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Ásbyrgi

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About

Ásbyrgi is one of two campgrounds in the Jökulsárgljúfur national-park area, the other being Vesturdalur. It's large — 23 zones, 190 sites, room for around 500 people — and opens from late May until early November. A gate admits only registered vehicles, so it's booking-only, no drop-in.

This is a big, organised site: 23 numbered zones holding 190 pitches and up to about 500 people. Forty-eight electric hookups are spread across most zones, though only one box sits in each — packing an extension cord and a three-phase adapter is a good idea. Entry is gated and opens only for registered vehicles, so booking is required and you'll need your licence plate on the form. The service building has restrooms, showers, a washing machine, and a drying closet; there's a smaller WC to the south. There are no set cooking facilities, but you can wash dishes at sinks beside the building. The campground runs from late May to early November, closing over winter, with exact dates depending on the snow. Reception sits by the entry road and staffs the evenings in summer.

Camping cards can save you money if you're spending multiple nights in the tent. Do the math.

Map of Ásbyrgi

Map

66.0262°N, 16.4958°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Season
Open 20. May - 01. Nov. Closed over the winter, from November to late April. Opening date is subject to snowfall in winter and snowmelt in spring.
Walk-ins
Not accepted — book ahead
Getting there
Road 85 (Kelduhverfi)
Off the main road
0.6 km from Route 85
Nearest town
Kópasker — 30.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
330 km in a straight line
What else is close
107 mapped places within 20 km

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
  • Bike routes
Local area
  • Golf course

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Ásbyrgi weather and conditions

Last updated

0°Cmostly clear · feels -5°C5 m/sgusts 119 h 39 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:41
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
2800 ISK Adults 17-66 years old, per night (17-66 years)
2,800 ISK per night
2.300 ISK Senior citizens and disabled people, per night
2,300 ISK per night
Extras
1500 ISK electricity at campsite pr. night
1,500 ISK per night
Also listed
  • Free for children 16 years old and younger
  • Lodging tax, payd per tent/mobile home/camper (included in the price)
  • · Up to and including six persons may overnight in each space
  • · The fee is either for a space with access to electricity or for a space without access to electricity.
  • · Senior citizens (67 years and older) and disabled persons are entitled to a 20% discount of overnighting fees collected.
  • *The electrical connection is solely for use of electric appliances within the designated space.

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Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17

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Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Ásbyrgi< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Kópasker31 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Húsavík38 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Verslunin Skerjakolla31 km
  2. 2Nettó38 km
  3. 3Krambúð38 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Ásbyrgi instead?
No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.
Do I need to book Ásbyrgi in advance?
Ásbyrgi accepts advance bookings — worth doing in July and August when Icelandic campsites fill up.
When is Ásbyrgi open?
Open 20. May - 01. Nov. Closed over the winter, from November to late April. Opening date is subject to snowfall in winter and snowmelt in spring. — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Ásbyrgi have?
Ásbyrgi lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Golf course, Shower, Washing machine, Toilets, Playground, Bike routes.

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