Why this place may fit your trip
The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a mountain that in the shape of a horseshoe. It provided good shelter.
- Category
- Campsite
- Subcategory
- Campsite
- Region
- South Iceland
- Municipality
- Vestmannaeyjabær
- Road access
- Car
- Season
- Summer Season
- Price type
- Paid
- Elevation
- 20 m
- River crossing
- None
- Drone status
- Airport Airspace Caution
- Verified
- 2026-05-04
What the access data means
- The approach is recorded as car road access.
- The DULIN record was last field-verified or source-verified on 2026-05-04; conditions may have changed since then.
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.
Facilities and on-site context
Cold water; Cooking facilities; Electricity; Hot water; Shower; Walking paths; Waste disposal for mobile homes; Wheelchair accessible
Drone planning
Drone status is not fully verified in this public place record. Check official sources before flying.
Nearest runway/airfield is Vestmannaeyjar at about 1654 m. Check official drone map and aviation restrictions before flying.
Recorded restriction context: Vestmannaeyjar (Airfield Proximity).
The nearest recorded airfield is Vestmannaeyjar, approximately 1.7 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.