Camping

Camping in North Iceland

Camping is one of the best ways to experience North Iceland, with campsites located throughout the region. Whether you're travelling with a tent, camper van, motorhome, caravan or trailer, you'll find a variety of campsites ranging from peaceful rural settings to sites close to towns and popular attractions.

Most campsites are open from May through September, although opening dates and available facilities vary. While many campsites offer amenities such as showers, electricity and cooking facilities, others provide a more basic camping experience. We recommend checking the facilities and opening dates of each campsite before you travel.

Camping outside organised campsites

Iceland has specific rules regarding camping outside designated campsites.

• Traditional tents may be pitched for one night on uncultivated land in certain circumstances, provided there are no restrictions and no campsite nearby.
• Camper vans, motorhomes, caravans, tent trailers and similar vehicles must stay at designated campsites, unless you have permission from the landowner.
• Camping is not permitted outside designated campsites within towns and villages.
• If you plan to stay for more than one night, camp with a larger group, or camp on cultivated land or near farms, you must obtain the landowner's permission.

As camping regulations can vary depending on the location, we recommend familiarising yourself with the current rules before your trip and always respecting private property and the natural environment.

For the latest camping regulations in Iceland, please visit the Environment Agency of Iceland.

In many parts of North Iceland, you can find caravan services that are open all year round. It is not only during the high summer that you can travel around the North in a motorhome, but you can also experience the arrival of spring, the colors of autumn, and an incredible selection of winter activities.

Accommodation for those who want to combine modern comfort and good old tent accommodation. You enjoy most of the comforts that can be found in a hotel room, but at the same time experience the charm of staying outside in the nature. A wonderful change from more traditional accommodation.

Many guesthouses, rural hotels, hostels and farmer’s lodges, offer sleeping bag accommodation, a truly economic alternative.

You can rent motorhomes and campers from car rental companies. Please make sure where is allowed to park the cars before you start your tour.