For high-clearance cars, wild souls & remote views

Discover Iceland’s most stunning highland campsites—each accessible via F-roads, offering rugged surroundings, scenic trails, and unforgettable vistas. These remote spots are ideal for those ready to trade convenience for wildness.

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1. Blágil

Located along the F206 in the Laki area, Blágil offers raw highland beauty and solitude. Surrounded by lava fields, fjords, and mossy ridges. There is a hut available that accommodates up to 18 guests in bunks and has basic facilities like cold water, showers (for a fee), a kitchen, and dining area. Ideal place for exploring the nearby Lakagígar volcanic area and walking trails through Vatnajökull National Park.

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2. Húsadalur (Þórsmörk / Volcano Huts)

Deep in Þórsmörk, this campsite lies at the endpoint of the Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails in the lush Húsadalur valley. It offers showers, sauna, hot spring, and glamping options with heated tents and cozy facilities. With access to rugged glaciers and dramatic mountainous trails, it's a hiker’s paradise.

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3. Landmannalaugar

A globally renowned campsite hidden within Iceland’s colorful rhyolite mountains, Landmannalaugar is the trailhead for Laugavegur. It offers access to geothermal hot spring, multi-day hikes, and panoramic mountain views, making it one of the most picturesque highland spots.

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4. Kerlingarfjöll (Highland Base)

Set on the banks of the river Ásgarðsá, under the geothermal peaks of Kerlingarfjöll, this well-equipped highland base includes a service house with toilets, showers, cooking facilities, dishwash areas, and even a playground for kids. Stay at one of Iceland’s most surreal mountainous regions.

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5. Flateydalur Hidden Campsite

Tucked away on a gravel drive with multiple river crossings. Flateydalur offers serene fjord views, remote peace, and a sense of being entirely off-grid. It’s perfect for those exploring the less-visible corners beyond the main highland roads.

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Why These Campsites Make Our Top Highland List

• True wilderness access: Each site lies on an F-road or interior gravel route, reachable only by high-clearance vehicles, ensuring a peaceful, remote setting.
• Unique natural surroundings: Expect lava fields, glaciers, rhyolite hills, fjords, and geothermal zones—all packed into one adventure.
• Trail access: These are launch points for iconic treks—Laugavegur, Fimmvörðuháls, Lakagígar ridges, geothermal circuits, and more.
• Rugged amenities with a warm touch: While remote, many provide huts, basic showers, a shared kitchen, or even glamping comfort—without compromising the wild feel.

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Road & Season Notes

• All locations are typically open between June through early September, depending on F-road conditions.
• Reservations are recommended for huts or glamping options; camping alone may allow more flexibility, but always check updates with local ranger stations and Icelandic Road Authority.

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In Summary

This Highlands Edition showcases Iceland’s most stunning remote campsites—each offering wild, unspoiled nature, trail entrances, and a raw highland experience.

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Ready to plan your highland route? Use our Ultimate Iceland Map and F-Road Map and uncover more hidden gems perfect for your vehicle and adventurous spirit.