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Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa

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Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa sits on the bank of the Tungufljót river next to the Faxi waterfall on the south coast. It's a quiet site with a newly opened restaurant and café, walking paths, electricity and hot water. The age limit is 25, and drop-ins are welcome.

The site at Faxa has a strong address: it sits right on the Tungufljót riverbank, next to the Faxi waterfall. The surroundings are quiet, the views are good, and walking paths run in several directions. A restaurant and coffee house recently opened on the site, and it's only a short distance to other services. Facilities include electricity, hot water, toilets and waste disposal for motorhomes. Dogs are welcome on a leash, and the age limit for staying is 25. One practical note: the campsite has changed hands, and details for the 2026 season, including opening dates, hadn't been confirmed at the time of writing. It's worth checking ahead before you plan a stop here.

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

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64.2280°N, 20.3371°W · Highlands

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Season
Due to a change of ownership, information for 2026 are not available at this time. Prices and further information will be published as soon as they become available.
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Off the main road
3.8 km from Route 30
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 6.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
78 km in a straight line
What else is close
232 mapped places within 20 km

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Pets allowed on a leash
Hygiene facilities
  • Waste disposal for mobile homes
  • Hot water
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
Local area
  • Food service

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa weather and conditions

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3°Cpartly cloudy · feels 0°C1 m/sgusts 59 h 57 mdaylight · 08:08 – 18:05
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults
2,000 ISK
Senior citizens and the disabled
1,700 ISK
Children, 7 – 15 years (7–15 years)
700 ISK
Children younger than 7 years (≤7 years)
Free
Extras
Electricity
1,500 ISK
Also listed
  • Camping card applies for this campsite.

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

In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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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

Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Úthlíð, Biskupstungu7 km
  2. 2Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð7 km
  3. 3Geysir, Haukadal9 km
  4. 4Skjól11 km
  5. 5Hvítárnes51 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Faxi< 1 km
  2. 2Dimmufoss7 km
  3. 3Hlauptungufoss9 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð8 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð8 km
  3. 3Þvottahver9 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Brautarhóll8 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Geysir9 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Flúðir11 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð11 km
  2. 2Krambúðin19 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin44 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa 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 við Faxa in advance?
Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa 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 Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa open?
Due to a change of ownership, information for 2026 are not available at this time. Prices and further information will be published as soon as they become available. — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa have?
Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Food service, Pets allowed on a leash, Waste disposal for mobile homes, Hot water, Toilets.

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All campsites13 campsites in Highlands, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams