Lake Mývatn
Reykjahlíð, Iceland
A volcanic lake with lava pillars, steaming vents and pseudo-craters. The nature baths are on the east shore.
- Nearest town
- Reykjahlíð, Iceland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 65.6040, -16.9960
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- VogarCampsite4 km from Lake MývatnTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- BjargCampsite6 km from Lake MývatnTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- HlíðCampsite6 km from Lake MývatnTentsCaravansWaste disposal
- CJA CampsiteCampsite20 km from Lake MývatnTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Laugar CampingCampsite21 km from Lake MývatnTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- KidagilCampsite24 km from Lake MývatnWi-Fi
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lake Mývatn?
Lake Mývatn is in Reykjahlíð, Iceland, at GPS 65.6040, -16.9960. It is about 51 km from Húsavík.
Can you camp near Lake Mývatn?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Vogar, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lake Mývatn?
Lake Mývatn is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Iceland: the Diamond Circle.
What is there to see near Lake Mývatn?
Places worth a stop nearby: Goðafoss (27 km), Dettifoss (36 km), Akureyri (51 km) and Húsavík (51 km).
When is the best time to visit Lake Mývatn?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)