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64.0154°N, 16.9752°W · South Coast
Tours near Campsite Reception
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Laki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 min
Landmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 min
Skaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 h
Rótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 h
Lagoons, Glaciers & Colorful Mountains Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 min
Hvannadalshnúkur The Great Withe Onefrom 79.900 ISK · 14 h
Skaftafell Glacier Adventurefrom 23.400 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Black Sands & Riverbeds Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 49.900 ISK · 45 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionCampsite Reception weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Skaftafell< 1 km - 2
Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli7 km - 3
Hörgsland51 km - 4
Blágil56 km - 5
Kirkjubær II, Kirkjubæjarklaustri58 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Guðlaug30 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur59 km
- 3Hoffell Hot Tubs89 km
Fuel
- 1Freysnes5 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Fagurhólsmýri22 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Kirkjubæjarklaustur58 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Can I wild camp near Campsite Reception instead?
No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.
Do I need to book Campsite Reception in advance?
Campsite Reception is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.
When is Campsite Reception open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Campsite Reception for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Campsite Reception have?
Facility details for Campsite Reception aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.
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