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Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

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Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

South Coast, IcelandBookable7 facilities

About

Sandártunga is a quiet, tree-sheltered campsite in Þjórsárdalur, in the south. Facilities are deliberately basic: cold water, toilets and a small playground, with no electricity on site. Grassy pitches sit divided by trees, and walking trails run nearby. Open from mid-May to mid-September.

Sandártunga trades hookups for quiet. There's no electricity here — just cold water, toilets and a small playground for the kids. The pitches are grassy and split up by trees, which give each spot some shelter and privacy. It's a valley setting in Þjórsárdalur, with walking trails close by for short strolls and a look around the area. Bike routes run nearby too. Dogs are welcome on a leash, and children stay free. The season runs from 15 May to 15 September. You can turn up on the day or book ahead. If your idea of camping leans toward peace and trees rather than amenities, this fits.

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

Map of Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.1036°N, 19.9518°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Season
It is open each year from May 15th until September 15th.
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Getting there
Road 32 (Árnes-Búrfell)
Off the main road
0.1 km from Route 32
Nearest town
Árnes — 16.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
97 km in a straight line
What else is close
87 mapped places within 20 km

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Pets allowed on a leash
  • Free for children
Hygiene facilities
  • Cold water
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
  • Bike routes

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga weather and conditions

At Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 13°C (feels like 10°C), mostly clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults (17 years and older) 1800 kr.
1,800 ISK
Teenagers (12–16 years) 1300 kr. (12–16 years)
1,300 ISK
Senior citizens (67 years and older) 1300 kr.
1,300 ISK
Also listed
  • Overnight stay tax 400 kr.

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Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga 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 Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga in advance?
Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga accepts advance bookings — worth doing in July and August when Icelandic campsites fill up.
When is Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga open?
It is open each year from May 15th until September 15th. — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga have?
Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga lists: Walking paths, Pets allowed on a leash, Cold water, Toilets, Playground, Bike routes, Free for children.

Nearby

km column = your drive

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  2. 2Áfangagil18 km
  3. 3Flúðir19 km
  4. 4Reykholt, Aratunga25 km
  5. 5Landmannahellir36 km

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Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
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Gas stations

#1.Árnes
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Flúðir
18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Brautarhóll
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N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Geysir
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