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Mosskógar

Reykjavík Areafrom 4,000 ISK/night7 facilities

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Mosskógar tucks into a wooded grove in Mosfellsdalur, a short drive from Mosfellsbær on the edge of the capital area. Trees shelter the pitches; a kitchenette, showers, flushing toilets and electricity cover the basics. Nearby are horse rental, a golf course and the Halldór Laxness museum. Open March to December.

Mosskógar is the quieter of the Mosfellsdalur options, sitting in a peaceful grove a short drive from Mosfellsbær. Trees ring the site and cut the wind, and there's a real spread of season here — it stays open from the start of March to the start of December. Inside you get several electricity plugs, a guest kitchenette, drinking water, showers and flushing toilets. The valley keeps you busy. There's horse rental, a golf course and walking paths close by, along with the museum to Halldór Laxness, Iceland's only Nobel Prize winner. One nice local touch: from early July there's a vegetable market every Saturday, running late morning into the afternoon. It's a calm, green base within easy reach of Reykjavík.

Book ahead in summer, especially near popular spots. Campsites fill up by late afternoon.

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64.1743°N, 21.6172°W · Reykjavík Area

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Season
Open from 1st of March to 1st of December
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 36 (Mosfellsdalur)
Off the main road
0.7 km from Route 36
Nearest town
Reykjavíkurborg — 3.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
16 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,040 mapped places within 20 km

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
Hygiene facilities
  • Waste disposal for mobile homes
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Toilets
  • Dryer
Cooking & Dining facilities
  • Cooking facilities

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Mosskógar weather and conditions

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6°Covercast · feels 2°C4 m/sgusts 89 h 51 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:07
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Children 12 years and younger (≤12 years)
Free
WiFi
Free
Camping in the greenhouse
4,000 ISK per person / night
Extras
Electricity
2,000 ISK per unit / night
Washing machine
1,500 ISK per use
Tumble dryer
1,000 ISK per use
Showers
Free
Taxes
Adults (13 years and older)
3,000 ISK per person / night

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

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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
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
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
Reserve −12%
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

Mosskógar — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
Camping trip - vlog 9Kitkit stories
Izland 20. rész Valami Amerika (Iceland) (Brú Milli Heimsálfa, Memorial board B-24, Mosskógar Camp)MoncA - motoros élményeim

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Mosfellsbær< 1 km
  2. 2Camper Resort Reykjavík10 km
  3. 3Reykjavík13 km
  4. 4Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal13 km
  5. 5Hafnarfjörður20 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Álafoss3 km
  2. 2Tungufoss3 km
  3. 3Helgufoss4 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær< 1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær4 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur7 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Mosfellsbær4 km · 279.8 kr/L
  2. 2Bjarkarholt4 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Langitangi4 km · 310.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó4 km
  2. 2Krónan4 km
  3. 3Bónus4 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Mosskógar 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 Mosskógar in advance?
Mosskógar 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 Mosskógar open?
Open from 1st of March to 1st of December — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Mosskógar have?
Mosskógar lists: Electricity, Cooking facilities, Waste disposal for mobile homes, Shower, Washing machine, Toilets, Dryer.
How much does Mosskógar cost?
Camping starts at 4,000 ISK per person per night (published rates via tjalda.is — see the Prices section for the full rate card, including electricity and lodging tax).

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