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Grímsey Camping

North Iceland, Iceland
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Grímsey Camping

North Iceland, Iceland

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Grímsey Camping

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Photos & videos

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Nearby

Waterfalls

Skeifárfoss

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

57 km away
Mígandifoss

Mígandifoss

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

57 km away

Leyningsfoss

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

62 km away
Æðarfossar

Æðarfossar

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

68 km away

Hot Springs

Geothermal hot spring near Siglufjörður

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

58 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Bring your own towel.

59 km away

Ostakarið

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

62 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Best with few people.

62 km away

Campsites

Grímsey Camping

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

50 m away

Mánárbakki

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56 km away

Camping 66.12° North

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

56 km away

Rammalóðin

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

59 km away

Services

Siglufjörður

Olís fuel station

59 km away

Kjörbúðin

Supermarket — supplies

59 km away

Ólafsfjörður

ÓB fuel station

60 km away

Húsavík

Orkan fuel station

62 km away

Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Grímsey Camping 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 Grímsey Camping in advance?
Grímsey Camping is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.
When is Grímsey Camping open?
24/7 — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Grímsey Camping have?
Facility details for Grímsey Camping aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.
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