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Laugarvatn

West Iceland9 facilities

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A large, spacious campsite in the village of Laugarvatn, with a store and restaurants close by. Activities cluster around it — golf, fishing, horse rental and walking paths. Note the rules: an age limit of 20, under-18s only with a parent, and quiet after midnight. Open 20 May to 1 October.

Laugarvatn is a big, spacious site right in the village, and it leans on the activities around it — a golf course, fishing, horse rental and walking paths, with a store and restaurants a short step away. Coming from Reykjavík, drive through the village and take the left turn just before you head out the other side. It's worth knowing the house rules before you arrive. There's an age limit of 20, so anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian along, and quiet is expected after midnight so everyone gets some sleep. Electricity, showers, and hot and cold water are all on site. The season runs from 20 May to 1 October. With golf, horses and fishing on the doorstep, it works as an activity base as much as a place to sleep.

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64.2223°N, 20.7322°W · West Iceland

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Season
Open from 20. May until 1. October
Walk-ins
Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 37 (Laugarvatn-Múli)
Off the main road
0.2 km from Route 37
Nearest town
Laugarás — 16.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
59 km in a straight line
What else is close
119 mapped places within 20 km

Tours that include Laugarvatn

Golden Circle & Laugarvatn Fontana Small Group Day Tourfrom 23.990 ISK · 8 h 30 minFontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 hRye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 minStandard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hLaugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 hLaugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 minSnorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISKDiving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
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ToursIn season nowInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Cold water
  • Hot water
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Horse rental
Local area
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Laugarvatn weather and conditions

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3°Covercast · feels 0°C2 m/swind9 h 50 mdaylight · 08:13 – 18:04
Prices
Rates 2023 · confirm current rates locally
Camping
Adults (16 y/o and older)
2,950 ISK
Children (under 10 y/o)
Free
Extras
Electricity
1,500 ISK
Taxes
Lodging tax per unit
333 ISK
Also listed
  • 10-16 y/o: 1500 kr.
  • Showers included in price.

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

In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
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5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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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
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

ILME ICELAND 2010 Laugarvatn campinggsjonBB
Laugarvatn geothermal lake in IcelandmyLittleBhatsTravelDiary
LAUGARVATN / BláskógabyggðVisit South Iceland
iceland near Laugarvatn north out doors
ILME ICELAND 2010 Laugarvatn sleeping accomodationgsjonBB

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Tjaldsvæði Starfsmannafélags ÍSAL12 km
  2. 2Hjalli40 km
  3. 3Bjarteyjarsandur42 km
  4. 4Þórisstaðir46 km
  5. 5Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd47 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Hlauptungufoss11 km
  2. 2Midfoss11 km
  3. 3Brúarfoss11 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð< 1 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð10 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur17 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Laugarvatn< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Brautarhóll14 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Minni Borg16 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúðin< 1 km
  2. 2Krambúð22 km
  3. 3Bónus34 km
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Tours

  1. Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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Frequently
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questions

Can I wild camp near Laugarvatn 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 Laugarvatn in advance?
Laugarvatn 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 Laugarvatn open?
Open from 20. May until 1. October — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Laugarvatn have?
Laugarvatn lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Golf course, Shower, Fishing, Horse rental, Cold water, Hot water, Toilets.

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