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Svartiskógur

East Icelandfrom 2,000 ISK/night4 facilities

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Svartiskógur is a small woodland campsite at Jokulsarhlid in East Iceland, beside Hotel Svartiskógur about 8 km off Route 1 along Route 917. It suits tents and trailers, solo travellers or groups, and has showers, toilets, and hot and cold water. A quiet base for touring the eastern fjords.

Set in a small forest at Jokulsarhlid, this is a quiet, unfussy site — a good place to pitch a tent or park a trailer, solo or in a group, and let the calm of the woods do its thing. Getting there is simple: leave Route 1 for Route 917 and carry on about 8 km to the crossroads, where you'll find it next to Hotel Svartiskógur. Location is its strong suit for anyone touring the east. Fljotdalsherad, Borgarfjord eystri, Vopnafjord, Seydisfjord and Fjardarbyggd are all within reach. Facilities keep to the essentials: showers, toilets, and hot and cold running water.

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

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65.5171°N, 14.5593°W · East Iceland

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Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 917 (Jökulsárhlíð)
Off the main road
9.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Fellabær — 26.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
381 km in a straight line
What else is close
26 mapped places within 20 km

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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

Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Cold water
  • Hot water
  • Toilets

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Svartiskógur weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Csnow · feels -9°C15 m/sgusts 329 h 49 mdaylight · 07:49 – 17:38
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults
2,000 ISK per person / night
Senior citizens (67+)
1,700 ISK per person / night
Children 12 years and younger (≤12 years)
Free
Taxes
Lodging tax
400 ISK per unit / night
Also listed
  • Please note that 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

Svartiskógur — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
Hótel SvartiskógurSveitin

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Tjaldsvæðið við Hótel Svartaskóg1 km
  2. 2Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði27 km
  3. 3Fellabær – Skipalækur27 km
  4. 4Tjaldsvæði Skipalæk27 km
  5. 5Vopnafjörður29 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Bæjarfoss7 km
  2. 2Lagarfoss9 km
  3. 3Gljúfursárfoss26 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Múlaþing24 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir29 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur36 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Fellabær27 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Vopnafjörður29 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Egilsstaðir Miðvangi29 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kauptún29 km
  2. 2Bónus29 km
  3. 3Nettó29 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 Svartiskógur 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 Svartiskógur in advance?
Svartiskógur 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 Svartiskógur open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Svartiskógur for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Svartiskógur have?
Svartiskógur lists: Shower, Cold water, Hot water, Toilets.
How much does Svartiskógur 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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