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Selsskógur

West Iceland, Iceland
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Selsskógur

West Iceland, Iceland

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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Entry: Free
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Cars & campers

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Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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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
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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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Tours near Selsskógur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

Hænsnafoss

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

2.5 km away

Kerlingafoss

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

2.6 km away

Selhólsfoss

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

2.8 km away

Efrifoss

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

2.8 km away

Hot Springs

Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

12 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

13 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.

16 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

17 km away

Campsites

Selsskógur

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

50 m away

Selskógur, Skorradal

The forest Selsskógur is in the middle of the valley Skorradalur. It is a good camp site…

150 m away

Fossatún

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

7.4 km away

Þórisstaðir

The Thorisstadir camping site is a large and family friendly site. You have a good area…

10 km away

Services

Ferstikla

ÓB fuel station

13 km away

Borgarnes

Atlantsolía fuel station

16 km away

Bónus

Bónus supermarket — supplies

16 km away

Ljómalind

Supermarket — supplies

16 km away

Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Selsskógur 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 Selsskógur in advance?
Selsskógur 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 Selsskógur open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Selsskógur for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Selsskógur have?
Facility details for Selsskógur aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.
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