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Vogar

North Icelandfrom 2,450 ISK/night13 facilities

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Vogar is a year-round campsite in the lava fields by Lake Mývatn, with a hiking trail to Hverfjall starting right beside it. It has a heated indoor kitchen, free Wi-Fi and hot showers at no extra cost. Dimmuborgir and the Mývatn Nature Baths are a short drive. Children under 14 stay free.

Vogar sits among lava formations near Lake Mývatn, only a few hundred metres from the water and looking toward the Hverfjall crater. A hiking trail up Hverfjall begins right next to the site, which makes it a natural base for walkers. Being open all year, it's kitted out for cold seasons: the indoor kitchen and dining space are heated, Wi-Fi is free, and hot showers cost nothing extra. It takes tents, campervans and motorhomes, all with electric hookups, plus a black-water disposal point and fresh drinking water to refill. Check-in is done yourself, by scanning a QR code or using a kiosk, with staff reachable by phone. Daddi's Pizza is next door, big-name Mývatn attractions like Dimmuborgir and the Nature Baths are a short drive, and children under 14 stay free.

Wild camping rules have tightened. Use designated campsites to stay on the right side of the law.

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65.6238°N, 16.9175°W · North Iceland

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Season
Open all year
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 848 (Mývatnssveitarvegur)
Off the main road
1.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 0 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
288 km in a straight line
What else is close
230 mapped places within 20 km

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Free for children
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pets allowed on a leash
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Cold water
  • Toilets
  • Waste disposal for mobile homes
  • Hot water
Cooking & Dining facilities
  • Cooking facilities
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
Accommodation
  • Open all year
Local area
  • Food service

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Vogar weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Cpartly cloudy · feels -5°C8 m/sgusts 149 h 41 mdaylight · 08:02 – 17:44
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults
2,450 ISK per person / night
Children 13 years and younger (≤13 years)
Free
Tent / Car / Camper
500 ISK per night
Guests staying for three consecutive nights receive the fourth night free of charge.
Free
Extras
Motorhome (electricity included)
1,600 ISK per night
Electricity
1,100 ISK per night
Taxes
Lodging tax
400 ISK per night
Also listed
  • https://reisa.is/en/vogar/

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

In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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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

Vogar — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
We Found Iceland's BEST Campsite! 🏕️ Vogar Travel Service & Daddi's Pizza 🍕 | Lavi and ViruLavi and Viru
Vogar Travel ServiceThe TouristTV Channel
Iceland Bike Tour Day 1 - Vogar Camping to Mosskogar CampingDave Briggs
Vogar, ICELAND - Walk Tour [4K]Pinoy Viking in Iceland
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Iceland Bike Tour Day 31: Cycling Sandgerði to Vogar Camping (End of Trip)Dave Briggs

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Bjarg2 km
  2. 2Hlíð, Mývatni3 km
  3. 3CJA camping, Laugar22 km
  4. 4CJA Campsite22 km
  5. 5Laugar Camping23 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Geitafoss29 km
  2. 2Goðafoss30 km
  3. 3Barnafoss31 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Stóragjá Cave< 1 km
  2. 2Grjótagjá2 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit3 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Reykjahlíð2 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn8 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Laugar23 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð2 km
  2. 2Nettó50 km
  3. 3Hagkaup54 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Vogar 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 Vogar in advance?
Vogar 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 Vogar open?
Open all year — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Vogar have?
Vogar lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Free for children, Shower, Wi-Fi, Cold water, Toilets, Open all year, Cooking facilities, Food service, Pets allowed on a leash, Waste disposal for mobile homes, Hot water.
How much does Vogar cost?
Camping starts at 2,450 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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