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Grímsey Camping

North Iceland, IcelandCampsite Grimsey

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Grímsey Camping

North Iceland, IcelandCampsite Grimsey

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Grímsey Camping is in North Iceland at 66.5408°N, 18.0157°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Grímsey Camping weather and conditions

At Grímsey Camping in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 01 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Grímsey Camping

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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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?

Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Grímsey Camping for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.

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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skeifárfoss

57 km·~69 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Mígandifoss

57 km·~69 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Leyningsfoss

62 km·~74 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Æðarfossar

68 km·~81 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Siglufjörður

58 km·~70 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður

59 km·~71 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Ostakarið

62 km·~74 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

62 km·~75 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grímsey Camping

50 m

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#3.Camping 66.12° North

56 km·~67 min drive

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#4.Rammalóðin

59 km·~71 min drive

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Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

63 km·~75 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

63 km·~76 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

66 km·~80 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Siglufjörður

59 km·~71 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsfjörður

60 km·~72 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsavík

62 km·~75 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Grenivík

66 km·~80 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community