Iceland’s natural beauty is a dream for campers, with geothermal hot springs, stunning coastlines, and sprawling highlands.
From simple campsites close to Reykjavik, to far-flung highland camps for the intrepid traveler, there’s a place to pitch your tent for everyone.
For the ultimate freedom, many travelers opt to rent a Motorhome in Iceland so that they can visit these awesome places at their own pace. Here are 13 of the best campsites for your Icelandic road trip:
1. Þórsmörk Volcano Huts
This location deep in Þórsmörk Valley can only be reached via a highland bus or super jeep, so it feels deliciously remote. Spend the night with glacier tongues, birch forests, and massive ridgelines in view. Plus, you can start your Laugavegur hike — the most famous hike in Iceland — here, find a guided tour, eat in the restaurant, stay in a cabin, and take a shower. It’s like an oasis in the wilderness.
Ideal for: Hikers, off-the-grid adventurers
Price: ~2,500 ISK (approx. $18) per person
Location: Þórsmörk Valley, South Highlands
Facilities: Cabins, showers, restaurant, Wi-Fi, tour bookings
Open dates: May – October
2. Skaftafell Camping
Located inside the Vatnajökull National Park, Skaftafell Campsite is the perfect base to explore glacier hikes, ice caves (seasonal), and the stunning Svartifoss waterfall. The campsite is very well-maintained with many spacious, flat plots, great facilities (new), and is conducive to hopping on any ranger-led tours.
Ideal for: Glacier hikes, national park exploration
Price: ~2,000 ISK (approx. $14) per person
Location: Vatnajökull National Park, Southeast Iceland
Facilities: Toilets, showers, dishwashing area, info center
Open dates: Yearround (limited in winter)
3. Vik Camping
Set in the village of Vík on the south coast, this is a simple campsite that nevertheless makes a perfect base for visiting Reynisfjara’s black-sand beach and the troll-like sea stacks that, legend has it, were frozen by the dawn light. Grassed areas protected by some rocky outcrops, a sturdily sheltered block hosting the kitchen and non-too-flash shower facilities. Don’t miss the nearby Dyrhólaey cliffs with their puffin colonies in summer.
Ideal for: South Coast exploration, wildlife viewing
Price: ~2,000 ISK (approx. $14) per person
Location: Vík í Mýrdal, South Iceland
Facilities: Showers, toilets, kitchen, Wi-Fi
Open dates: May – September
4. Egilsstaðir Campsite
Egilsstaðir is the easternmost town in Iceland. It’s the perfect place to stop off for a night if you’re searching for some scope of fjords and forests with grassy areas, new bathrooms, a large covered kitchen, and hot showers. And, because of its location, it’s a great launchpad for a trip around the eastern fjords, or exploring the remains of the Viking camp at Borgarfjörður Eystri—an ideal site for puffin spotting and an abundance of rhyolite mountains in a vibrant selection of colors.
Ideal for: Eastfjords touring, birdwatching
Price: ~1,800 ISK (approx. $13) per person
Location: Egilsstaðir town, East Iceland
Facilities: Toilets, showers, kitchen, laundry
Open dates: May – September
5. Reykjavik Campsite
The closest to town, at only 3 km from the city center, Reykjavik Campsite is perfect for a stopover if you’re flying into or out of Iceland. But you’d never know, it’s actually super green and feels more spacious and chilled than you might think. Facilities are top notch — huge indoor kitchen, hot showers, bike hires, and even staff to help you book tours.
Ideal for: City breaks, easy arrival/departure
Price: ~2,500 ISK (approx. $18) per person
Location: Reykjavik city
Facilities: Showers, toilets, kitchen, Wi-Fi, laundry
Open dates: May – mid-September
6. Ásbyrgi Campsite
Meaning “Shelter of the Gods,” this campsite occupies a massive, enclosed gorge in Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park. It proffers mountain birch, steep rock, protected cook-sheds, and a visitor center. Trails usher guests onto crater-edge plateaus and mossy ponds.
