I would recommend not staying at the official campsite at the Skaftafell Visitors Centre. The site has increadibly poor drainage and when it rains, which it does a lot in Iceland, it tends to get very waterlogged. There is another campsite a little further east along the main road which is on a slight slope meaning it doesn't suffer from this problem. This campsite also has a swimming pool and hot-tubs, which are great after a day in the mountains.
Parking is •not• free at Skaftafell (but included in the campsite fee if you stay there). Otherwise, remember to buy a day ticket at the vending machines found in the parking area.
Nanuls - Jun 26, 2007 8:23 am - Voted 10/10
CampsiteI would recommend not staying at the official campsite at the Skaftafell Visitors Centre. The site has increadibly poor drainage and when it rains, which it does a lot in Iceland, it tends to get very waterlogged. There is another campsite a little further east along the main road which is on a slight slope meaning it doesn't suffer from this problem. This campsite also has a swimming pool and hot-tubs, which are great after a day in the mountains.
Step - May 25, 2021 1:46 am - Hasn't voted
Paid ParkingParking is •not• free at Skaftafell (but included in the campsite fee if you stay there). Otherwise, remember to buy a day ticket at the vending machines found in the parking area.