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Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

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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.

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64.1036°N, 19.9518°W · South Coast

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Season
It is open each year from May 15th until September 15th.
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Available — book online
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

Tours near Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 minFamily Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 hKayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 hRiver Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 hFamily Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 hGlacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 hLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hLaugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 hLaugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

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

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1°Covercast · feels -2°C2 m/swind9 h 58 mdaylight · 08:07 – 18:04
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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Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17

In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 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%

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Árnes16 km
  2. 2Áfangagil18 km
  3. 3Flúðir19 km
  4. 4Reykholt, Aratunga25 km
  5. 5Landmannahellir36 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Hjálparfoss5 km
  2. 2Þjófafoss7 km
  3. 3Rauðifoss9 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur9 km
  2. 2Hrunalaug15 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur16 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Árnes16 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Flúðir18 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Brautarhóll26 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð18 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin37 km
  3. 3Krambúðin40 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

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.

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