Place me · Iceland
Wild camping and free overnight stays – Iceland
Where are you staying tonight? Iceland: the national rule on sleeping in the vehicle, with source and check date, as Place me applies it on the map – and the most popular spots.
On the map, Place me shows official stopovers and campsites in green – they are meant for spending the night. Car parks and community spots get the national rule; its summary with the source is in the box “National rule Iceland”.
We have not yet verified any regional rules; Place me applies the national rule across the whole country. This overview is guidance, not legal advice: signs on site and municipal by-laws take precedence.
Popular spots – Iceland
Sorted by community check-ins and views.
Frequently asked questions
Iceland: what applies to sleeping in a motorhome?+
In Iceland wild camping in a camper is banned, and outside urban areas the landowner's permission is always required. There is no right to roam for vehicles, only parking at most one vehicle width from the road is allowed, and the one-night exception applies to tents alone (Art. 22(3) and Art. 31 Náttúruverndarlög 60/2013).
Iceland: does the national rule apply everywhere?+
Place me applies it to all car parks and community spots in the country; we have not yet verified any regional rules. Signs on site and municipal by-laws always take precedence.
Iceland: where do I find places for the night?+
On the Place me map: official stopovers and campsites are green; car parks and community spots get the national rule. The “Legal” filter hides red spots.
The information comes from OpenStreetMap and from campers. Check signs and bans on site – the light is guidance, not legal advice. Caraplace accepts no liability for accuracy or currency; you stay at your own risk.
Only legal places on the map
The “Legal” filter shows only places with a green or amber light – official stopovers, campsites, farms and car parks in regions that allow or tolerate overnight stays.
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