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Hvolsvöllur

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Hvolsvöllur Campsite sits at the entrance to the town on the Ring Road in south Iceland. Established in 1980, it's sheltered by tall aspens that split the ground into private sections. The town centre is 150 metres away, and buses run to Reykjavík, Þórsmörk, and Landmannalaugar. Open May to November.

Dating from 1980, Hvolsvöllur is one of the older and more sheltered campsites in the south. Tall aspens ring the site and divide it into snug sections, giving both privacy and a break from the wind. Despite that tucked-away feel, the town centre is only 150 metres off, with a grocery, pharmacy, bank, swimming pool, and restaurants all to hand. Two service buildings cover the practical side. One has toilets, dishwashing, and a simple cooking area; the newer one adds modern showers, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and baby-changing. There's a playground and a 3 km fitness trail nearby. The town is a transport hub, with buses to Reykjavík, Þórsmörk, Landmannalaugar, and the Westman Islands, and it's a strong base for Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Þórsmörk. The season runs May to the start of November.

Wild camping rules have tightened. Use designated campsites to stay on the right side of the law.

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63.7500°N, 20.2385°W · South Coast

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Season
1st of May - 1st of November
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 1 (Hvolsv-Markarflj.)
Off the main road
0.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
94 km in a straight line
What else is close
102 mapped places within 20 km

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Pets allowed on a leash
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wi-Fi
Hygiene facilities
  • Waste disposal for mobile homes
  • Shower
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
Accommodation
  • Open all year
Local area
  • Swimming pool

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Hvolsvöllur weather and conditions

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6°Covercast · feels 3°C3 m/sgusts 79 h 53 mdaylight · 08:10 – 18:03
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Children 15 years and younger (≤15 years)
Free
Caravans and motorhomes
45,000 ISK
Extras
Electricity
1,900 ISK per night
Shower
400 ISK per use
Washing machine and tumble dryer
Free
Taxes
Adults
2,900 ISK per person / night
Senior citizens and people with disabilities
2,000 ISK per person / night
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Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17

In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 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
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Photos & videos

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

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hellishólar, Fljótshlíð10 km
  2. 2Langbrók10 km
  3. 3Fljótshlíð11 km
  4. 4Hella – Gaddstaðaflatir12 km
  5. 5Þykkvibær18 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ægissíðufoss12 km
  2. 2Árbæjarfoss14 km
  3. 3Drífandi17 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur< 1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Hella12 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra20 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hvolsvöllur< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hella12 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Landvegamót19 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan< 1 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin12 km
  3. 3Bónus34 km
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Tours

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  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Hvolsvöllur 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 Hvolsvöllur in advance?
Hvolsvöllur 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 Hvolsvöllur open?
1st of May - 1st of November — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Hvolsvöllur have?
Hvolsvöllur lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Pets allowed on a leash, Waste disposal for mobile homes, Shower, Swimming pool, Wheelchair accessible, Wi-Fi, Toilets, Playground, Open all year.

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