About
Húnaver is a large campsite in Svartárdalur, north Iceland, with open scenery around it. On site there's a restaurant, a playground, Wi-Fi, showers, and both indoor and outdoor toilets. Kids go free. Open from June into late October.
Húnaver spreads across a large plot in Svartárdalur, a valley in the north with plenty of open scenery to look at. There's room here, which is part of the appeal. Facilities are straightforward but cover the day-to-day: electricity, showers, and toilet areas both indoors and out. A restaurant handles meals, there's a playground for children, and a Wi-Fi area keeps you connected. There's no charge for kids. The season runs long by Icelandic standards, from the start of June through to late October — useful if you're travelling the north on the shoulders of summer. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Camping cards can save you money if you're spending multiple nights in the tent. Do the math.
Map of Húnaver
Húnaver is in North Iceland at 65.5231°N, 19.8008°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Season
- 1.júní - 21.otkóber
Walk-ins
- Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
- Not offered
Getting there
- Road 734 (Hringv.-Hvammur)
Off the main road
- 0.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Varmahlíð — 16.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 184 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 67 mapped places within 20 km
Amenities
Electricity
Pets allowed on a leash
Wi-Fi
Free for children
Shower
Cold water
Toilets
Food service
Facilities listed by tjalda.is
Húnaver weather and conditions
At Húnaver in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 6°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
- 2000 ISK per adult person.
- 2,000 ISK
- Free of charge for children 12 years old or younger (≤12 years)
- Free
- Electricity 1000 ISK
- 1,000 ISK
- 2026 Information Coming Soon
- We are currently awaiting updated information from the campsite operator for the 2026 season. As soon as we receive it, this page will be updated with the latest details regarding opening dates, facilities, and pricing.
- Are you the operator of this campsite? Please contact us at tjalda@tjalda.is so we can update the information.
Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Tjaldstæði Húnaveri< 1 km
- 2
Varmahlíð16 km - 3Tjaldsvæðið Varmahlíð16 km
- 4
Húnavellir Campsite19 km - 5Tjaldsvæðið Steinsstöðum21 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in North Iceland.

A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
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Hot Springs
Public_bath hot spring
Swimming_pool hot spring
Pool hot spring
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Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
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Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: tjalda.is
tjalda.isCampsite facts · About text by Map of Iceland (claude-opus-4-8, 2026-07)
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
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