Guide · checked 2026-10-24

Campsites Near Keflavík Airport (KEF) for Your First or Last Night (2026)

Airport Camping in Sandgerði puts itself 8 minutes from Keflavík International Airport, and Happy Campsite Keflavík says it is 6 minutes away. Both are on the Reykjanes Peninsula, together with Garðskagi and Vogar. Reykjavík Eco-Campsite is the capital-area alternative.^[1][2]

In winter, Sandgerði, Garðskagi and Vogar are listed as open all year (for Sandgerði, Parka.is's dates start on 9 January, so ring ahead in deep winter). Happy Campsite Keflavík's season is 1 May – 1 October.^{[1][3][4][2][5]}

Scope: campsites on the Reykjanes Peninsula near Keflavík Airport, plus Reykjavík Eco-Campsite. Grindavík is not included because tjalda.is said on 2026-10-24 that 2026 information from the operator is still awaited.

At a glance

Open in winterCall aheadShoulder season onlyClosed in winterUnconfirmed

Open in winter: the campsite or an official listing states it is open through winter. Call ahead: listed as open in winter, but the wording is vague or sources conflict. Shoulder season only: open into late autumn or from early spring, not all winter. Closed in winter: published season ends before winter.

Open in winter
Call ahead
Shoulder season only
Closed in winter

Outline: Natural Earth (public domain). Markers use the GPS coordinates cited on each campsite page; campsites without sourced coordinates are not shown.

Closest to the airport first, per the operators' own drive-time claims where given. Prices are 2026 rates as published.
Campsite	Location	Winter status	Electricity	Dump station	Price (if confirmed)	Sources	Checked
Happy Campsite Keflavík	Reykjanesbær 63.9705, -22.5099	Closed in winter Closed in winter: tjalda.is gives the season as 1 May – 1 October.^[2]	Yes – zone B only, few connections (tjalda.is: 3; the 2021 post said 9); book electricity in advance^[2][6]	UnconfirmedNot listed on tjalda.is or the operator's post.	Adult per person per night: 1,900 ISK^[2]	^[6][2]	2026-10-24
Airport Camping – Sandgerði	Sandgerði 64.0396, -22.6976	Call ahead Listed as open all year by tjalda.is, the 2026 Camping Card list (1 Jan – 31 Dec) and Parka.is's 'winter opening' tag, but Parka.is's opening dates start on 9 January, the operator's own site states no season, and Sandgerði is not on ferdalag.is's official camper winter service list. Ring ahead (+354 854 8424) before relying on it in deep winter, especially in early January.^{[1][7][5][8][9]}	Yes – electricity for RVs, 1,200 ISK per night^[1][5][10]	Yes – 'black and grey water disposal' and water-tank refill on site (Parka.is facility tag 'Seyrulosun'); exact location on site not stated^[1][10][5]	Adult (15+) per person per night: 2,200 ISK^[1][5]	^{[9][8][10][5][1][7]}	2026-10-26
Garðskagi Campsite (lighthouses)	Garður, Suðurnesjabær 64.0823, -22.6912	Open in winter 'The campsite is open all year' (tjalda.is). It is a low-service site: no showers or indoor space in any season.^[3]	Yes – electricity for campers (1,000 ISK per 24 h)^[3]	Yes – 'a waste disposal (dump) point'^[3]	Adult per night: 1,700 ISK^[3]	^[3]	2026-10-24
Vogar Camping & Chalets (Reykjanes)	Vogar 63.9847, -22.3811	Open in winter 'We are open all year round' (operator's site); tjalda.is also lists it as open all year.^[4][11]	Yes – 1,800 ISK per night (price list)^[11]	UnconfirmedNot listed on tjalda.is or the operator's site.	Adult (14+) per person per night: 2,800 ISK^[11][4]	^[4][11]	2026-10-24
Reykjavík Eco-Campsite (Laugardalur)	Reykjavík 64.1461, -21.8760	Open in winter Open in winter, but 15 October – 15 April only Area A is open, for motorhomes and campervans only. Caravans, folding campers and trailer tents are permitted only 15 May – 15 October. Area B (tents and non-electric campers) is closed 15 October – 15 April.^[14][15]	Yes – 16A hookups on marked pitches in Area A (charged service). Tjalda.is says up to 50 vehicles can be connected at the same time in Area A.^[15][12][13]	No disposal on site. The campsite says to use Klettagarðar 14, which it calls the only wastewater station in Reykjavík, about 5 minutes' drive away, and not to empty waste in the public bathrooms. In October 2026 the campsite said it is building a new fresh-water filling station and grey-water disposal point (with construction disruption in October and November). Opening date: Unconfirmed.^[14][13][16]	Campervan/motorhome pitch, no electricity (Area A or B), incl. 1 adult: 3,735 ISK^[12][13]	^{[9][15][14][12][13][16]}	2026-10-23

