Camping
Kilefjorden Camping is a beautifully situated nature campsite on the river Otra with many natural green areas. We are a campsite for people who love peace, freedom, silence, nature and outdoor adventure. At Kilefjorden Camping we do not have numbered fixed camping spots, but every guest has the freedom to stand how, where and for how long he or she wants.
You can choose from a nice sheltered spot on the field below near the beach with a view over the water, a sunny spot on the large field, or a camper spot on the gravel plateau with a view over the water. And if you have a small tent, you can also pitch your tent on the grass spot directly on the water behind cabin 12, or on the newly created tent spots on the forest hill. There are poles with electricity connections spread across the site, and depending on the length of your power cable you can stand where you want.
Reservation Camping
We accept a limited number of reservations per day. With this we want to accommodate guests who like some certainty, but at the same time offer enough space to people who arrive spontaneously. A reservation means that we reserve place for you on the campsite, you cannot request a specific place. You can make a reservation request, but please note that this is only valid once it has been confirmed by us. With your reservation we count on you that you actually come. We reserve a place for you. On some days in high season we have to put a 'FULL' sign on the road, because otherwise we find it is getting too busy. This means that we unfortunately have to disappoint some people. You do not have to pay when you make a reservation, but if you do not show up or cancel within 2 weeks before arrival, we will charge cancellation costs.
For your reservation request for the campsite, please send an email to info@kilefjorden.com and include your desired arrival and departure date, camping unit (camper/caravan/tent), electricity/no electricity, # of persons ≥ 12 years, # of children < 12 years, # of additional side tents, license plate and telephone number.
Atmosphere of the campsite
Kilefjorden camping has a beautiful beach where you can relax and enjoy the view of the water. The beach is surrounded by trees that give you a sense of tranquility. There are several picnic benches and on the beach we have made a fire pit where you can light a fire or have a barbecue in the Bålpanne.
There are nice little hiking trails on and around the campsite to discover nature (and the blueberries!). Dream away over the water from one of the rocks or wooden benches. Relax in one of the hammocks that are waiting for you between the trees. And if you want to try what it's like to sleep in a hammock under the starry sky, we have 2 special hammocks (with mosquito net and rain cover) for rent! And for an extra adventurous night, rent a canoe and sail to the uninhabited island opposite the campsite to spend the night in your hammock!
In rainy or cold weather you can go to the grill hut to prepare your own meal by a fire or just light a fire. The grill hut can accommodate about 8 people at the same time. Outside at the grill hut there is also an outdoor barbecue ready for you at the picnic benches.
In the pavilion, the 6-cornered house right next to the reception, you can sit comfortably covered with about 6 people. There are magazines, games and crayons. There is a heater for any chilly evenings. Sanitary
The sanitary building has a separate men's and women's side with toilets, sinks and spacious showers with a fine jet (10 kr coins). This unique 5-sided building was built by the previous owner himself and put into use in 2020. In 2023, the hot water capacity was significantly expanded. At the rear of the building, new dishwashing areas were created under the canopy in 2023. You can wash and dry dishes here with a view over the water :). There is also a special fish sink where you can clean your own caught fish. In 2024, a separate room was created where a washing machine and dryer are available for a fee. Motorhome pitches
The special camper pitches on the paved gravel plateau offer a beautiful view over the Kilefjorden and all have an electricity connection. The gravel plateau is accessible all year round, so snow-free even in winter. In addition, we also have beautiful unpaved pitches below next to the beach under the pine trees or on the large field enclosed by the forest edge. You are free to choose where you stand (there are no fixed places). Power supplies are available throughout the site.
Self Check-in / Winterseason
Outside the high season, when the reception/kiosk is closed, you can always go to Kilefjorden Camping. We have a QR code at the entrance that you can scan with your phone and with which you can then register and pay with a credit card. The owner lives opposite the campsite and is also often present at the campsite outside the high season.
Kilefjorden Camping is one of the few campsites in Norway that is open all year round. The camper gravel plateau, from where you have a beautiful view of the Kilefjorden, is accessible all year round and is kept free of snow in the winter. The other places on the campsite may be covered with snow. Sanitary facilities are open in the winter. Discharging chemical toilets/grey water is sometimes not possible in the winter due to frost.
