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There are various campsites all over Austurland, most of them open from May until the beginning of September but some are open all year around.

Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Hiking Club
The Touring Club of Fljótsdalshérað (FFF) is a member of  The Icelandic Touring Association. Every year FFF organizes and offers a variety of tours and trips. Scheduled information on the touring program can be found on our website, www.ferdaf.is. The Touring Club of Fljótsdalshérað runs and operates six huts and lodges with sleeping accomodations. One in Kverkfjöll located in Vatnajokull´s National Park, two in Lónsöræfi at the edge of Vatnajökull Glacier and three in secluded inlets and fjords south of the remote town of Borgarfjörður eystri.
Borgarfjörður Eystri Campsite
Campsite with a service building, showers, drying cabinets, electricity for small devices, and good facilities for camping vehicles.
Stóra-Sandfell Travel Service
The travel service at Stóra-Sandfell is located 17 km. south of Egilsstaðir, by highway 95. When driving over the road called Öxi (which is the shortest route) or Breiðdalsheiði, the roads lie between Höfn and Egilsstaðir. At our facilities we offer many different types of accomodations, cottages, rooms or at our campsite. We also offer horseriding tours through Sandfell‘s forest and nearby. Many lovely hiking trails are in the area. Our accomodations are close to all of the major tourist-attractions in the Eastern Fjords. The travel service at Stóra-Sandfell has been run by the same family for 30 years and combines experience with eastern hospitality. We put emphasis on having a good and personal contact with our all guests and want to make sure they will be able to enjoy themselves in a beautiful and relaxing enviroment, surrounded by Icelandic nature. We do offer 10 cottages, of different types, but all are build for 2-4 persons. All of them do have a private kitchenette and access to a gas grill. Six of the cottages have private bathrooms but the other four share a bathhouse together. The 3 rooms each have a private enterence and a small private bathroom. All rooms share a kitchen and all have access to a gas grill. The campsite is surounded by the old birch forest and is ideal for families or induviduals with tents or campers. On the site there are dining benches, making it comfortable to eat outside in the nature. A small stream goes through the campsite and is perfect for the younger members of the family to make a splash in. In the restrooms we have toilets, showers and outdoor sinks with cold and hot water. All of the horseriding tours are monitored by a guide. We always try to make sure we find a horse that suits each and every rider well. Before each trip we go over all safety rules and do some practice rounds inside a fence. There is no fixed time for the riding tours, so all tours are planned individually. The minimum number of riders is 2 for each trip and the maximum is 10 riders. We are open as follows:The accommodation is open from May 15th – September 15th.The horse rental is open from June 1th – September 15th.The campsite is open from June 1th – August 31th. For further information and reservations, please go to our website or contact us through phone or e-mail.
Eskifjörður Campsite
This camping ground is in a woodland beside the Bleiksár river, just by the entrance of Eskifjörður. There are showers, lavatories, electricity and a playground for the children. A tourist information centre is located at the entrance of the Eskifjörður swimming pool which is open all year round. At this camping ground you will find: WC, hot and cold water, tourist information centre (200 m), disposal of garbage, electricity, benches and tables, mountain view, playground, sports field (100 m), shower, swimming pool and hot tub (200 m), gym (200 m), restaurants and coffee shop (200 m), supermarket (1 km), gas station (500 m), walking trails, fishing, boat rental (2 km), golf course (1,5 km), health care (800 m). The service on the camping ground is provided from 1.june - 15.september. Open fire is not permitted and dogs are allowed on a leash.
