Camp site classification in Norway

Classification one star

• Well maintained roads
• Clearly marked entrance with the name of the site and its star classification
• First aid equipment
• Information board showing rules of conduct and fire safety measures
• Daily maintenance
• Postal service
• Clearly marked/signposted installations
• Toilets, washrooms and showers
• Wastewater emptying facilities
• Rubbish bins
• Entrance lit at night
• Well maintained buildings
• Wash basin with hot water
• Electric sockets
• Cooking facilities
• Sink with hot water

Classification two stars

The following must be present in addition to the above:

• Information board showing staff hours and emergency phone numbers
• Lighting in and around service areas
• Hot shower
• Drain for chemical toilet waste
• Sink for laundry with hot water
• Cooking facilities under cover
• Sink with hot water under cover

Classification three stars

The following must be present in addition to the above:

• Staffed: 09.00 - 22.00
• Permanent reception/information desk
• Road lighting
• Separate hot water cubicles
• Nursing room
• Washing machine
• Tumble dryer or drying room
• Playground
• Kiosk

Classification four stars

The following must be present in addition to the above:

• Night-watchman patrols
• Currency exchange
• Soap dispensers and hand driers
• Fast food facility on site or near the site
• Fencing around the site 
• Sauna
• Outlet mobile homes
• Toilet for disabled people
• Common room
• Barbecue
• Cafeteria

Classification five stars

The following must be present in addition to the above:

• Watchman's residence on site
• Acceptance of credit cards
• Water supply for caravans
• Drain for caravans
• Grocery shop
• Restaurant

A variety of camp sites

Norway offers a large variety in camp sites, both when it comes to standards and to locations. For more information, consult the following guides:

• Norwegian Camping Guide
• Camping in Norway
• Campingguiden.no