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Sandfellsskógur

East Icelandfrom 2,000 ISK/night6 facilities

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Sandfellsskógur is a woodland campsite in Skriðdalur valley, about 17 km south of Egilsstaðir on Route 95. The small Króklækur stream runs through it, picnic tables sit among the trees, and there are showers and hot water. Horse-riding tours and hiking start nearby. No electricity here.

The trees are what set this one apart — it's spread through a wooded area with plenty of room for tents and folding campers, and picnic tables tucked in among them. The little stream Króklækur cuts through the site, which tends to keep younger campers busy for hours. Washing facilities cover toilets, showers and outdoor sinks running hot and cold. There's no electric hook-up, so it suits tents and self-sufficient campers. The site is part of Stóra-Sandfell's tourism services, which also offer cottages and guest rooms if you'd rather sleep indoors. Horse-riding tours head out through the forest, walking trails fan out from the site, and East Iceland's main attractions are a short drive away.

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

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65.1250°N, 14.5410°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 95 (Skriðdalur)
Off the main road
0.2 km from Route 95
Nearest town
Egilsstaðir — 17.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
369 km in a straight line
What else is close
125 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Sandfellsskógur

Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 hRelax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 minAbandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hMjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Eskifjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hWonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 hMjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hPuffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 hStuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 hStuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
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ToursIn season nowSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Without Electricity
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Horse rental
Accommodation
  • Hostel

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Sandfellsskógur weather and conditions

Last updated

0°Cpartly cloudy · feels -4°C3 m/sgusts 69 h 52 mdaylight · 07:48 – 17:40
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults
2,000 ISK per person / night
Senior citizens
1,500 ISK per person / night
Youth (14–17 years old accompanied by adults) (14–17 years)
1,000 ISK per person / night
Children 13 years and younger (≤13 years)
Free
Also listed
  • Showers are included in the price.
  • Access to a kettle and microwave is included.
  • Electricity is not available at the campsite.

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

Sandfellsskógur — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Camping Mjóanes5 km
  2. 2Hallormsstaður Höfðavík10 km
  3. 3Höfðavík10 km
  4. 4Hallormsstaður Atlavík11 km
  5. 5Egilsstaðir16 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Lambafoss10 km
  2. 2Ljósáfoss12 km
  3. 3Hengifoss17 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir17 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Múlaþing20 km
  3. 3Laugavallalaug24 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hallormsstaður10 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Egilsstaðir16 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut17 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó16 km
  2. 2Bónus17 km
  3. 3Krónan18 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 Sandfellsskógur 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 Sandfellsskógur in advance?
Sandfellsskógur 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 Sandfellsskógur open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Sandfellsskógur for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Sandfellsskógur have?
Sandfellsskógur lists: Walking paths, Hostel, Shower, Horse rental, Toilets, Without Electricity.
How much does Sandfellsskógur cost?
Camping starts at 2,000 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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