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Where can you camp near Stavanger and Kristiansand?

Campsites in Stavanger and Kristiansand, their seasons and what they offer.

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Short answer

In Stavanger, Mosvangen Camping by Mosvatnet lake is open all year, while near Kristiansand you can camp at Hamre Familiecamping or Kristiansand Feriesenter. Hamre Familiecamping lies by the 3 km long Hamresanden beach. Kristiansand Feriesenter at Dvergsnestangen has 60 pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents and is open from May to September.

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Why

  1. Fjord Norway describes Mosvangen Camping as very close to town, with Mosvatnet lake as its nearest neighbour.
  2. Visit Norway says Hamre Familiecamping has well-equipped cabins and good bus connections to the centre of Kristiansand.
  3. Kristiansand Feriesenter is surrounded by sea on three sides and is open in summer, from May to September.

Details

Mosvangen Camping is at Mosvangen 15 in Stavanger and has electrical connections for motorhomes and caravans. Kristiansand Feriesenter is at Dvergsnesveien 571 and also rents out a boathouse and three cabins by the sea. Hamre Familiecamping is close to Kristiansand Zoo and Kristiansand Airport Kjevik.

Tip

Outside the summer season, check opening dates first: Kristiansand Feriesenter is open only from May to September, while Mosvangen in Stavanger is open all year.

What may differ

Outside campsites, the right to roam lets you pitch a tent at least 150 metres from the nearest inhabited house or cabin, but other rules may apply in protected areas.

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Sources

Opening seasons can change, so check the campsite's own website before you go.

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