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Skaftafell is a large, green campsite in the south, split into several smaller areas — some with electric hook-ups for vans, three reserved for tents only. It's open all year, though only two areas stay open through winter. Vehicle access runs 07:00 to 23:00. Walking trails suit every level.
The draw is the walking. Skaftafell's trails spread out in every direction and suit everyone from casual strollers to serious hikers, and the site itself is roomy and sheltered by vegetation. It's one of the few campsites open through winter, though only areas A and C stay open in the cold months to protect the rest. Worth knowing: the outdoor sinks are shut off in winter to avoid frost damage, with frost-free conditions usually returning after mid-May. Cars can enter only between 07:00 and 23:00. The nearby visitor centre has a service desk, food, a souvenir shop, a post box and free internet. Quiet hours run overnight, dogs are welcome on a leash, and collecting firewood inside the national park isn't allowed.
Camping cards can save you money if you're spending multiple nights in the tent. Do the math.
Map of Skaftafell
Skaftafell is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0162°N, 16.9692°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Season- Open all year
Walk-ins- Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking- Not offered
Getting there- Road 998 (Skeiðarársandur)
- Off the main road
- 4.6 km from Route 1
- Nearest town
- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 60.4 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 242 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 235 mapped places within 20 km
Amenities
Electricity
Pets allowed on a leash
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Waste disposal for mobile homes
Shower
Washing machine
Cold water
Hot water
Toilets
barbecue
Dishwashing facilities
Walking paths
Open all year
Facilities listed by tjalda.is
Skaftafell weather and conditions
At Skaftafell in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
- 2800 ISK Adults 17-66 years old, per night (17-66 years)
- 2,800 ISK per night
- 2.300 ISK Senior citizens and disabled people, per night
- 2,300 ISK per night
- 1500 ISK electricity at campsite pr. night
- 1,500 ISK per night
- Free for children 16 years old and younger
- Pitches E, F, G and H – Driving is prohibited at these pitches
- Pitches B and D – Access for cars and to electricity – not separate areas
- Pitches A and C – Access for cars, separate areas and good access to electricity
- • Areas are either with access to electricity* or not.
- • Access to showers, a washing machine, and a dryer (Skaftafell) is included in the campsite fee.
- *Note: The electrical connection is only intended for electrical devices within the area. It is not permitted to use the connection to charge vehicles, the systems are neither powerful nor safe enough for such charging.
Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17
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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: tjalda.is
tjalda.isCampsite facts · About text by Map of Iceland (claude-opus-4-8, 2026-07)
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
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