Egilsstaðir Campsite
Camp Egilsstaðir is a well-situated campground in the middle of a small town called Egilsstaðir. The supermarkets and restaurants are within walking distance. Places you might want to visit like the waterfall Hengifoss, the amazing Stuðlagil Canyon, and Vök Baths are easily found and within 1-hour drive from our Campsite. For the last few years, Camp Egilsstaðir has been able to provide one of the best camping services which include 24/7 open facilities where guests can access bathrooms, showers, washing and drying machines, and more. The campground is also popular in the off-seasons as it is open all year round, 24/7. To improve your Camp Egilsstaðir experience we have made our facilities more accessible and spacious. In 2022 our kitchen facilities have been expanded so you can choose now between cooking outdoors and indoors, in the common room. We have now more toilet facilities and the large common room is open 24/7! From 2021 you can book and pay for your stay online which is very important to do in high season. In low season it is also possible to pay with a card in our self-service pose or with cash in our honesty box if the reception is closed. Come and stay at our campground on your way around Iceland. It is also probably the happiest campsite in the country! Prices for the campsite can be found here on Camp Egilsstaðir website and you can also reserve your spot by booking online. Egilsstaðastofa Visitor Center is located at Egilsstaðir campsite. It provides information about traveling in the Egilsstaðir area and about the available services. Find out more at Camp Egilsstaðir's website.
Stöðvarfjörður Camping Ground
The camping site is by the east end of the village, with facilities such as lavatories, electricity, and disposal of waste for campers. The site stands by a beautiful wooded area and offers a barbecue facility and a playground. Tourist information centre is located in Brekkan and is open all year round. At this camping ground you will find: WC, electricity, tourist information centre (600 m), disposal of garbage and waste, benches and tables, barbecue area, mountain view, playground, sports field, swimming pool and hot tubs (500 m), restaurant (600 m), coffee shop (600 m), serving of alcohol (600 m), minimarket (600 m), gas station (700 m), walking trails, fishing, health care (500 m). The service on the camping ground is provided from 1.june - 15.september. Open fire is not permitted and dogs are allowed on a leash. Guests are adviced that there is no hot water at the camping site, however, the local swimming pool is just 500 m away.
Ásbrandsstaðir
Ásbrandsstaðir is near the sea on the north side of Hofsárdalur, about 7 km from the village of Vopnafjordur. From the Ring Road, take road nr. 85 to Vopnafjordur; in Vesturárdalur take road nr. 920 over the hill into Hofsárdalur. If you come over Hellisheiði on road nr. 917, turn left on road nr. 920.We welcome you to come and stay at our summerhouses, which are either for 2-6 guests or 2 guests, and the campsite facilities follow.  Two cottages are in Ásbrandstaðir. One summer cottage has accommodation for up to six guests with a good kitchen area and washroom. A washing machine and drying lines are in the nearby service house, both inside and outside. There is a beautiful view from the sundeck. The other summer cottage is for two guests and has a washroom. The campground at Ásbrandsstaðir offers all necessary conveniences, such as electricity, a cooking area, laundry, toilets, a shower, and play equipment for children. The local golf course is not far and guests may rent golf clubs from us.  Very fresh water down from 70 meters is in the taps for drinking.The last area postal delivery man in Iceland was Runólfur Guðmundsson, who lived at Ásbrandsstaðir. His father, Guðmundur Kristjánsson, was also “land-postman”. In memory of them, we plan to set up a small exhibit here at Ásbrandsstaðir. Certainly, the work of the area postmen was often extremely difficult as they struggled to deliver the mail in spite of opposition from nature and weather. Travel was either by horseback or on foot over mountains and wilderness areas.     -    Summerhouse/guesthouse     -    Campground area     -    Peaceful     -    Beautiful surroundings     -    Historical farm     -    Variety of walking trails     -    Walking path with diverse birdlife Open all year around.
Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Húsavík
A hut under the auspices of the Fljótsdalshérað Touring Club, situated at  Húsavík, the southernmost creek of the so-called Víknaslóðir hiking trail, south of  Borgarfjörður Eystri. There is sleeping bag accommodation for 33. The chalet is heated with a lumber stove and there is gas for cooking, as well as a shower and a WC. Camping facilities at hand.  Gas for cooking, wc. . Accommodation: 33 sleeping bags. Operating time: Closed and locked during winter, wardens during summer. Telephone: No telephone. GPS: N65°23.68-W13°44.42. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating. Gas stover for cooking. Toilets and shower. Camping place, coal grill (but no coals)  
Berunes
The Berunes family invites travelers, wishing to slow down, to join them for a while. Berunes has one of the oldest and most renowned HI Hostels and a small Campsite. The popular Berunes Restaurant is open all summer and offers a good selection of drinks from nearby breweries and local seasonal ingredients from land and sea. Guests choose between authentic rooms with shared bathrooms, private rentals of the Old Family House, and few tiny, yet comfortable cottages, ideal for families.Activities include hiking up the hills for a view over the fjord and experiencing the rich birdlife along the coast. Here you will find the perfect setting for nature to thrive, a few minute's walks to the beach and a backdrop of mountain ranges. Relax, enjoy the remote location and treat yourself to the renowned breakfast and regional cuisine at the Restaurant & Bar. Berunes can be your base when exploring the magical East.    At HI Iceland, we strive to meet and exceed the standards expected of us as a leader in sustainable travel. We take an active role in promoting sustainability within our community and we lead by example, and by good actions and practices in our operation.  Check out our website for more information - www.hostel.is/hostels/berunes-hi-hostel
Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Geldingafell
Accommodation: 16 sleeping bags. Telephone: No telephone. GPS: N64°41.711-W15°21.681. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating. Gas stove for cooking. Dry toilet. Camping place. . Notice: The hut is locked the whole year. There is a key box and people need to contact the office for key numbers.  Telephone 354-863 5813
Reyðarfjörður Campsite
This camping site is beautifully located by the Andapollur pond, a small pond at the left of the town's entrance. Facilities include shower, lavatories, washing machine and electricity. Disposal of waste for campers is by the Olís gas station, which is near the camping ground. Tourist information centre is located in the Icelandic Wartime Museum by Heiðarvegur street and is open over the summer. At this camping ground you will find: WC, hot and cold water, disposal of garbage, washing machine and dryer, disposal of waste (400 m), electricity, shower, benches and tables, restaurants (400 m), coffee shop and bakery (1 km), liquor store (1 km), supermarket (1 km), gas station (400 m), mountain view, walking trails, playground (1,5 km), sports field (1,5 km), fishing, golf course, health care (800 m). Open fire is not permitted and dogs are allowed on a leash.
Fjalladýrð
At Fjalladýrð Tourist Services, we provide our guests with the chance to experience traditional food, culture, and accommodation in peaceful surroundings. On our premises you will find a variety of nature walks and other forms of outdoor recreation. The Fjalladýrð team is conscious about the environment and we try to meet all the environmental challenges running a tourist service constitutes. We offer personal service, with the goal of allowing our customers to get closer to their origins. We work to achieve this by offering homemade food, traditional Icelandic rural culture and further recreation options tailored to the interests of each group or person. Fjalladýrð offers accommodation for up to 70 people in rooms with dressed beds and private or shared facilities. A well serviced camping ground is also at hand. The restaurant/café Fjallakaffi - "The Mountain Café" awaits you with homemade delicacies like "kleinur" and "Ástarpungar" - Icelandic doughnuts treats, not to mention the renowned Icelandic lamb meat soup, Icelandic moss-soup, local trout, and a local lamb steak. All this and more to be found on our menu. Möðrudalur is the highest settled farm in Iceland, 469 meters ( 1548 feet) above sea-level. It has been inhabited since early settlement in Iceland. Möðrudalur has served as a presbytery for centuries. The builder of the church in Möðrudalur was Jón A. Stefánsson (1880 - 1971). He was a great farmer as well as an artist and the altarpiece is made by himself. His son was Stefán ,,Stórval" Jónsson (1908 - 1994), a one of a kind character and a painter. The panorama view from the farm is interesting in many ways - judge for yourself. Möðrudalur/Fjalladýrð is a home base of the company Volcano Heli that offers different kind of sightseeing tours: www.volcanoheli.is  Our campsite is open from June to mid-September. For campers, and RVs we offer stays throughout the year depending on weather. Last but not least we sell Icelandic woolens and handicrafts made by local people as well as some snacks.
Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Sigurðarskáli
. Accommodation: 75 sleeping bags. Operating time: Closed and locked during winter, wardens during summer. Telephone: 863 9236. GPS: N64°44.850-W16°37.890.Other facilities: Oil stove for heating. Gas stove for cooking. Toilets and showers. Camping place.
