CampsiteReykjavík AreaÚlfljótsvatn
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About
Úlfljótsvatn is one of Iceland's largest campsites, run by the Scout movement and able to hold up to 5,000 guests across 18 zones, many right by the lake. It's a family site with a climbing tower, kayaking, archery and fishing on the doorstep. Children stay free.
Úlfljótsvatn runs at a different scale from most Icelandic campsites. It's one of the largest in the country, split into 18 zones that can hold as many as 5,000 people, with plenty of pitches sitting right on the lake. The Scout movement has run it since 1941, and it shows in the setup: this is a family site built around activities. Kids can climb the tallest climbing tower in Iceland, kayak on the lake, or try archery at weekend sessions run by staff. Fishing in zone two is included, so you can catch a trout for the barbecue. Flat lakeside pitches come with electricity, and the service house has eight showers. There's cooking indoors, Wi-Fi and a golf course. One house rule worth noting: being drunk isn't welcome here.
Book ahead in summer, especially near popular spots. Campsites fill up by late afternoon.
Map of Úlfljótsvatn
Úlfljótsvatn is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0958°N, 21.0472°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Walk-ins- Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking- Not offered
- Getting there
- Road 360 (Írafoss-Nesjav.)
- Off the main road
- 1.7 km from Route 36
- Nearest town
- Hveragerði — 12.7 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 44 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 402 mapped places within 20 km
Amenities
Electricity
Pets allowed on a leash
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Free for children
Waste disposal for mobile homes
Shower
Washing machine
Cold water
Hot water
Toilets
Cooking facilities
Walking paths
Playground
Golf course
Fishing
Facilities listed by tjalda.is
Úlfljótsvatn weather and conditions
At Úlfljótsvatn in Reykjavik, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 13°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:49). 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
- Adults
- 2,150 ISK per person / night
- Senior citizens and people with disabilities
- 1,270 ISK per person / night
- Youth (13–17 years) (13–17 years)
- 830 ISK per person / night
- Children
- Free
- Lodging unit fee
- 450 ISK per night
- Electricity
- 1,250 ISK per night
- Facility fee for day visitors: ISK 300 per day
Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Útilífsmiðstöð skáta Úlfljótsvatni< 1 km
- 2
Tjaldsvæðið á Ljósafossi2 km - 3
Hveragerði - Reykjamörk13 km - 4Tjaldsvæðið Í Hveragerði13 km
- 5Fagrabrekka20 km
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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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