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Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

North Iceland, Iceland

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Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

North Iceland, Iceland

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Drekaskáli Warden Cabin is in North Iceland at 65.0424°N, 16.5956°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Drekaskáli Warden Cabin weather and conditions

At Drekaskáli Warden Cabin in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -1°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 17:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Can I wild camp near Drekaskáli Warden Cabin 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 Drekaskáli Warden Cabin in advance?

Drekaskáli Warden Cabin 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 Drekaskáli Warden Cabin open?

Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Drekaskáli Warden Cabin for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.

What facilities does Drekaskáli Warden Cabin have?

Facility details for Drekaskáli Warden Cabin aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Drekafoss

500 m

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Skínandi

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Gljúfrasmiður

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Sauðárfoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

6.3 km·~8 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#3.Laugarvallalaug

39 km·~47 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hveragil

50 km·~59 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

50 m

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Drekaskáli

100 m

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Herðubreiðarlindir

24 km·~29 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

33 km·~39 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F88 Öskjuleið

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Shortcut to Askja caldera

#2.F894 Öskjuvatnsvegur

13 km·~15 min drive

Final bumpy kilometers to Askja

#3.F899 Flateyjardalsvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

Northern highland road to a lonely beach

3 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

68 km·~82 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

99 km·~119 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

99 km·~119 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

100 km·~120 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

54 km·~65 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

62 km·~74 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

68 km·~82 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skjöldólfsstaðir

75 km·~90 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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