North East · Reykjahlíð, Mývatn
Hlíð Campsite, Mývatn (Reykjahlíð)
- Winter
- Open in winter
- Season
- All year
- Adult per night
- 2,700 ISK
- Electricity : yes
- Showers : yes
- Dump station : unconfirmed
- Kitchen : yes
Short entry. This page covers the basics we could source so far. Anything we have not been able to confirm is marked Unconfirmed.
A large, unmarked campsite on the edge of a lava field by the village of Reykjahlíð on the north shore of Lake Mývatn: you pick your own spot on grass or in sheltered lava hollows. It is about 1 km from the lake shore, and the operator says that, with little tree cover, there are far fewer midges than elsewhere around Mývatn. The tourist information centre and supermarket are about a 5-minute walk away.[3][1][2]
Key facts
| Region | North East – Reykjahlíð, Mývatn |
|---|---|
| Address | Hlíð, 660 Mývatn (Reykjahlíð)[1][2] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| GPS coordinates | 65.650937, -16.922078[1] (checked 2026-11-01) Map: OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| Opening season | All year[1][2] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Winter opening | Open in winter Open all year according to tjalda.is, and listed on ferdalag.is's official camper winter service list. The reception is closed in winter; information is on a notice on the reception door and on the website. Which facilities (shower building, kitchen tent, electricity) are available in winter is not stated: Unconfirmed, so call ahead.[1][2] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Electricity hookup | Yes – sockets across the site, 900 ISK per night. Number of hook-ups and winter availability: Unconfirmed.[3][1] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Kitchen / indoor area | A large kitchen tent with gas stoves, open to all campers, plus dish-washing facilities. Not an indoor kitchen; whether it is up in winter is Unconfirmed.[3][1] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Showers | Yes – a shower building; hot showers included in the price[3][1] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Toilets | Two toilet buildings; several washing points with hot and cold water[1] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Chemical toilet / grey water disposal | UnconfirmedNo chemical-toilet or grey-water disposal is mentioned on the own site, tjalda.is or ferdalag.is. |
| WiFi | Yes (listed on the own site)[3] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Laundry | Laundry service available (price not stated)[2] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Accepts Camping Card (Útilegukortið) | UnconfirmedNot stated in the sources checked. |
| Contact / website | +354 781 8628 (tjalda.is; ferdalag.is gives 899 6203) · info@myvatnaccommodation.is · myvatnaccommodation.is[1][2] (checked 2026-11-01) |
Prices
| Adult per night | 2,700 ISK[3][1] (checked 2026-11-01) |
|---|---|
| Children under 15 with a parent or guardian | Free[3][1] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Lodging tax per unit per night | 400 ISK[3][1] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Electricity per car per night | 900 ISK[3][1] (checked 2026-11-01) |
| Hot showers | Included[3][1] (checked 2026-11-01) |
Practical tips
- No booking needed: the operator says there is always space.[3][1] (checked 2026-11-01)
- Reception hours on the own site are 8–10 and 17–22, but the reception is closed in winter.[3][1] (checked 2026-11-01)
- A small shop in the reception building sells snacks, soft drinks, dairy products and postcards; bike rental is offered.[3][1][2] (checked 2026-11-01)
Sources
- Tjalda.is – Hlíð, Mývatni listing (2026 rates, season & services) – – checked 2026-11-01
- Ferdalag.is (Icelandic Tourist Board) – Camper winter service – – checked 2026-11-01
- Mývatn Accommodation (Hlíð) – Camping page – – checked 2026-11-01