Share article In terms of finding places to park the camper overnight, the same restrictions apply in the Highlands as in the rest of the country. You need to find a designated campsite. This is a bit more challenging in the Highlands, as many of the You’ll also need to bring some extra warm clothes with you, seeing as the average lowland temperature is around 3-7°C [37.
4-44.6 °F] in fall and spring and 0 °C [32 °F] in winter. While some campers are equipped with a heater or even heated beds, not all of them are, so having the appropriate attire is crucial.
Lastly, you should keep in mind that not all campsites are open during the wintertime, and campsites are the only place you’re allowed to park your camper overnight in Iceland. For an overview of campsites open all year round, have a look at the map in the ‘Campsites in Iceland’ section. Above is a map of some of the most popular campsites in Iceland, some more secluded ones and ones that are open all year round.
It was updated in 2024 and is not a full list of campsites in Iceland. At the same time, they give you added comfort compared to sleeping in a tent, and as mentioned above, they can potentially save you money on the accommodation front. Besides that, travelling in a camper means that the kids will have plenty of space to run around and play in when you set up camp.
A lot of campsites in Iceland have playgrounds, areas for ball games and sometimes even mini-golf. Usually, they are also located close to .
