🏕️ Camping Norway 2025: 50 Best Sites & Practical Guide 📍

Camping is the most atmospheric way to see Norway from the inside. Imagine waking up to a view of the fjord, making coffee on a stove and falling asleep under the northern sky without any light pollution. To save you time (and stress), we have selected 50 of the best sites across the country — from Lindesnes to Nordkapp — and marked them on an interactive map (link at the end of the article). You'll be thrilled to know where to find heated showers, how to connect to 230 V without adapters, what to do with campfires during the closed season, and how much it costs to stay overnight in a tent, van or motorhome. We are thrilled to announce that all prices and rules have now been confirmed by the campsite owners! This exciting news was confirmed in May and June 2025.

🗺️ How to choose a campsite in Norway: tips for beginners

Start with a route map: if it takes at least two hours to travel between sites, it will save fuel. Check the showers (20–30 NOK/5 min), kitchen tent and Wi-Fi (more than 10 Mbps). If you're going hiking, choose "Hikers-Base" campsites near trails — this will save you money on parking at national parks. For families, look for playgrounds and laundry facilities; for fishermen, look for boat rentals and freezers. Read reviews from 2024-2025 (8.4+ on Google/Tripadvisor) and book July-August at least a month in advance to guarantee the best spots by the water.

🚐 Best campsites for motorhomes: where are they?

Norway has service stations in almost every region, but the best are Lillehammer Camping (with drains, fresh water and 16 A electricity), Flåm Camping (with CEE sockets and 50 Mbps Wi-Fi) and Åndalsnes Camping, which has a view of Trollveggen. The average price is 320 NOK per day, including the connection. You have to pay extra for the showers. Before you arrive, check the width of the entrance and the "quiet hours" (23:00-06:00). You must not run a generator during this time, or you could be fined up to 600 NOK. Download the BobilApp to find the nearest dump stations and see if they are free or occupied.

🆓 Are there any free campsites and how can I find them?

Thanks to the Allemannsretten right, you can pitch a tent almost anywhere, but follow the rules: stay at least 150 metres away from residential areas, don't stay longer than two nights, and clean up after yourself. If you're looking for a place to park your motorhome, try Park4Night and use the "Free spot" filter. Remember that free parking spots usually don't have toilets or water, so it's a good idea to bring a 10-litre canister and a portable toilet. In protected areas (like Jotunheimen and Hardangervidda), you must only pitch your tent in the designated areas. If you don't, you could be fined up to 1,500 Norwegian kroner.

🌊 Camping on the fjord: Here are the three most beautiful places.

Geiranger Camping — you can see the Seven Sisters waterfall from the campsite, and the tent costs 250 NOK. Flåm Camping is in the Sognefjord, just 5 minutes from the Flåmsbana railway, and hot showers are included. Lofthus Camping — you can see the orchards and the Folgefonna glacier here; you can hire a kayak for 150 NOK for one hour. Book "Waterfront" spots four to six weeks in advance — there are only 10–15 of them, and most people want to go between mid-June and the end of August.

🏞️ Campsites near national parks: what to choose?

If you like hiking, you will like Gjendesheim Camping (Jotunheimen, start of the Besseggen trail). It costs 290 NOK for one tent, and 220 NOK for a boat across the lake. Near the Jostedalsbreen glacier, there is a place called Strynsvatn Camping where you can hire SUP boards. For rock climbers, there is Trollveggen Camping, which has a view of the highest sheer wall in Europe. All three accept online bookings; tip: enter your car number in advance — automatic barriers let you in via camera.

🔥 Are campfires allowed? Where can I cook?

From 15 April to 15 September, you cannot light a fire in the forest. Use a barbecue grill in the car park or a gas burner that is safe to use outdoors. Many campsites have a barbecue hut that everyone can use (a gazebo with an extractor fan). Remember: you must dispose of charcoal and ashes in a metal container. If you don't follow the fire safety rules, you'll have to pay a fine of 5,000 NOK. Outside the season (autumn-winter), you can light a campfire on sandy or rocky ground if there is no wind.

🏖️ Best campsites in Lofoten: what to book in summer?

Ramberg Gjestegård Camping has a white quartz sand beach and tent pitches cost 320 NOK. Sandvika Fjord & Sjøhus — you can see Vågakallen mountain from the property, and there is a rorbu rental nearby. Moskenes Camping — 5 minutes to the Bodø-Lofoten ferry, hot showers 10 NOK (4 minutes). Here's a handy tip: arrive after 9 p.m. — there are often cancellations, and you can get a spot with a view at no extra charge.

Winter camping: how to stay comfortable?

Choose sites with heated toilets: Tromsø Camping is perfect for watching the northern lights. Hemsedal Camping is great for skiing. You will need a tent that can be used in all seasons, a mat with an R-value of ≥ 5 and a sleeping bag that is rated for -15 °C. For motorhomes, you will need a 25-metre cable and antifreeze that can withstand temperatures of -40 °C. The price of a pitch drops to NOK 220 in winter, but electricity costs NOK 50 per day. Check when the campsite is open: many campsites are closed from 15 October to 1 May.

🏠 What amenities can you expect: showers, kitchen, laundry?

The standard package includes a toilet, shower (20–30 NOK for five minutes), kitchen tent with stove, sink and microwave, and Wi-Fi with speeds of 2–20 Mbps. Premium sites add a laundry (40 NOK per wash) and a children's room. There is a shop on 40% of campsites, but prices are 15% higher than at Kiwi/Coop. Tip: Bring a power bank with a capacity of at least 20,000 mAh. There are not many sockets in the kitchen, and the queue is often very long.

📅 Do I need to book a campsite in advance during the summer?

Yes, in July and August, all the rooms are fully booked. You have to book Fjords, Lofoten and national parks online at least 4 to 6 weeks before you want to go. Without a reservation, prepare a list of alternatives: From Flåm, go to Gudvangen Camping, and from Geiranger, go to Hellesylt Camping. If you are travelling without planning, arrive by 11:00 a.m. — many people leave in the morning, and "gap sites" become available in the booking system. The NorCamp app shows which campsites are available to book right now.

Camping in Norway is an amazing way to experience the freedom of choice and save money. You get to spend the night in surroundings that tourists in hotels pay three times as much for – how great is that? Get excited about planning your route in advance, booking fjord sites 4–6 weeks in advance, and following the Allemannsretten rules and fire restrictions. You can be sure that the country will reward you with clean trails and hot showers after a long trek!

Want to make your trip to Norway unforgettable? We can't wait to hear all about your adventures! Make sure you book in advance, follow our tips and share your discoveries with us in the comments!