Camping in Vatnajökull National Park

Vatnajökull National Park operates camp sites in Jökulsárgljúfur and Skaftafell:

Skaftafell
- The camp site in Skaftafell is open from May 1 - September 30

Travelers are still welcome to camp during the winter, but are expected to contact the visitor centre and pay camping fees. Toilets and showers by the visitor centre remain open throughout the winter.

The camp site is large with places for approximately 600 tents. No booking or reservation is necessary for the camp site although it is recommended for groups of 40 people or more.

The camps ite is equipped with facilities such as toilets, showers, laundry, barbeques, internet and electricity for campers. No proper kitchen facilities are at the campsite.

The National Park offers no equipment rental.

Check-in for the camp site is at Skaftafell Visitor Center. Opening hours can be found here.

Jökulsárgljúfur
- Ásbyrgi: May 15 - September 15
- Vesturdalur: June 1 - September 15

The camp site in Ásbyrgi is equipped with facilities such as toilets, showers, laundry, barbeques, internet and electricity for campers. The camp site in Vesturdalur is more basic with toilets being the biggest luxury. 

VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK PRICELIST FOR  2010
Valid in the camp sites at Skaftafell, Ásbyrgi and Vesturdalur

Overnighting at the campsite (per night):
Adults: ISK 950
Children 12 years and younger stay free of charge
Children 13-16 years: ISK 500
Handicapped: ISK 500
Senior citizens: ISK 750

Other services:
Shower (4 minutes): ISK 300
Electricity (24 hrs): ISK 600
Washing machine: ISK 500
Dryer: ISK 500
Brochures: ISK 300
Assistance (per hour): 9.000 kr

Internet access:
20 minutes: ISK 500
30 minutes: ISK 600
40 minutes: ISK 700
60 minutes: ISK 1.000

Group discount:
A group of 10 people or more is given 10% discount on overnighting price when paid upfront.