Vopnafjörður Camping Ground
Vopnafjörður Camping groundAt Lónabraut above the Brekkubær daycare centre. The camping ground is situated in the hills in the centre of the village, offering a nice view across the fjord. It has WC, showers and running water. Grill facilities. All basic services within walking distance. Price ListCharge for each tent: 700 kr./24 hoursAdult: 350 kr./24 hours (12 years old+)Children: freeElectricity charge: 300 kr
Neskaupstaður Campsite
The camping ground is in a beautiful panoramic viewpoint near the avalanche defence structure in Drangagil, just above the street Víðimýri. On-site are showers, lavatories, electricity, playground, and a beach volleyball field. On and by the avalanche defence structure are many walking paths and from there you can enjoy the spectacular view over the village, the fjords, and mountains. Tourist information centre is at the entrance of Neskaupstaður swimming pool which is open all year round. At this camping ground you will find: WC, hot and cold water, tourist information centre (600 m), disposal of garbage and waste, electricity, benches and tables, mountain view, playground, sports field, shower, swimming pool and hot tubs (600 m), gym (600 m), restaurants and coffee shop (600 m), liquor store (600 m), supermarket (1 km), gas station (1 km), walking trails, fishing, horse rental (6 km), golf course (6 km), hospital (300 m). The service on the camping ground is provided from 1.june - 15.september. Open fire is not permitted and dogs are allowed on a leash.
Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Loðmundarfjörður-Klyppstaður
The chalet of the Fljótsdalshérað Touring Club at Klyppsstaður in deserted fjord Loðmundarfjörður has a sleeping bag accommodation for up to 38 people. This is a spacious chalet, situated along the celebrated Víkurslóðir hiking route. . Accommodation: 38 sleeping bag. Operating time: Closed and locked during winter, wardens during summer. GPS: N°65.21.909-W13°53.787. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating, gas stove for cooking, extra kitchen tent, shower and toilet, drying room, charging for telephones and cameras, coal grill and camping place.
Sólbrekka in Mjóifjörður
Sólbrekka and cottages in Mjóifjörður are by road no. 953 The nearest town is Egilsstaðir, 42 km. Two cottages located on Brekkubrún, right below the house Brekka. Each house has sleeping place for 4-5 persons, a bedroom with double bed on the ground floor as well as a sleeping loft with space for 2. On the lower floor is a fully equipped kitchenette, kitchen table, sofa bed and sofa table. Sleepingbag- or made up bed accommodation is possible. Free internet connection. Beautiful view over the fjord.  Sólbrekka guesthouse has 5 rooms (4x triple rooms and 1x family room for 6 persons), a shared kitchen and lounge and three bathrooms with showers. Sleepingbag- or made up bed accommodation is possible. Free internet connection is provided for overnight stays and use of washer and dryer. In front of the guesthouse there are outdoor benches, tables and chairs and a playground is close by.  The camping site is on the lawn in front of the guesthouse and a possibility of electricity for RVs. Bike rental is at Sólbrekka and you can rent bicycles all day or part of the day. Great hiking trails in the area, some marked and hiking map for sale. Beautiful waterfalls, magnificent nature view and ideal berry picking in the fall. Service hours: Accommodation in Sólbrekka and cottages Brekkubrún 06.06 - 31.08. Coffee shop in Sólbrekka 15.06 - 10.08. To see a 360° photo of Sólbrekka, please click here.
Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Egilssel at Kollumúlavatn
Accommodation: 20 sleeping bags. Telephone: No telephone. GPS: N64°36.680 - W15°08.780. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating. Gas stove for cooking. Dry toilet. Camping place. . Notice: The hut is locked the whole year. There is a key box and people need to contact the office for key numbers.  Telephone 354-863 5813
Djúpivogur Campsite
Djúpivogur has a fine camping place in midtown with all basic services within the span of 500 meters. The village offers various recreational possibilities, e.g. a new swimming pool, a 9 hole golf course, interesting museums, and walking trails. A trip to nearby Papey by boat is a tempting option in summer.   The campsite has a great view over the harbor.  All service in the town is within 500 meters from the campsite.  There is a lot to do in the area.  A new swimming pool is in the town, good 9 hole golf course, many walking paths and also the possibility to go sailing to the island Papey.   The service for the campsite is at Hotel Framtíð.
