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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).
More info http://www.ust.is/einstaklingar/frettir/frett/2016/06/30/May-I-camp-anywhere-/
Húsavík Camping Ground
The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of the most popular attractions in Iceland such as the waterfall Dettifoss, Mývatn lake and Ásbyrgi.
A good cam
Hrafnagil Camping site
The family camp site Hrafnagil is located next to the school in Hrafnagil, about 10 km from Akureyri. It has plenty of growth and natural beauty. Visitors are free from the racket of "city" life but s
Fjalladyrd
At Fjalladýrð Tourist Services, we provide our guests with the chance to experience traditional food, culture, and accommodation in peaceful surroundings. The company emphasizes a variety of nature
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
Bakkafjörður camping ground
The Camp Site at Bakkafjörður is located in the center of the village.
Electricity is available for campers as well as bathing facilities in the nearby Guest House.
Bakkafjörður village is at one
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Bakkaflöt Travel Service
Bakkaflot is located by road number 752 about 10 kilometers from road number 1 at Varmahlíð in North Iceland. At Bakkaflot you can go river rafting in the Austari Jökulsá river and the Vestari Jökulsá river.
Kópasker Camping Ground
The camp site at Kópasker is just by the entrance into the village. The service house has two sinks, shower and a toilet and is very visible from the road. The camp site is below and is sheltered fro
Áfangi - Upprekstrarfélag Auðkúluheiðar
At Afangi there is hostel style accommodation for up to 32 people in 8 rooms, each accommodating 4 people. Its possibility to get made-up bed with linen.
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
Þórshöfn Camping Ground
The camp site is high in the village in a peaceful location. All services is in a walking distance. The facilities at the camp site are good with tables, benches, toilets, electricity and a spot fo
Camping 66.12° north
The campsite is close to the sea in the Tjörnes peninsula and the view to the sea is great.
There is not many places in Iceland with as beautiful sunset as well as lot of bird life in the area.
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Lifsmotun camping
On the farm Hjalli in the valley of Reykjadalur only 2 km from the village of Laugar halfway between Akureyri and Myvatn you can find the small Lifsmotun campsite. There is a service house with toilet
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
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Ólafsfjörður Camping Ground
The campsite in Ólafsfjörður is located next to the sports center. Next to it is a small pond with a lot of bird life and small fishes that the children find very popular.
The campsites are normal
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Hlíð Travel Service
Hlid is in the Myvatn area and offers different kind of accommodation and acivity.
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Varmahlíð Camping Ground
Varmahlíð Campground is a peaceful and cozy campsite, located in a protected forest area on the southern slope of Reykjarhóll. A service house is available at the campsite with toilets, hot and col
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Holar Camping site
The campsite at Hólar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long history and the beautiful nature. The campsite is surrounded by forest which gives great shelter and a cozy a
Raufarhöfn Camping Ground
Located by the swimming pool.
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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 service house is available at the campsite with hot and cold water, showers, toilets and it is accessible for the disabled. Electricity is also available and disposing of waste from a mobile home.
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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
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
Vaglaskógur Campsite
Vaglaskógur Campsite has five camping grounds that all offer access to restrooms and most offer access to electricity. There are showers in two locations and a good accessibility for wheelchairs.
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Guesthosue Grímsstaðir
Guesthouse Grímsstaðir stands by crossroads in the highland, in the north of Vatnajökull glacier.
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Dalakofinn Campsite
Dalakofinn camping area is located next to the sports field in Laugar. The swimming pool and a 6 hole golf course are in walking distances from the camping area.
In the field house are toilets, shower
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Siglufjordur camping ground
The campsite in Siglufjörður is located in the center of the town, next to the pier and the square. All services, museum, and activities are only about 5-10 minutes away. South of the avalanche prot
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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, playgrounds, and great hiking trails. The camping i
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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.
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Hofsós Camping Ground
The campsite at Hofsós is a sheltered campsite with electricity, toilet facilities, cold and hot water, and a place to empty toilets.
While in Hofsós, enjoy a stroll around the lower part of town
Systragil Camping Ground
Systragil Camping Ground
Welcome to our friendly, small campsite with cooking facilities and free wifi. We hope you enjoy the tranquility, the smell of birch and the clucks of the rock ptarmigan (lago
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 camp site is by the southern entrance into the town (when arriving from Akureyri). The camp site is next to the sports area, school and the swimming pool. Around is a lot to do for the children
Others
Reykir Camping site
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 841-7313
Ferðaþjónustan Bjargi
- Bjarg
- 660 Mývatn
- 464-4240
Grímstunga Camping Ground
- Grímstunga
- 660 Mývatn
- 464-4294, 899-9991
Hegranes Camping ground
- Félagsheimilið Hegranes
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 899-3231
Sæberg HI Hostel
- Reykjaskóli, Hrútafjörður
- 500 Staður
- 894-5504
Hvammstangi Camping Ground
- Brekkugata 12
- 530 Hvammstangi
- 899-0008
Akureyri - Þórunnarstræti Camping Ground
- Hafnarstræti 49
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-3379
Huni Hótel
- Húnavallaskóli
- 541 Blönduós
- 456-4500, 691-2207
Camping site Grímsey island
- Vallargata
- 611 Grímsey
- 865-5110
Nýidalur - Iceland Touring Association
- Mörkin 6, 108 Reykjavík
- 568-2533
Guesthouse Langafit
- Laugarbakki
- 531 Hvammstangi
- 451-2987, 616-3304
Heiðarbær
- Reykjahverfi
- 641 Húsavík
- 464-3903
Guesthouse Kiðagil
- Barnaskóla Bárðdæla
- 645 Fosshóll
- 4643290, 895-3291
Ártún Travel Service
- Ártún, Grýtubakkahreppur
- 610 Grenivík
- 463-3267, 892-3591
Bordeyri Camping site
- Borðeyri
- 500 Staður
- 849-7891
Fossholl by Godafoss
- Fosshóll
- 641 Húsavík
- 464-3108
Vesturdalur Camping Ground - Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður
- Vesturdalur Jökulsárgljúfrum
- 671 Kópasker
- 470-7100
