Why this place may fit your trip
The camp site Vaglaskógur is in the valley Fnjóskárdalur. The forest Vaglaskógur is the second largest forest in Iceland and one of the most beautiful
- Category
- Campsite
- Subcategory
- Campsite
- Region
- Northeast Iceland
- Municipality
- Þingeyjarsveit
- Access status
- Public
- Road access
- Four Wheel Drive
- Season
- Summer Season
- Price type
- Paid
- Elevation
- 140 m
- River crossing
- Possible
- Drone status
- Check Official Map
- Verified
- 2026-05-04
What the access data means
- The recorded access status is public.
- The approach is recorded as four wheel drive road access.
- River-crossing context is recorded as possible. Highland or remote access indicators are present near an F-road. River crossings may depend on exact route and conditions.
- 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
Charging for electric car; Cold water; Dryer; Electricity; Food service; Golf course; Hot water; Jumping Pillow; Pets allowed on a leash; Playground; Shower; Swimming pool; Toilets; Walking paths; Washing machine; Waste disposal for mobile homes; Wheelcha
Drone planning
Drone status is not fully verified in this public place record. Check official sources before flying.
Nearest runway/airfield is Akureyri at about 9267 m. Usually not enough for a hard rule, but verify official map.
The nearest recorded airfield is Akureyri, approximately 9.3 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.