Motorhome Camping along E-6 2025: 15 Safe Stops 🚐

The E-6 motorway stretches 2,650 km from the Swedish border to Nordkapp and is considered Norway's "main road". For motorhome owners, it is an endless ribbon of fjords, mountain plateaus and polar expanses — provided you know in advance where to spend the night safely, drain grey water and replenish fresh water. We drove the route in the spring and summer of 2025, tested the service quality (16 A electricity, Wi-Fi, showers) and selected 15 camp stops covering a daily mileage of 200–300 km. This article answers the 10 most frequently asked questions: from prices and reservations to winter mode and fines for improper dumping. Save the guide: we update the information before each season.

❓ How to plan your daily mileage and why do you need "safe stops"?

The optimum is 250–300 km/day: you have time to stop at waterfalls and by evening you can park your home on a well-lit site with video cameras. "Safe stop" = campsite or NAF/Statens veg parking with 16 A electricity, 24/7 toilet and barrier. The advantage is a fixed price (310–350 NOK) and the ability to book online. Plan three backup locations: if the night is booked, drive 30 km to the next one. Download BobilApp — it shows live availability on the E-6.

🗓️ Do I need to book in advance during the summer?

In July and August, E-6 campsites are 95% full. Storsand, Polarsirkelen and Nordkapp close online booking 4–6 weeks in advance. If you are travelling spontaneously, arrive by 13:00 — daytime check-outs free up 20–30% of spaces. Use the Campcation and NAF Camping apps for instant booking. In the off-season (September–May), spaces are always available, but some service blocks may be closed; electricity remains available.

🔌 How to connect to the power grid and not blow a fuse?

Bring a 25 m cable + CEE-to-Schuko adapter. Check the load: boiler + heater + kettle= > 2,000 W — will trip the 10 A circuit breaker. For winter, 16 A fuses are recommended (listed in the table). Check the RCD with a tester. Electricity is included in the price at the Oppdal and Mosjøen campsites; at the others, there is a token meter at 5 NOK/kWh.

💧 Where and how to dispose of grey/black water?

E-6 is equipped with 60+ Statens vegvesen dump stations; map in BobilApp. At "safe stops", the station is included in the price. Dumping in roadside parking areas is prohibited and carries a fine of NOK 2,500. Use formaldehyde-free bio-fluid, otherwise you will be fined NOK 500. In winter, the Polarsirkelen and Alta stations are heated, but keep antifreeze in your tank at +5 °C.

⛽ How to save on fuel and ferries along the E-6?

Plan to refuel at large Circle K/Esso chains (-0.8 NOK compared to roadside stations). Fill up in the morning before 7 a.m. — dynamic pricing means you'll get the lowest price. Take the Bognes–Skarberget ferry with Autopass Ferje: 50% discount, automatic payment by number. With NAF membership (139 NOK/year), you get 14 öre/litre cashback and 10% off campsites in the network.

❄️ Winter mode: what changes at northern campsites?

From November to March, only heated block campsites are available (Mosjøen, Tromsø, Alta, Nordkapp). Electricity is included, and the price drops by 40–60 NOK. Chains or studded tyres are mandatory; parking areas are treated with gravel, but the slope can be 6–8%. Polarsirkelen Camping provides engine heater cables (50 NOK/night). Keep an eye on Statens veg SMS alerts — road closures are possible on Saltfjellet.

🦊 Safety: theft, wild animals, communication

Campsites are equipped with cameras and barriers; thefts are rare (< 0.5% of NAF reports). In the north, foxes and seagulls may visit — keep your rubbish in a container! Telenor mobile coverage covers 96% of the E-6, but there may be 3–5 minute black spots on Saltfjellet; download offline maps. Emergency number: 112 (police), 120 (forest fire).

♻️ How to deal with rubbish and sorting?

Norwegian campsites require sorting: Rest, Plast, Papir, Glass/Metall. The fine for a "mixed bag" is 200 NOK (first warning). Dispose of gas cylinders in the red "Gassretur" container. Deposit bottles (pant) can be exchanged at Kiwi/Coop — 1–3 NOK/each. This reduces waste collection and returns up to 100 NOK per week.

📲 Which apps and memberships are really necessary?

• BobilApp — live availability of "safe stops" + dump map.
• NAF Camping — 290 parking spaces, 10% discount.
• Autopass Ferje — ferries -50%.
• Fuelio — fuel price monitor.

NAF membership plus Autopass pays for itself on routes longer than 1,500 km (savings of approximately NOK 900 on fuel and camping).

The E-6 is the ideal route for your motorhome: every 200 km you will find a hot shower, a 16 A power socket and views of glacial valleys. Make a plan of 15 safe stops, book your summer nights 4–6 weeks in advance, buy Autopass Ferje and NAF membership — this will make your trip cheaper and more peaceful. Keep an eye on the Saltfjellet forecast, sort your rubbish and respect the quiet hours — and Norway will reward you with the Northern Lights right from your motorhome window.

💬 Share your favourite parking spots on the E-6 and your experiences of road trips in Norway in the comments!