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Highlands Campsites

13 mapped

13 campsites in Highlands — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

13 campsites in Highlands, led by Geysir, Haukadal and Skjól. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top campsites in Highlands

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page. Distances on the cards are straight-line from Reykjavík.

Geysir, Haukadal campsite

Geysir, Haukadal

81 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Check campsite opening dates - many operate June-August only.

Skjól campsite

Skjól

85 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Wild camping rules vary - use designated sites when available.

Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa campsite

Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa

78 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Campfires are rarely allowed - bring a camping stove.

Úthlíð, Biskupstungu campsite

Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

74 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Campfires are rarely allowed - bring a camping stove.

Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base campsiteBookable

Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

140 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. The camping card can save money if you're staying multiple nights across the country.

13 campsites in Highlands

Geysir, Haukadal campsite

Geysir, Haukadal

81 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Check campsite opening dates - many operate June-August only.

Skjól campsite

Skjól

85 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Wild camping rules vary - use designated sites when available.

Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa campsite

Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa

78 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Campfires are rarely allowed - bring a camping stove.

Úthlíð, Biskupstungu campsite

Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

74 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Campfires are rarely allowed - bring a camping stove.

Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base campsiteBookable

Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

140 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. The camping card can save money if you're staying multiple nights across the country.

Árbúðir

119 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Check for electrical hookups if you need to charge devices.

Áfangi

153 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. The camping card can save money if you're staying multiple nights across the country.

Laugafell

198 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Facilities typically include toilets, showers, and sometimes cooking shelters.

Hveravellir campsite

Hveravellir

140 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Weather can change rapidly - bring proper tent and gear.

Hvítárnes campsite

Hvítárnes

117 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Facilities typically include toilets, showers, and sometimes cooking shelters.

Nýidalur campsite

Nýidalur

197 km from Reykjavík

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities but spectacular setting. Check campsite opening dates - many operate June-August only.