Why this place may fit your trip
A new camp site. The camp site is located on the left side when arriving to Hellissandur from the town Rif.
- Category
- Campsite
- Subcategory
- Campsite
- Region
- West Iceland
- Municipality
- Snæfellsbær
- Access status
- Public
- Road access
- Car
- Season
- Summer Season
- Price type
- Paid
- Elevation
- 20 m
- River-crossing signal
- None
- Drone status
- Airport Airspace Caution
- Record review date
- 2026-05-04
What the access data means
- The recorded access status is public.
- The approach is recorded as car road access.
- The record carries a review date of 2026-05-04. This date alone does not establish a field visit or confirm today's access; individual sources and current conditions still need checking.
How to use this campsite in a real plan
Verify opening dates, check-in rules and facilities before using this as the night's fixed endpoint. Shoulder-season closures and weather can matter even when the location remains visible on the map.
What is confirmed?
A map-derived road or ford nearby is a research lead, not proof that it lies on the legal approach. Check road status and travel alerts; local signs and the land manager determine site access.
Facilities and on-site context
Cold water; Cooking facilities; Dishwashing facilities; Electricity; Hot water; Playground; Shower; Washing machine; Waste disposal for mobile homes; Wi-Fi
Drone planning
Drone status is not fully verified in this public place record. Check official sources before flying.
Nearest runway/airfield is Rif at about 2754 m. Check official drone map and aviation restrictions before flying.
Recorded restriction context: Rif (Airfield Proximity).
The nearest recorded airfield is Rif, approximately 2.8 km away. Distance alone does not determine whether a flight is legal.
Check the recorded official drone source for this place.
Make the stop resilient
Open the map before departure and compare this point with nearby hikes, roads and alternative stops. Recheck weather, road status and local signs on the day; a useful Iceland plan keeps this stop optional when the access data is old, incomplete or weather-dependent.