facilities, playgrouds, and great hiking trails. The camping is

Guesthouse Skeið

Guesthouse Skeið is located in Tröllaskagi in a quiet place deep in valley Svarfaðardalur, surrounded by mountains and 18 km away from town Dalvík. Tröllaskagi is a specially good place for those

Ásbyrgi Visitor Centre, Ásbyrgi

Gljúfrastofa is the Visitor and Information Centre for the Northern Territory of Vatnajökull National Park. The visitor centre also houses a souvenir shop. The interesting exhibition on geology and

Guesthosue Grímsstaðir

Guesthouse Grímsstaðir stands by crossroads in the highland, in the north of Vatnajökull glacier.

Dalakofinn

Grocery store and a restaurant in Laugar in Reykjadalur. Opening hours in the winter: Every day: 10am-8pm In the field house are toilets, showers, washing machine and a tumble dryer. On the upper flo

Hofsós Camping Ground

The camp site is sheltered with trees. There is electricity, toilets, shower and hot and cold running water. The camp site is a short distance from a new swimming pool at Hofsós that has received man

Varmahlíð Camping Ground

A peaceful and cozy camp site with toilet facilities, hot and cold running water and electricity. There is also a washing machine, tumbel dryer and a shower. A short distance to many activities. Ther

Grenivík Camping Ground

The camp site at Grenivík was all renewed in 2011 and there is now a new service house with access for the disabled. There is also now access to electricity, shower and hot and cold running water. It

Skagaströnd Camping Ground

The camp site is in a sheltered and quiet place facing the sun during the day. In the middle of the area there is a mound where an old farm used to be. The area is sheltered to the north and east by s

Glaðheimar Cottages and camping

Open all year round. Accommodation in 20 well equipped cottages for altogether 110 people. Hotpots and sauna in most of the cottages. Close to all services. Gladheimar also run the camping area in Blo

Vogar Camping Ground - Vogar Travel Service

Our camping grounds have plenty of space and guests are welcome to park their car next to the tent/camper. Indoor toilets and hot showers are included in the price. We also offer access to outdoor ki

Dalvík Camping Ground

The campsite in Dalvík is situated close to Dalvík Swimming pool. The facilities include hot and cold water, showers, access to electricity and equipment for toilet waste from campers and caravans.

Raufarhöfn Camping Ground

Located by the swimming pool.

Kerlingarfjöll Highland Resort

Kerlingarfjoll are one of Icelands precious inland resorts. There you will find good facilities and a restaurant serving traditional Icelandic dishes. In the area are various marked and unmarket hiking routes and you can spend days browsing the Hveradalir area which is one of Icelands biggest geothermal areas.