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Oddane Sand Camping in Nevlunghavn, Norway Photo: Oddane Sand

Camp site classification in Norway

Camp sites can be awarded with one to five stars.

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:

Last updated:  04 January 2011
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Oddane Sand Camping in Nevlunghavn, Norway  - Photo: Oddane Sand

Camp site classification in Norway

Camp sites can be awarded with one to five stars.

Camp site classification in Norway

Source: Visitnorway

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