Hallormsstaðaskógur
In Hallormsstaður National Forest there are two campsites: Atlavík and Höfðavík. Höfðavík can both be booked in advance and on site, while Atlavík can only be booked on site.
About Hallormsstaðaskógur
Hallormsstaður National Forest is considered one of the largest forests in the country and offers visitors diverse landscapes along Lake Lagarfljót. It features marked hiking trails, a family-friendly arboretum, a frisbee golf course, and cycling paths. This protected area, which became Iceland’s first national forest in 1905, is a popular outdoor recreation site all year round where both tourists and locals can enjoy tranquility, nature, and outdoor activities.
In Höfðavík there are three toilet facility buildings with showers and both hot and cold running water. Facilities include an area for dishwashing, a disposal point for portable toilets, accessible toilets for people with disabilities, outdoor grills, tables and chairs, as well as a playground and a jumping pillow. In Höfðavík there are also electrical hookups for motorhomes and caravans.
In Atlavík there are two toilet facility with hot and cold running water, washing machines, and dryers. There are two showers in area L, as well as facilities for dishwashing, a disposal point for portable toilets, accessible toilets for people with disabilities, outdoor grills, tables and chairs, and a playground.
Höfðavík (prebookable)
Area A
Area A is pre-bookable online and is divided into spots, each camping unit gets an assigned spot. Some of the spots have electricity. There are 36 spots with electricity and 13 without.
Area A+ (large spots)
Electricity
Area A+ is pre-bookable online and is divided into spots, each camping unit gets an assigned spot. The spots are extra large and all have electricity. We charge extra for large spots.
Area B
Electricity
Area B is pre-bookable online and is divided into spots, each camping unit gets an assigned spot. Some of the spots have electricity. There are 22 spots with electricity and 4 without.
Area B+ (large spots)
Electricity
Area B+ is pre-bookable online and is divided into spots, each camping unit gets an assigned spot. The spots are extra large and all have electricity. We charge extra for large spots.
Area E
Area E is pre-bookable online and is divided into spots, each camping unit gets an assigned spot. Some of the spots have electricity. There are 5 spots with electricity and 8 without.
Höfðavík (sold on site)
B Section 1
Electricity
Area BH1 is only bookable on arrival. When you arrive, scan the QR code to complete the payment, or pay with the campwarden. There are 6 spots with electricity
B Section 2
Electricity
Area BH2 is only bookable on arrival. When you arrive, scan the QR code to complete the payment, or pay with the campwarden. There are 4 spots with electricity
Area C
No electricity
Area C is only bookable on arrival. When you arrive, scan the QR code to complete the payment, or pay with the campwarden.
Area D
Electricity
Area D is only bookable on arrival. When you arrive, scan the QR code to complete the payment, or pay with the campwarden. There are 6 spots with electricity
E Section 1
Electricity
Area EH1 is only bookable on arrival. When you arrive, scan the QR code to complete the payment, or pay with the campwarden. There are 11 spots with electricity
E Section 2
Electricity
Area EH2 is only bookable on arrival. When you arrive, scan the QR code to complete the payment, or pay with the campwarden. There are 12 spots with electricity
Atlavík (sold on site)
Area K
No electricity
Area K is only bookable on arrival. When you arrive, scan the QR code to complete the payment, or pay with the campwarden.
Area L
No electricity
Area L is only bookable on arrival. When you arrive, scan the QR code to complete the payment, or pay with the campwarden.
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Services and activities
The following services and activities are available.
Services
- Toilet
- Shower (500 kr. for 5 minutes)
- Electricity (blue connectors) Höfðavík
- Lavatory disposal for travel toilets
- Washing machines and driers in Atlavík
Activities
- Playground
- Bouncing pillow in Höfðavík
- Frisbee golf close to Guttormslundur
- Marked hiking trails
- Bike trails
- The lake Lagrarfljót, the shore, and nature
Nearby
- Arboretum in Mörk
- Skriðuklaustur, historic site
- Barbeque are in Stekkjavík
Good to know
- Washing machines and dryer are in Atlavík
- In both campsites, the garbage is sorted. Trash bins for waste sorting are located next to the toilets
- Get in touch with campwardens for coins for showers and washing machines
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