DULIN

Hidden outdoor places in Iceland

Find huts, waterfalls, hot pots, campsites and remote map points curated for real Iceland trip planning.

Use places as planning context, not isolated pins

DULIN groups Iceland outdoor places into a map workflow: waterfalls, huts, hot pots, campsites, sport/outdoor points and other records can be compared by region and opened with access notes, nearby conditions and route context where available.

The public page is intentionally useful for discovery, but the real value is in combining a place with nearby roads, hiking routes, weather, public cameras, season notes and GPX tools. That is why each record is treated as a planning object rather than only a name on a list.

Huts and sheltersFind mountain huts, emergency shelters and overnight-related records with access context.
Waterfalls and hot potsPlan scenic stops together with nearby routes, roads, regions and practical constraints.
Campsites, grills and outdoor pointsUse surrounding context to decide whether a stop fits a route, season and vehicle.

What is actually in the current place index

This is a live summary of public DULIN records, not a ranking or a claim that every record is currently accessible. The largest represented groups here are Waterfall (369), Sport (246), Wildlife (182), Campsite (164), Culture (154).

1344matching mapped places
11Iceland planning regions represented
1344records with access or road context
1344records with a verification date
428records with F-road or river context

How to choose useful hidden places in Iceland

The best outdoor stops in Iceland are rarely selected by name alone. A waterfall can be a quick roadside stop or a remote detour. A hut can be public, private, locked, seasonal, or only useful as a landmark. A hot pot can be a respectful local bathing place, a fragile natural site, or a location that should be avoided when access is unclear.

Use the DULIN place index as a shortlist, then check three practical signals before planning around a point: how you reach it, what else is nearby, and whether the season supports the visit. If a stop requires a rough road, a river crossing, a long approach, or uncertain access, treat it as a flexible option rather than a fixed promise.

Access firstLook for road class, walking access, public/restricted notes and whether a place appears open or locked.
Cluster stopsCombine nearby waterfalls, huts, routes or hot pots so one detour has multiple possible outcomes.
Keep backup optionsWeather, wind, road closures and river levels can turn a perfect pin into a poor choice.
Respect local placesIf contact, ownership or access looks uncertain, verify before visiting and avoid sensitive sites.
Akranes Campsite

Akranes

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

Region
West Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Akureyri, Hamrar v/Kjarnaskóg Campsite

Akureyri, Hamrar v/Kjarnaskóg

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and enough to do for the children.

Region
Northeast Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Arnarstapi Campsite

Arnarstapi

The camp site at Arnarstapi is in a beautiful location next to Stapafell mountain with a great view.

Region
West Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Árnes Campsite

Árnes

The camp site in Árnes is in a beautiful landscape close to the river Kálfá. It is a spacious flat area with good areas to the side.

Region
South Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Ártún Campsite

Ártún

The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a grocery store and swimming pool.

Region
Northeast Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Ásbyrgi Campsite

Ásbyrgi

Asbyrgi is one of two camp sites in the national park in Jokulsargljufrum. The second camp site is in Vesturdalur.

Region
Northeast Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði Campsite

Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði

Next to the river Svartá, we have a beautiful campsite with Mountain View and lovely sound of the river.

Region
Northwest Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk) Campsite

Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)

The campsite in Básar is all around the cabin. It is possible to camp in flat areas and in tree coverd areas.

Region
South Iceland
Road
Four Wheel Drive
Season
Unknown
Berunes Campsite

Berunes

Berunes is by highway no 1 in eastern Iceland. There is also a youth hostel, restaurant as well as a camp site.

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Bíldudalur við Byltu Campsite

Bíldudalur við Byltu

The camping site at Bildudalur is located next to the towns sporting fields. The site has flushing toilets, coin washer and dryer, dump station and elec...

Region
Westfjords
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið Campsite

Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið

The campsite by the Sea Monster Museum is located in the heart of Bíldudalur, just a stone’s throw away from the restaurant Vegamót and, of course, the ...

Region
Westfjords
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Bjarkalundur Campsite Campsite

Bjarkalundur Campsite

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of opportunities for self-guided hikes, fishing, and more.

Region
Westfjords
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Bjarteyjarsandur Campsite

Bjarteyjarsandur

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp site is located below the farmhouses.

Region
West Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Blönduós Campsite

Blönduós

The camp site in the town Blönduós is good and well equipped camp site.

Region
Northwest Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Bolungarvík Campsite

Bolungarvík

The camp site in Bolungarvík is located next to the swimming pool. The camp sita has good facilities such as showers, toilets and electricity

Region
Westfjords
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Borðeyri Campsite

Borðeyri

The camp site in the village borðeyri is in a flat area with windbreaks sheltering from the northern winds.

Region
Northwest Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Borgarnes Campsite

Borgarnes

The camp site is in the small town Borgarnes, by highway no 1 on the way out of town towards north.

Region
West Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Breiðavík við Látrabjarg Campsite

Breiðavík við Látrabjarg

At the camping site in Breidavik there are number of possibilities to experience Iceland and its natural beauty.

Region
Westfjords
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Búðardalur Campsite

Búðardalur

The Budardalur camping site is located within a beautiful grove. When arriving from the south (route 60) you will see the camping site on your left.

Region
West Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
CampEast - Breiðdalsvík Campsite

CampEast - Breiðdalsvík

A central and cozy campground behind Hotel Bláfell

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
CampEast - Eskifjörður Campsite

CampEast - Eskifjörður

The camp site is by the river Bleiksá by the entrance into the village. It is surrounded by forestry.

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
CampEast - Fáskrúðsfjörður Campsite

CampEast - Fáskrúðsfjörður

The camp site is in a peaceful area close to a small pond in the village.