Mjóanes accommodation
Cozy accommodation located in the countryside 18 km from the village Egilsstaðir on road 931. Peaceful and beautiful landscape, nice hiking trails down to the lake or up to the hills, a good place to see the northern lights in wintertime. Here are 2 cottages 24 square meters with a bed up to 4 people. It includes WC and sink but showers are in the service house a few meters away as well as the kitchen/sitting area and a room with a pool table and dart. Besides the service house is a hot tub and sauna for our guests. We have 3 rooms in an apartment with 2 shared bathrooms and a kitchen. Everyone is welcomed by the host - personal service, homely atmosphere  - a home away from home. Short drive to visit great nature pearls, activities, restaurants, and places. Check hengifoss.is  east.is
Snæfell
The Snæfellsskáli lodge has space for 45 persons. It has oil - stove, heating system and WC. GPS location: 64.48.250N/ 15.38.600V. Heating, water, WC.  The campsite is located on a sand close to the cabin in the national park Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður and is by road no F909.  It is about 1 km away from the walking path to the mountain Snæfell. A few marked walking paths are also close by. All opening dates can change due to weather conditions.
Hallormsstaðaskógur Camping Ground
HALLORMSSTADUR NATIONAL FOREST CAMPING GROUNDTwo toilets housed are in Atlavík camping with hot and cold water, facilities for dishwashing, waste disposal for mobile homes, toilet for the disabled, outdoor barbeque, tables, and chairs as well as a playground. There are three toilet houses in Höfdavík camping with hot and cold water and showers. There are electrical outlets for mobile homes and folding campers, waste disposal, toilet for the disabled, outdoor barbeque, tables, and chairs as well as a playground. In both campsites, the garbage is sorted. The forest is a popular area for outdoor living with a diverse landscape. There are about 30km of marked walking paths you can find on a hiking map. There is a family friendly tree collection/arboretum with over 90 different types of trees and bushes. There is also Hotel Hallormsstaður, a new hotel with 100 rooms and a restaurant. Price 2023:Adults: 1.900 kr pr. nightSenior citizens and the disabled: 1.300 krChildren: Free for 14 years and youngerElectricity: 1.200 kr The accommodation tax is 300 kr that is pr. camp unit.Shower: 500 kr. The automat only accepts 100 kr coins.Washing machine and tumble dryer: 500 kr. The automat only accepts 100 kr coins.
Seyðisfjörður Campsite
The campsite is located close to the center of town.  It is surrounded by trees and divided into smaller areas.  It is well located but close to the campsite, there is a grocery store, craftsman's market, swimming pool, restaurants, a sports center, sauna, and hot tubs.  Shorter and longer walkways are close by as well as the possibility of fishing from the pier or going to the shore.  Close by is also the technical museum of east Iceland, Skaftfell cultural center and many cultural events taking place all year round. The campsite has great facilities for tents, mobile homes, and folding campers.  A new service house has showers, washing machine, tumble dryer, cooking facilities, and a seating area. The age limit is 18 years unless traveling with adults.
Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Breiðuvíkurskáli
. Accommodation: 33 sleeping bags. Operating time: Closed and locked during winter, wardens during summer. Telephone: No telephone. GPS: N65°27.830-W13°40.286. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating. Gas stove for cooking. Toilets and shower.  Camping place, coal grill (but no coals)
Fáskrúðsfjörður Campsite
The campsite is in a beautiful location by a small pond. It is at the top of the village with good facilities. There are showers, electricity, toilets and waste disposal for mobile homes.
Breiðdalsvík Camping Ground
Situated behind Hotel Blafell, next to the playground is where you will find the camping ground. It has hot and cold running water and WC. Great facilities in the middle of town with everything you need in walking distance: swimming pool, restaurant, grocery store, café, arts, and crafts market, museums and more. A great spot for the family. Camping: 1.100 ISK. pr. person Electricity 800 ISK pr. day Overnights tax 300,- ISK. pr. tent/car Free for children under 15 years old.

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