Grindavik Campsite

✹ Please note:

Grindavík Campsite is located in an active volcanic area on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula. This region has seen multiple fissure eruptions since 2021, including a recent event in July 2025 that led to the evacuation of campers and tourists‍. Icelandic authorities monitor the situation closely—tourists are routinely evacuated as a safety precaution, even when eruptions are localized. It’s vital to stay informed via trusted channels (e.g., the Icelandic Meteorological Office, SafeTravel) and follow all official instructions immediately.

Here’s a link to track the chronological record of volcanic unrest in the region ⤹

𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙐𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩: 𝘼𝙣 𝙀𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙜𝙖 𝙤𝙛 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙮𝙠𝙟𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙖: Click Link

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Location
Grindavík Campsite is located at Austurvegur 26 in the fishing town of Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It’s ideally situated near Keflavík International Airport and only about 5 km from the world-renowned Blue Lagoon.

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History & Design
Opened in 2009, the campsite was built with modern campers in mind—well-structured areas for tents, RVs, and campervans, along with paved entrances, parking, and convenient port-a-potty disposal areas.

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Facilities & Amenities

• Hot Showers & Shared Spaces
  Thanks to abundant geothermal energy, the campsite provides unlimited hot showers and heated common areas including a cozy kitchen and dining space, ideal for rainy or cold weather.
• Playground & Recreation
  Families are well-catered for with two playgrounds—complete with swings, castles, and spider nets—and family-sized barbecue areas.
• Support for RVs & Campers
  The facilities include electricity hookups, waste/tank disposal stations, and ample space for RVs and campervans.
• Convenience & Connectivity
  Onsite amenities feature Wi-Fi, laundry (washing machines and dryers), kitchen, toilet, and disposal facilities. Pets are allowed, and parking is free

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Nearby Attractions

The campsite serves as an excellent base for exploring the region:

• Blue Lagoon—the famous geothermal spa just minutes away.
• Geological Highlights: Hópsnes lighthouse, Gunnuhver geothermal area, Reykjanesviti lighthouse, the “Bridge Between Continents” — tectonic boundary, Stampas volcanoes, black sand beach at Stóra Sandvik, Brimketill lava pool, and many more