Which one to pick

You need showers and laundry: Sandgerði lists showers, washing machine and dryer, and water-tank refill.^[1] (checked 2026-10-26)
Cheapest listed adult rate: Garðskagi at 1,700 ISK, but it is low-service: 24-hour toilets, a dump point and electricity, and no showers or indoor space.^[3] (checked 2026-10-24)
You want a kitchen: Vogar lists a kitchen, showers and free WiFi.^[11] (checked 2026-10-24)
You are picking up or returning a Happy Campers van: Happy Campsite is next to their office (season 1 May – 1 October). Book electricity in advance; there are only a few connections.^[6][2] (checked 2026-10-24)
You want the city: Reykjavík Eco-Campsite is open all year (only Area A in winter), with a guest kitchen.^[14][15] (checked 2026-10-23)

Practical tips

Sandgerði: tjalda.is says reservations are not possible except for large groups, so just turn up.^[1] (checked 2026-10-26)
Happy Campsite: late-night arrival is possible only if you pre-booked on the Parka app.^[2] (checked 2026-10-24)
Garðskagi: pay at Röstin restaurant during opening hours, or online at parka.is/gardskagi.^[3] (checked 2026-10-24)

Seasons, prices and facilities can change at short notice. Contact the campsite before relying on it, especially in winter.

Sources

Tjalda.is – Airport camping – Sandgerði listing (2026 price list & services) – https://tjalda.is/en/campsite/sandgerdi – checked 2026-10-26
Tjalda.is – Happy Campsite Keflavík listing (2026 rates & services) – https://tjalda.is/en/campsite/happycampsite – checked 2026-10-24
Tjalda.is – Garðskagi listing (2026 rates & services) – https://tjalda.is/en/campsite/gardskagi – checked 2026-10-24
vogarcamping.is – Camping & Chalets in Vogar (operator's site) – https://vogarcamping.is/ – checked 2026-10-24
Parka.is – Airport camping – Sandgerði (price list, facility list, booking terms) – https://parka.is/camping/sandgerdi/ – checked 2026-10-26
Happy Campers – Welcome to Happy Campsite Keflavik (blog post, 14.07.2021) – https://happycampers.is/welcome-to-happy-campsite-keflavik/ – checked 2026-10-24
Útilegukortið (Camping Card) – Opening dates of participating camping sites 2026 – https://utilegukortid.is/opening-dates-of-camping-sites-this-year-4/?lang=en – checked 2026-10-26
airportcamping.is – operator's home page (iStay) – https://airportcamping.is/ – checked 2026-10-26
Ferdalag.is (Icelandic Tourist Board) – Camper winter service (Sandgerði not listed) – https://www.ferdalag.is/en/accommodation/in-tent-or-caravan/camper-winter-service – checked 2026-10-26
airportcamping.is – Campsite page (still shows 2021 prices) – https://airportcamping.is/campsite/ – checked 2026-10-26
Tjalda.is – Vogar listing (2026 rates & services) – https://tjalda.is/en/campsite/vogar – checked 2026-10-24
Reykjavík Eco-Campsite – Prices (2026) – https://reykjavikcampsite.is/prices/ – checked 2026-10-23
Tjalda.is – Reykjavík (Laugardalur) listing – https://tjalda.is/en/campsite/laugardalur – checked 2026-10-23
Reykjavík Eco-Campsite – home page & FAQ – https://reykjavikcampsite.is/ – checked 2026-10-23
Reykjavík Eco-Campsite – The Campsite (facilities & rules) – https://reykjavikcampsite.is/the-campsite/ – checked 2026-10-23
Umhverfis- og orkustofnun – Emptying portable toilets (disposal points) – https://uos.is/en/environment/ocean-water/emptying-portable-toilets – checked 2026-10-23