Guide · checked 2026-10-31

Campsites Near Reykjavík for Campervans (2026): City, Hafnarfjörður and Mosfellsdalur

Three campsites in the capital area publish 2026 information: Reykjavík Eco-Campsite in Laugardalur, about 3 km from the city centre; Hafnarfjörður's campsite on Víðistaðatún, about 5 minutes from the town centre; and Mosskógar, in a sheltered grove in Mosfellsdalur valley.^[1][2][3]

Only Reykjavík Eco-Campsite is open all year, and from 15 October to 15 April only its Area A is open, for motorhomes and campervans. Mosskógar is open 1 March – 1 December, and Hafnarfjörður 15 May – 30 September.^{[4][5][3][6][2]}

Scope: campsites within the capital area (Höfuðborgarsvæðið) listed on tjalda.is with 2026 information, checked 2026-10-31. The town campsite in Mosfellsbær (Skólabraut) is not included: its tjalda.is entry is hidden from the public site and still shows 2022 prices, so its 2026 status is Unconfirmed.

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.

Not on the map (no sourced coordinates yet): Mosskógar Campsite (Mosfellsdalur).

Prices are 2026 rates as published. Reykjavík's rate is per pitch including one adult; Mosskógar's is per adult; Hafnarfjörður's is per vehicle including one adult.
Campsite	Location	Winter status	Electricity	Dump station	Price (if confirmed)	Sources	Checked
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.^[4][5]	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.^[5][7][1]	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.^[4][1][8]	Campervan/motorhome pitch, no electricity (Area A or B), incl. 1 adult: 3,735 ISK^[7][1]	^{[9][5][4][7][1][8]}	2026-10-23
Hafnarfjörður Campsite (Víðistaðatún)	Hafnarfjörður 64.0750, -21.9650	Closed in winter Closed in winter: the season is 15 May – 30 September. On 31 October 2026 the booking page showed the site as closed, reopening 15 May.^[6][2]	Yes – Zone B has 9 bookable pitches, all with a power socket (1,300 ISK/night). Zone C's 11 pitches have no sockets; you need a long extension cable to reach the sockets in Zone B across the road.^[2][6]	Yes – listed as 'Losun fyrir ferðasalerna' (portable/cassette toilet disposal) on the booking page and 'Waste disposal for mobile homes' on tjalda.is. Exact location on site: Unconfirmed.^[2][6]	Unconfirmed	^[2][6]	2026-10-31
Mosskógar Campsite (Mosfellsdalur)	Mosfellsdalur, Mosfellsbær	Shoulder season only Shoulder season only: tjalda.is gives 'Open from 1st of March to 1st of December' (its 'open all year' flag conflicts with that text, so we use the dates). Closed December – February.^[3]	Yes – 'several electricity plugs' (2,000 ISK per unit per night). Number of hook-ups: Unconfirmed.^[3]	Listed by tjalda.is as 'Waste disposal for mobile homes'. Whether it takes cassette toilets, and where it is: Unconfirmed.^[3]	Adult (13 and older) per night, lodging tax included: 3,000 ISK^[3]	^[3]	2026-10-31

Which one to pick

You are travelling between mid-October and mid-April: Reykjavík Eco-Campsite is the only one of the three that is open, and only Area A, for motorhomes and campervans. Caravans and trailer tents are allowed only 15 May – 15 October.^[4][5] (checked 2026-10-23)
You want an indoor kitchen: Reykjavík Eco-Campsite has a guest kitchen, and Mosskógar a kitchenette. Hafnarfjörður has no indoor kitchen, only outdoor sinks, grills and a roofed outdoor kitchen.^[1][3][2] (checked 2026-10-23, 2026-10-31)
You need to empty a cassette toilet: Hafnarfjörður lists cassette-toilet disposal on site. Reykjavík Eco-Campsite has none and sends you to Klettagarðar 14, about 5 minutes' drive. Mosskógar lists 'waste disposal for mobile homes', but whether it takes cassettes is Unconfirmed.^[2][4][3] (checked 2026-10-23, 2026-10-31)
Lowest listed price for two adults in one campervan without electricity: Hafnarfjörður at 3,500 + 2,500 ISK plus 400 ISK lodging tax, Mosskógar at 2 × 3,000 ISK with tax included, and Reykjavík Eco at 3,735 + 3,150 ISK plus 400 ISK tax.^[6][3][7] (checked 2026-10-23, 2026-10-31)
You want to be in the city without driving: Reykjavík Eco-Campsite is next to Laugardalslaug pool, bus 14 stops in front, and airport and tour buses stop by the hostel next door.^[1] (checked 2026-10-23)

Practical tips

Reykjavík Eco-Campsite: check-in is online, and the confirmation email contains a code that opens the gates to your area and the service building. Book ahead on its website.^[1] (checked 2026-10-23)
Hafnarfjörður: vehicles on pitches in Zones B and C can be at most 8 metres long, and only Zone B has power sockets.^[2] (checked 2026-10-31)
Hafnarfjörður and Reykjavík Eco-Campsite both have a maximum stay of 7 nights (Reykjavík: 7 nights within a month).^[6][1] (checked 2026-10-23, 2026-10-31)
The Environment and Energy Agency lists two public portable-toilet disposal points in the capital area: Klettagarðar in Reykjavík and Hraunavík in Hafnarfjörður.^[8] (checked 2026-10-23)

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

Sources

Tjalda.is – Reykjavík (Laugardalur) listing – https://tjalda.is/en/campsite/laugardalur – checked 2026-10-23
Reisa.is – Hafnarfjörður campsite (booking page, zones & facilities) – https://reisa.is/hafnarfjordur/ – checked 2026-10-31
Tjalda.is – Mosskógar listing (2026 rates & services) – https://tjalda.is/en/campsite/mosskogar – checked 2026-10-31
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
Tjalda.is – Hafnarfjörður listing (2026 rates & services) – https://tjalda.is/en/campsite/hafnarfjordur – checked 2026-10-31
Reykjavík Eco-Campsite – Prices (2026) – https://reykjavikcampsite.is/prices/ – 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
Ferdalag.is (Icelandic Tourist Board) – Camper winter service – https://www.ferdalag.is/en/accommodation/in-tent-or-caravan/camper-winter-service – checked 2026-10-23