Camping

Please Notice - Grass Fields are a no car zone for now

Due to warmer weather and rain we have had to close for car traffic on to our grass fields at our camping grounds. We suggest that those who want to camp in their campers please use the parking lot at Fagrabrekka, see map below. From there it is just a short walk to Syðri - Leirar where visitors can use the facility there, showers and restrooms.

Please note that facilities at Nyrðri - Leirar next to our service centre is also open. 

We are sorry for the inconvenience this can cause for everyone. 

Camping ground

Fagrabrekka, located just south from the intersection 36/361/550 has a fairly large car park. There those who want to stay overnight in the national park in their campers can park. From Fagrabrekka it is only a short walk east to Syðri - Leirar where there are restrooms and showers. 

When are we open

Campsite in Summer

Campsites at Leirar and Vatnskot are open from 01.06. - 01.09.

Campsites in Winter

This autumn, year 2024, will our campground at Sydri-Leirar remain open until end of November. All other campsites will remain closed. 

From December - May our grassy camp grounds will be closed for vehicles. Then it is okay to stay on the parking lot at Nyrdri-Leirar next to our Service centre.   for When the grass ground is immobile cars can stay at the parking lot. 

Restrooms and laundry room is open year round at Nyrdri-Leirar. Showers are closed from 01.12 - 01.04. 

Price

Adult (18-66 ára) 1.800 ISK per person per night + overnight stay tax
Senior Citizen (67+) and disabled. 900 ISK per person per night + overnight stay tax
Electricity, Available at Nyrdri-Leirar in summer. There is no electricity available during winter. 1100 ISK unit per night
Overnight stay tax per unit (tent, camper etc.) + value added tax. 333 ISK
If you pay for three nights, you get the fourth one free and then every another night from then on.  
Groups (10 or more) get a 15% discount if settled together.  

 

About the camping site

Camping and angling permits can be obtained at the Service center on arrival.

During the summer, park rangers, look after the camping areas every day and during the weekends they keep nightshifts, to make sure everything is quiet after midnight.

Payment is possible to do in our Service centre at Leirar which is open from 9 - 17 every day. If you arrive after opening hours, please go on to the campground and enjoy our camping sites facilities. It is possible to take care of payment in the morning.

The campground Sydri-Leirar is open until end of November. During winter time it is possible to use the parking lot in front of the Service centre for overnight stay. Other campgrounds are limited during the summer months.

Vatnskot, Fagrabrekka and Hvannabrekka er thought for tents only and those staying in campers are asked to have their overnight stay at Nyrðri- or Syðri-Leirar.

There is no reservation possible on our campsites.

Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444".

Map of camp ground

All campsites are open in the summer months from 01.06 - 15.09. 

During Autumn months from 15.09 - 30.11, our campground at Sydri-Leirar will remain open. From December until May it is possible to stay overnight at the parking lot at Nyrdri-Leirar next to our Service centre.