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Selfoss Campsite – Gesthús

Also known as: Gesthús Selfossi, Tjaldsvæðið Selfossi

Winter
Open in winter
Season
Open all year round (campsite and RV park); no pre-booking for individuals, groups should email ahead
Adult per night
3,000 ISK
  • Electricity : yes
  • Showers : yes
  • Dump station : yes
  • Kitchen : yes

Facts last checked 2026-10-24. Numbers in brackets link to the source; full list under Sources.

A family-run campsite and RV park tucked among tall trees in the centre of Selfoss, the largest town in South Iceland. It is open all year, needs no booking for individual travellers, and has a heated service centre with a kitchen, a big dining room and hot showers, plus 40 electric hook-up pitches and a chemical toilet disposal point.[4][1][5]

Key facts

Key facts with sources
RegionSouth Iceland – Selfoss
AddressEngjavegur 56, 800 Selfoss[1][2][3] (checked 2026-10-24)
GPS coordinates63.933913, -20.992174[2] (checked 2026-10-24)
Map: OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Opening seasonOpen all year round (campsite and RV park); no pre-booking for individuals, groups should email ahead[4][1][2] (checked 2026-10-24)
Winter openingOpen in winter Open all year. The service centre (reception, kitchen, showers) is open until 20:00 in winter and 22:00 in summer; if you arrive after closing you can set up and register and pay the next morning.[4][5][6][3] (checked 2026-10-24)
Electricity hookupYes – electric hook-ups on 40 pitches in the separate RV area (1,900 ISK/night)[1][5][2] (checked 2026-10-24)
Kitchen / indoor areaYes – indoor kitchen and a big dining room in the service centre[1][5][2] (checked 2026-10-24)
ShowersYes – hot showers in the service centre, with no separate shower charge listed in the 2026 prices. The geothermal hot water smells slightly of sulphur.[1] (checked 2026-10-24)
ToiletsYes – WC in the service centre[1][5] (checked 2026-10-24)
Chemical toilet / grey water disposalYes – chemical disposal point for motorhome/cassette toilets, plus drinking-water fill; tjalda.is also lists emptying of water tanks[1][5][2] (checked 2026-10-24)
WiFiFree Wi-Fi in public areas[1][5] (checked 2026-10-24)
LaundryWashing machine, tumble dryer and shoe dryer on site (small fee)[1][5] (checked 2026-10-24)
Accepts Camping Card (Útilegukortið)No – Selfoss/Gesthús is not among the campsites in the Útilegukortið (Camping Card) 2026 list.[7] (checked 2026-10-24)
Contact / websiteEngjavegur 56, 800 Selfoss · +354 482 3585 · gesthus@gesthus.is · gesthus.is[1] (checked 2026-10-24)

Prices

Currency: ISK. Applies to: 2026 rates (pay at the service centre)[1][2] (checked 2026-10-24)

Prices
Adult per night3,000 ISK[1][2] (checked 2026-10-24)
Senior per night2,500 ISK[1][2] (checked 2026-10-24)
Children 13–17 per night1,500 ISK[1][2] (checked 2026-10-24)
Children 12 and underFree[2] (checked 2026-10-24)
Electricity per night (RV)1,900 ISK[1][2] (checked 2026-10-24)
Lodging (accommodation) tax per unit per night400 ISK[1][2] (checked 2026-10-24)
Hot tub500 ISK[1] (checked 2026-10-24)
ParkingFree for all guests[1] (checked 2026-10-24)
Washer & dryerUnconfirmedAvailable 'for a small fee'; the amount is not published.

Practical tips

  • No reservations needed for individuals. Register and pay at the service centre before setting up; if staff have to collect payment at your pitch, an extra service fee applies.[1][5] (checked 2026-10-24)
  • Arriving after the service centre closes is fine: set up and pay the next morning. Check-out from the campsite and RV park is before 12:00.[5] (checked 2026-10-24)
  • Quiet hours are 00:00–07:00, with no unnecessary vehicle traffic in that window. Open fires are not allowed.[1] (checked 2026-10-24)
  • Breakfast is sold in the service centre 08:00–10:00 every day, along with coffee, soft drinks, beer and wine.[2][1] (checked 2026-10-24)
  • About 5 minutes' walk to the swimming pool and a large playground, and about 10 minutes to the town centre with supermarkets, restaurants and the post office.[1] (checked 2026-10-24)
  • Tents and motorhomes/folding campers use two separate areas; the electric pitches are in the RV area.[2] (checked 2026-10-24)
  • Tap water is drinkable: let the cold tap run a moment so it isn't mixed with the sulphur-scented geothermal hot water.[1] (checked 2026-10-24)

Sources

  1. Gesthús Selfoss – Campsite & RV park (prices 2026, facilities, rules) – https://gesthus.is/campsite/ – checked 2026-10-24
  2. Tjalda.is – Selfoss – Gesthús listing (2026 rates & services) – https://tjalda.is/en/campsite/gesthus – checked 2026-10-24
  3. Ferdalag.is (Icelandic Tourist Board) – Camper winter service – https://www.ferdalag.is/en/accommodation/in-tent-or-caravan/camper-winter-service – checked 2026-10-24
  4. Gesthús Selfoss – home page – https://gesthus.is/ – checked 2026-10-24
  5. Gesthús Selfoss – Questions & Contact (FAQ) – https://gesthus.is/questions-contact/ – checked 2026-10-24
  6. Visit Iceland – Camper winter service in South Iceland – https://www.visiticeland.com/things-to-do/south/accommodation/camper-winter-service/ – checked 2026-10-24
  7. Útilegukortið (Camping Card) – Opening dates of participating camping sites 2026 – https://utilegukortid.is/opening-dates-of-camping-sites-this-year-4/?lang=en – checked 2026-10-24

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