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Vatnsholt

South Coastfrom 2,500 ISK/night12 facilities

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Vatnsholt is a family campsite attached to Hotel Vatnsholt in the south Iceland countryside, about an hour from Reykjavík. Beyond the usual pitches and hookups, guests get the run of the hotel — restaurant and bar, a children's playground, football, billiards, darts and fishing. Open June to August.

Vatnsholt pairs a campsite with a hotel, out in the countryside of south Iceland about an hour's drive from Reykjavík. The camping side keeps it simple: electricity, hot and cold water, and clean toilets in a quiet setting to unwind in. The extras come from the hotel next to it. Guests can use the restaurant and bar, and there's a children's playground, a football field, billiards, darts, sports on TV and fishing to fill the downtime. The restaurant serves dinner in the evening, and the bar runs into the night with a daily happy hour. It works well as a base for exploring the south coast, or simply as a relaxed countryside stop. Drop-ins are welcome, and the season runs from the start of June to the end of August.

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

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63.8798°N, NaN°W · South Coast

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Season
1 June – 31 August 2026
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Pets allowed on a leash
  • Wi-Fi
Hygiene facilities
  • Waste disposal for mobile homes
  • Shower
  • Cold water
  • Hot water
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
Local area
  • Food service
  • Fishing

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults (16 years and older)
2,500 ISK per person / night
Senior citizens and people with disabilities
1,500 ISK per person / night
Children and youth (12–16 years) (12–16 years)
1,500 ISK per person / night
Children (0–11 years) (0–11 years)
Free
Extras
Electricity
1,500 ISK per night
Also listed
  • The restaurant is open daily from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, serving dinner in a welcoming atmosphere. The bar is open throughout the day until 11:00 PM, with Happy Hour every day from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

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

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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

Vatnsholt — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
Vatnsholt GuesthouseThe TouristTV Channel
VatnsholtHey Iceland
Farmers guesthouse Vatnsholt near VillingaholtsvatnHey Iceland
Vatnsholt through Selfoss to HellisheiðarvirkjunNick Klosterman
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1ÁrnesNaN km
  2. 2Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)NaN km
  3. 3EyrarbakkiNaN km
  4. 4FlúðirNaN km
  5. 5HamragarðarNaN km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1RauðárfossNaN km
  2. 2SjávarfossNaN km
  3. 3SkáfossNaN km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Litli-GeysirNaN km
  2. 2KonungshverNaN km
  3. 3BlesiNaN km
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Fuel

  1. 1Baldursnes AkureyriNaN km · 279.8 kr/L
  2. 2Glerártorg AkureyriNaN km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3BíldshöfðiNaN km · 279.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1BónusNaN km
  2. 2KrónanNaN km
  3. 3NettóNaN km
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Vatnsholt 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 Vatnsholt in advance?
Vatnsholt 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 Vatnsholt open?
1 June – 31 August 2026 — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Vatnsholt have?
Vatnsholt lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Food service, Pets allowed on a leash, Waste disposal for mobile homes, Shower, Fishing, Wi-Fi, Cold water, Hot water, Toilets, Playground.
How much does Vatnsholt cost?
Camping starts at 2,500 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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