CampsiteWest IcelandArnarstapi
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About
Below Stapafell mountain in Snæfellsbær, West Iceland, the Arnarstapi campsite sits just above the Arnarbær restaurant, with thirteen bungalows lining its edge. A coastal path runs the 2.5 km to Hellnar through the lava, and a national park is close by. Open May to October; children stay free. Book or drop in.
The pitch sits just above the Arnarbær restaurant, with Stapafell mountain rising behind and thirteen bungalows ringing the edge of the site. Two service houses cover toilets and showers, there's a dishwashing spot between them, and a dozen electricity outlets are available. The walking is the draw. A coastal trail links Arnarstapi and Hellnar, tracing the shoreline and running into the lava at Hellnar — roughly 2.5 km each way. A national park sits close by with plenty more to see. The site opens from May to late October. Children stay free, and you can book ahead or simply drop in. Horse rental and food service round out what's on offer.
Camping cards can save you money if you're spending multiple nights in the tent. Do the math.
Map of Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi is in West Iceland at 64.7670°N, 23.6350°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Season- Opnum 01 maí – 20 Okt.2021
Walk-ins- Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking- Available — book online
- Getting there
- Road 5710 (Búðir-Hellnar)
- Off the main road
- 11.2 km from Route 54
- Nearest town
- Ólafsvík — 14.6 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 106 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 209 mapped places within 20 km
Amenities
Electricity
Free for children
Shower
Toilets
Walking paths
Horse rental
Food service
Facilities listed by tjalda.is
Arnarstapi weather and conditions
At Arnarstapi in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 18:15 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 7°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 21:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 18:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
- Adults (18-63 years)
- 2,500 ISK
- Children 13-17 y/o
- 1,500 ISK
- Elderly / Disabled
- 2,100 ISK
- Adults (18-63 years)
- 8,000 ISK
- Children 13-17 y/o
- 5,000 ISK
- Children 12 and younger
- 2,000 ISK
- Elderly / Disabled
- 5,000 ISK
- Electricity
- 1,500 ISK
- Shower
- 500 ISK
- Lodging tax per unit
- 400 ISK
- Lodging tax per unit 400 ISK
- 400 ISK
- Free for children 12 and younger
- Solar Eclipse 2026 (10-15 august)
- ⚠️ Please note that electricity won’t be available on those days
Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Tjaldsvæðið á Arnastapa< 1 km
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Ólafsvík14 km - 3Tjaldstæðið í Ólafsvík14 km
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Hellissandur20 km - 5Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi20 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in West Iceland.
A waterfall in West Iceland.
A waterfall in West Iceland.
A waterfall in West Iceland.
Hot Springs
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Campsites
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Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.
Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.
Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: tjalda.is
tjalda.isCampsite facts · About text by Map of Iceland (claude-opus-4-8, 2026-07)
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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