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Drangsnes

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Drangsnes camps a small Westfjords village near Hólmavík, with hot tubs, a playing field and a coal barbecue by the site. Good toilets and showers, a playground, and shops, pool and a restaurant close by. Open 15 May to 1 December; children stay free.

Drangsnes is a small village in the Westfjords, near Hólmavík, and its campsite keeps the essentials close. Good toilets and showers, a playground, and a coal barbecue for grilling. A playing field and hot tubs sit nearby, and shops, a swimming pool and a restaurant are all a short walk away. The village works well as a staging post for the drive north to Árneshreppur, roughly 90 kilometres on, and boats can take you across to the island of Grímsey. Groups can rent the community centre, which seats around 120. The site is open from 15 May to 1 December, and children stay free.

Book ahead in summer, especially near popular spots. Campsites fill up by late afternoon.

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65.6912°N, 21.4389°W · North Iceland

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Season
15. May - 1. December
Walk-ins
Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 645 (Drangsnes - Kaldrananes)
Off the main road
5.8 km from Route 68
Nearest town
Drangsnes — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
173 km in a straight line
What else is close
84 mapped places within 20 km

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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Free for children
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Cold water
  • Hot water
  • Toilets
  • Dryer
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
Local area
  • Food service
  • Swimming pool
  • Fishing

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Drangsnes weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Covercast · feels -1°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 41 mdaylight · 08:21 – 18:02
Prices
Rates 2025 · confirm current rates locally
Camping
Adults 15 years and older
2,000 ISK per night
Extras
Electricity
1,000 ISK per night
Shower
400 ISK
Laundry machine
400 ISK
Dryer
400 ISK
Also listed
  • 2026 Information Coming Soon
  • We are currently awaiting updated information from the campsite operator for the 2026 season. As soon as we receive it, this page will be updated with the latest details regarding opening dates, facilities, and pricing.
  • Are you the operator of this campsite? Please contact us at tjalda@tjalda.is so we can update the information.
  • Free for children 16 years old and younger
  • Lodging tax per unit

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Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17

In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Drangsnes — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
4 ICELAND - Súðavík to Drangsnesrtwpaul
Driving to Drangsnes in the Westfjords - CamperStoriesRentis Campervans Iceland
FREE Natural Hot Tubs in ICELAND - DRANGSNES in WestFjordsJacq Of All Trails
ISLAND TRIP 2022: #6 von Siglufjörður nach Drangsnes (Westfjorde)Liz & Stefan on Tour
5 ICELAND Drangsnes to Akureyrirtwpaul
Iceland Vlog: Day 8 (Hvitserkur Rock, Vatsnes Peninsula and Drangsnes)Blu-ray Benn

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi< 1 km
  2. 2Tjaldsvæðið Illugastöðum (selaskoðunarstaður á Vatnsnesi)27 km
  3. 3Blönduós53 km
  4. 4Skagaströnd54 km
  5. 5Húnavellir Campsite59 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Goðafoss11 km
  2. 2Àlftafoss20 km
  3. 3Laugufoss22 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur< 1 km
  2. 2Drangsnes Hot Pots< 1 km
  3. 3Gvendarlaug hin forna11 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Drangsnes< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hólmavík11 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Bjarkalundur34 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar< 1 km
  2. 2Krambúð11 km
  3. 3Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga40 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Drangsnes 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 Drangsnes in advance?
Drangsnes 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 Drangsnes open?
15. May - 1. December — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Drangsnes have?
Drangsnes lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Food service, Shower, Swimming pool, Washing machine, Fishing, Hot tub, Cold water, Hot water, Toilets, Playground, Dryer, Free for children.

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