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Skagaströnd

North Iceland7 facilities

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Skagaströnd's campsite is a sheltered, sunny spot with a small mound at its centre where a farm once stood, and low cliffs called Hólaberg blocking the wind from the north and east. The service house has toilets, laundry and dishwashing facilities. Open May to mid-September.

Grab one of the two walking leaflets on your way in — they map out routes up Spákonufellshöfða and the mountain Spákonufell, which are the reason a lot of people stop here. The site is a calm, sheltered place that catches the sun through the day. A grassy mound in the middle marks where an old farm once stood, and the low Hólaberg cliffs shield it from northerly and easterly winds. There's a guest book by the door that visitors are asked to sign. Inside the service house you'll find toilets, a washing machine and space to eat and wash up. A swimming pool, golf course and playground round out what's on offer, and the season runs from May until mid-September.

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

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65.8238°N, 20.3037°W · North Iceland

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Season
1. maí – 15. september
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 74 (Skagastrandarvegur)
Off the main road
0.1 km from Route 74
Nearest town
Skagaströnd — 0.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
202 km in a straight line
What else is close
49 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Skagaströnd

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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
Hygiene facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
Local area
  • Golf course
  • Swimming pool

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Skagaströnd weather and conditions

Last updated

6°Covercast · feels 0°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 40 mdaylight · 08:17 – 17:57
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults 2500kr
2,500 ISK
Disabled and elderly 1600kr
1,600 ISK
Extras
Electricity 1500kr
1,500 ISK
Laundry 800kr
800 ISK
Dryer 800kr
800 ISK
Showers 500kr
500 ISK
Taxes
Lodging tax per unit 400kr
400 ISK
Also listed
  • Free for 14 years old and younger

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

In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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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

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

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  1. 1Blönduós18 km
  2. 2Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug27 km
  3. 3Sauðárkrókur31 km
  4. 4Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki31 km
  5. 5Húnavellir Campsite32 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Hverfjallsfoss27 km
  2. 2Ketubjörg27 km
  3. 3Háifoss30 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd< 1 km
  2. 2Foss Hot Pot15 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós18 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Skagaströnd< 1 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Blönduós18 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Sauðárkrókur31 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin< 1 km
  2. 2Hlíðarkaup32 km
  3. 3Skagfirðingabúð32 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Skagaströnd 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 Skagaströnd in advance?
Skagaströnd 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 Skagaströnd open?
1. maí – 15. september — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Skagaströnd have?
Skagaströnd lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Golf course, Swimming pool, Washing machine, Toilets, Playground.

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