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
CampEast - Reyðarfjörður Campsite

CampEast - Reyðarfjörður

The camp site is located next to the small pond at the entrance of town.

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
CJA camping, Laugar Campsite

CJA camping, Laugar

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between Akureyri and Myvatn.

Region
Northeast Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Djúpivogur Campsite

Djúpivogur

In the town Djúpivogur there is a good camp sitel located in the middle of town. The camp site has a great view over the harbour.

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Drangsnes Campsite

Drangsnes

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a playground.

Region
Westfjords
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Egilsstaðir Campsite

Egilsstaðir

Camp Egilsstadir Campsite is open all year round with toilet and shower facilities open 24/7. The campsite is well located in the towns´ center close to...

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Engimýri Campsite

Engimýri

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying facilities._x000D_ Breathtaking mountain wiew in a beuitiful surroundi...

Region
Northeast Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Eyjafjarðarsveit Campsite

Eyjafjarðarsveit

The camp site at Eyjafjarðarsveit is located in the fjord Eyjafjörður. The facilities are good with a swimming pool in the area.

Region
Northeast Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Eyrarbakki Campsite

Eyrarbakki

The camp site is to the west of the village, to the west of the bridge Hafnarbrú. It is close to a bird sanctuary and to the sea.

Region
South Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
FarNorth Campsite Bakkafjörður Campsite

FarNorth Campsite Bakkafjörður

Seaside campsite in Bakkafjörður, a quiet fishing village in Northeast Iceland. A peaceful stop for coastal hikes, the Digranes lighthouse, and views to...

Region
Northeast Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Fellabær – Skipalækur Campsite

Fellabær – Skipalækur

Skipalækur runs a campground in Fellabær. A cosy and calm area by the hill on Skipalækur. _x000D_ _x000D_ Located close to all service. Peaceful and bea...

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli Campsite

Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Flateyri Campsite

Flateyri

Flateyri is North-west of Onundarfjordur. The village is now a part of the Isafjordur municipiality. Flateyri has a population of approximately 300 people.

Region
Westfjords
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Flúðir Campsite

Flúðir

The town Flúðir has been a popular destination for icelandic tourists as well as foreign tourists mostly because the area is known for good weather and ...

Region
South Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Fossárdalur Campsite

Fossárdalur

Fossárdalur has a good and large camp site. A small creek is by the camp site that is very popular with the children.

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Year Round
Fossatún Campsite

Fossatún

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and nature is exceptionally beautiful on the banks of Grímsár and a...

Region
West Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Garðskagi Campsite

Garðskagi

Beautiful spot by two lighthouses. Low-service campsites

Region
Reykjanes
Road
Car
Season
Seasonal Other
Geysir, Haukadal Campsite

Geysir, Haukadal

The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is right across from Hotel Geysir.

Region
South Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Seasonal Other
Grenivík Campsite

Grenivík

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The facilities at the camp site are also good.

Region
Northeast Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Grindavík Campsite

Grindavík

The Grindavik camping site features all the necessary comforts and services

Region
Reykjanes
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Hafnarfjörður Campsite

Hafnarfjörður

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center of town.

Region
Reykjanes
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Hallkelsstaðahlíð við Hlíðarvatn Campsite

Hallkelsstaðahlíð við Hlíðarvatn

Hallkelsstadarhlid camping site is located in West Iceland. The site is conveniently located with equal travelling distance to Borgarnes, Stykkisholmur ...

Region
West Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Closed
Hallormsstaður Atlavík Campsite

Hallormsstaður Atlavík

Atlavík is next to the populated area Hallormsstaður. There are many small and large flat areas surrounded by trees.

Region
East Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Hamragarðar Campsite

Hamragarðar

The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall Seljalandsfoss and drive for about 2 km. There you will find the camp...

Region
South Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Happy Campsite Keflavík Campsite

Happy Campsite Keflavík

The Happy Campsite is located only 6 min from the KEF Airport and has all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

Region
Reykjanes
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð Campsite

Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð

The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.

Region
Northeast Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Hegranes Campsite

Hegranes

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site and use the indoor facilities also.

Region
Northwest Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Hella – Gaddstaðaflatir Campsite

Hella – Gaddstaðaflatir

The camp site at Gaddastaðaflatir, Hellu is a little outside of the village but still close to all the services needed.

Region
South Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Seasonal Other
Hellissandur Campsite

Hellissandur

A new camp site. The camp site is located on the left side when arriving to Hellissandur from the town Rif.

Region
West Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar Campsite

Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar

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.

Region
South Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Heydalur í Mjóafirði Campsite

Heydalur í Mjóafirði

The Heydalur camping site is located 130 km from Isafjordur, 110km from Holmavik. Once you arrive into the valley you drive 12 km to the camping site th...

Region
Westfjords
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Himnasvalir Campsite

Himnasvalir

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur in north Iceland. The area is peaceful and a lot of beautiful ...

Region
Northwest Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd Campsite

Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd

A beautiful and family-friendly campsite in Hvalfjörður with stunning views across the fjord. Various events and activities are held throughout the summ...

Region
West Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Hlíð, Mývatni Campsite

Hlíð, Mývatni

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good shelter.

Region
Northeast Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Unknown
Hofsós Campsite

Hofsós

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside the elementary school.

Region
Northwest Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Hólar í Hjaltadal Campsite

Hólar í Hjaltadal

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long history and the beautiful nature of Holar.

Region
Northwest Iceland
Road
Car
Season
Summer Season
Hólmavík Campsite

Hólmavík

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

Region
Westfjords
Road
Car
Season
Unknown