Grímsstaðir á Fjöllum is located by the crossroads leading into the highlands north of Vatnajökuls. In this old but notable house, sleeping bags are available for 10 people and breakfast can be obtained from the hosts. It is also possible to get a furnished room for 6 in the guesthouse.

From Grímsstaðir, it is a short distance to the main natural attractions of Northeast Iceland, such as:

• Dettifoss 28 km
• Mývatn 40 km
• Ásbyrgi 56 km
• Herðubreiðarlindir 60 km
• Askja 100 km
• Kverkfjöll 130 km

The campsite usually opens late in June and closes on September 15.