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Hengifoss

East Icelandfrom 2,800 ISK/nightBookable13 facilities

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Hengifoss Campsite sits in Fljótsdalur, east Iceland, 7 km from the Hengifoss waterfall — Iceland's third-highest at 128 metres. It's the last site before the Highlands from this valley, open all year, with EV charging and free Wi-Fi. Children stay free.

Hengifoss Campsite marks the last stop in Fljótsdalur before the road climbs into the Highlands. It sits beside the Végarður community centre and Fljótsdalsgrund Guesthouse, roughly 7 km from the waterfall it's named after — Hengifoss, the country's third-highest at 128 metres, known for the red clay bands in the cliffs around it. The site stays open all year and covers the essentials: hot showers, electricity, free Wi-Fi, chemical-toilet disposal, and a charging point for electric cars. There's no charge for children. It sits at the end of the Tröllkonustígur trail, and the walk up to Hengifoss also passes Litlanesfoss and its basalt columns. Hallormsstaðaskógur, described as Iceland's largest forest, is a short drive away.

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

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65.0252°N, 14.9713°W · East Iceland

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Season
Open all year
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Available
Getting there
Road 933 (Fljótsdalur)
Off the main road
17.2 km from Route 95
Nearest town
Reyðarfjörður — 35.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
347 km in a straight line
What else is close
89 mapped places within 20 km

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Pets allowed on a leash
  • Wi-Fi
  • Charging for electric car
  • Free for children
Hygiene facilities
  • Waste disposal for mobile homes
  • Shower
  • Cold water
  • Hot water
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
Accommodation
  • Open all year

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Hengifoss weather and conditions

Last updated

3°Covercast · feels -2°C4 m/swind9 h 45 mdaylight · 07:53 – 17:38
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults
2,800 ISK per person / night
Senior citizens and people with disabilities
2,000 ISK per person / night
Children 14 years and younger (≤14 years)
Free
Extras
Electricity
2,000 ISK

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

In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
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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
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Hengifoss — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hallormsstaður Atlavík12 km
  2. 2Hallormsstaður Höfðavík14 km
  3. 3Höfðavík14 km
  4. 4Camping Mjóanes21 km
  5. 5Sandfellsskógur23 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Tófufoss3 km
  2. 2Hallsteinsfoss4 km
  3. 3Litlanesfoss8 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Laugarfell Hot Pots24 km
  2. 2Hveragil28 km
  3. 3Laugavallalaug29 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hallormsstaður13 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir33 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Reyðarfjörður35 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan35 km
  2. 2Nettó37 km
  3. 3Bónus37 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Hengifoss 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 Hengifoss in advance?
Hengifoss accepts advance bookings — worth doing in July and August when Icelandic campsites fill up.
When is Hengifoss open?
Open all year — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Hengifoss have?
Hengifoss lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Pets allowed on a leash, Waste disposal for mobile homes, Shower, Wi-Fi, Cold water, Hot water, Toilets, Playground, Open all year, Charging for electric car, Free for children.
How much does Hengifoss cost?
Camping starts at 2,800 ISK per person per night (published rates via tjalda.is — see the Prices section for the full rate card, including electricity and lodging tax).

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