Dogs and horses
Dogs are very welcome at the campsite. We also have a dog ourselves, Jaxson, who has won the hearts of our guests. Please do walk your dog outside the campsite and clean up after his needs. Excessive barking is not appreciated.
Horses are also welcome at our campsite. We do not have stables available, but if you can provide a barrier (power) wire yourself, and your horse continues to graze quietly behind a wire, you are very welcome for an overnight stay. As a rider you can spend the night in a cabin or your own tent.
Seasonal pitches
At Kilefjorden Camping you will only find a small number of permanent seasonal pitches. With our campsite and vision of the future, we focus more on tour campers. We are therefore no longer accepting new guests for seasonal pitches. Points of attention
- Registration and payment upon arrival.
- In high season, the kiosk/reception is open between 8:30-12:00 and 16:00-19:00, sometimes longer during the afternoon (we clean etc. between these opening hours). The current opening time is indicated on the door of the kiosk.
- If the kiosk is closed upon arrival and you do not have a confirmed reservation, please register at the self check-in. Please note that this is mandatory before you install your camper/caravan/tent at the campsite. This way we know how full the campsite is. If you do have a confirmed camping reservation, you are already registered in our system and you do not need to register upon arrival (otherwise you will be registered twice in our system). Then come to the kiosk during the next opening time to pay.
- Find a nice spot on the campsite. Keep a minimum distance of 4 metres from your neighbours, calculated between protruding awnings (this also applies to friendly campers!). This is for privacy and fire safety reasons. If the campsite is not busy, give each other some space and keep even more distance.
- Electricity poles are spread across the campsite, depending on the length of your cable you can stand wherever you want.
- Shower tokens are available at the kiosk.
- In high season we bake (on order) fresh rolls that you can pick up at the kiosk in the morning. We would like to receive your order for this the day/evening before.
- You may make a fire at the designated locations: in the grill hut, in the balpanne at the grill hut, in the balpanne at the gapahuk and at the campfire site on the beach. Open fires at your camping equipment or hut are not permitted between 15 April and 15 September due to the risk of fire. Sometimes, during extremely dry periods, a general fire ban is imposed by order of the fire brigade and then even a charcoal barbecue is prohibited at Kilefjorden Camping (this is indicated on the campsite).
- Waste is (mandatory!) collected separately in 5 different bins: glass/tin/metal, paper, pant (= deposit), plastic, residual waste. Please keep residual waste to a minimum. You cannot dispose of bulky waste with us. On behalf of the environment, thank you for your cooperation.
- Kilefjorden Camping is a quiet campsite, keep the noise level low at all times. Evening rest applies after 22:00. Late arrival and early departure (also at night) in connection with the ferry in Kristiansand is permitted, but do so as quietly as possible to limit inconvenience to other guests.
price campingplaces
Price per night
Camper, caravan + car, tent + car
NOK 355 (september-may NOK 305)
Small tent (motor, bicycle, on foot)
NOK 280 (september-may NOK 180)
Person (≥ 12 year)
NOK 25
Child (< 12 year)
Free of charge
Extra/small site tent
NOK 50
Hammock
NOK 125
Hammock incl rental
NOK 200
≥ 7 days = 10% discount on overnight stay
price facilities
Electricity per night
NOK 60
Shower
NOK 10
Washing machine
NOK 60
Tumble dryer
NOK 60
Refilling/discharging campers (without overnight stay)
NOK 50
wifi
Free of charge
price activities
Price canoe and boat rental
1 hour
NOK 75
4 hours
NOK 200
12 hours
NOK 350
RIB boat trip 2 hr (1p)
NOK 550
RIB boat trip 2 hr family deal (4p)
NOK 1,900
RAFT boat trip/fishing/bbq 4 hr (1p)
NOK 800
RAFT boat trip/fishing/bbq 4 hr (1 child)
NOK 650
RAFT boat trip/fishing/bbq 4 hr family deal (4p)
NOK 2,800
Kids Craft Workshop 2 hr
NOK 25