Ideal for: Hiking, photography, families
Price: ~2,000 ISK (approx. $14) per person
Location: Ásbyrgi Canyon, North Iceland
Facilities: Toilets, showers, cooking shelters
Open dates: May – September
7. Húsafell Campsite
In a picturesque valley in West Iceland, Húsafell campsite is close to hot springs, lava caves and glacier tours on Langjökull. It is perfect for families with its play area and swimming pool access, along with good facilities.
Ideal for: Families, hot springs, glacier trips
Price: ~2,500 ISK (approx. $18) per person
Location: Húsafell, West Iceland
Facilities: Showers, playground, swimming pool (extra fee)
Open dates: May – September
8. Stykkishólmur Campsite
Located on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the tidy and green Stykkishólmur campsite promises ocean views from your tent and a short walk to the picturesque harbor town, harbor, ferry terminal for the Westfjords, and restaurants.
Ideal for: Coastal scenery, island ferry trips
Price: ~1,800 ISK (approx. $13) per person
Location: Stykkishólmur town, Snæfellsnes
Facilities: Showers, toilets, kitchen, Wi-Fi
Open dates: May – September
9. Siglufjörður Campsite
A popular town for fishing in the north that is famous for its colorful old houses and the Herring Era Museum, which was awarded the European Museum Award. The site is small but sits right beside the fjord, so you’ll have some awesome views
Ideal for: Cultural trips, fjord scenery
Price: ~1,800 ISK (approx. $13) per person
Location: Siglufjörður, North Iceland
Facilities: Toilets, showers, kitchen
Open dates: May – September
10. Hellissandur Campsite
Located in the northwest corner of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, at the base of the Snæfellsjökull glacier. Great access to hiking along the coast, lava fields, and the national park visitor’s center.
Ideal for: Glacier views, rugged coastlines
Price: ~2,000 ISK (approx. $14) per person
Location: Hellissandur, Snæfellsnes
Facilities: Toilets, showers, cooking shelters
Open dates: May – September
11. Höfn Campsite
A popular stop for those looking to explore the southeast of Vatnajökull, this big campsite is right on the edge of town and within easy reach of the shops and restaurants of the relatively remote little fishing town of Höfn (and particularly famous for its seafood). Visitors are really impressed with both how clean the facilities are, especially the showers, and also the views of Vatnajökull, so you’re free to catch a glimpse of that mammoth glacier as you soak up the sun in the communal area!
Ideal for: Glacier exploration, seafood dining
Price: ~2,000 ISK (approx. $14) per person
Location: Höfn town, Southeast Iceland
Facilities: Showers, kitchen, laundry, toilets
Open dates: May – September
12. Selfoss Campsite
A great Ring Road spot for exploring South Iceland with easy access to Golden Circle attractions. The campground is well-kept with newer bathrooms and cooking facilities, and it’s a quick jaunt to the nearest grocery store and café.
Ideal for: South Coast and Golden Circle trips
Price: ~1,800 ISK (approx. $13) per person
Location: Selfoss town, South Iceland
Facilities: Toilets, showers, kitchen
Open dates: May – September
13. Landmannalaugar Camping
One of the most famous highland destinations, the Landmannalaugar area is dotted with steaming hot geysers and rhyolite mountains in different colors. Very far removed from just about anything else on this list, Landmannalaugar is only reachable by 4×4 bus or vehicle, and you will certainly feel alone surrounded by wilderness here. Campground amenities are basic but ample and you’ll have some of the best hiking trails in Iceland out your front door.
Ideal for: Highlands trekking, natural hot springs
Price: ~2,500 ISK (approx. $18) per person
Location: Landmannalaugar, Central Highlands
Facilities: Toilets, showers, cooking shelters
Open dates: June – September
Plan Your Icelandic Road Trip
Camping in Iceland lets you get closer to its raw beauty, from glaciers and volcanoes to coastlines and hot springs. With well-maintained sites across the country, it’s easy to design a route that suits your style and pace.
If you want total flexibility, consider renting a Motorhome in Iceland—giving you the freedom to stop at these campsites on your own schedule.
