Vaglaskógur

The camp site has five different areas to camp at. At one area, Flatargerði, there are showers and toilets for the disabled.

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Description of facilities

Vaglaskógur Campsite has five sheltered camping grounds for tents, camper vans, RVs, travel trailers, and folding campers that all offer access to restrooms. There is good accessibility for wheelchairs as well as handicap accessible bathrooms on most camping grounds.

Stórarjóður (B) offers electricity and handicap accessible bathrooms as well as peace and quiet and is ideal for relaxation in a mobile home and folding campers.Hróarsstaðanes (C,D) is the largest area, situated by the river Fnjóská. It has bathrooms, electricity, showers, washing machine, dryer, and a playground (jumping balloon, climbing pyramid, mini football field, and a sandbox area) and is perfect for kids.

Flatagerði (E) has electricity, showers, washing machine, dryer, handicap accessible bathrooms and a small playground with a seesaw and a swing.

Brúarlundur (A) has a bathroom, neither electricity nor hot water. Brúarlundur is convenient for tents and nature enthusiasts. Camping prices are ca 20% lower there then in other camping areas in Vaglaskógur.

Pre-bookings are available for Stórarjóður (B), Hróarsstaðanes (C) and Flatagerði (E) and they have been divided into individual slots. At Brúarlundur (A) and Hróarsstaðanes(D) slots are not numbered and you can freely chose a slot. Do not camp unless booking a slot is possible at parka.is The area may be fully booked. Electricity is not guaranteed on lower Hróarsstaðanes (D).

Vaglaskógur forest has many interesting walking paths that trace through the beautiful nature of the forest. We have a wide variety of tree species that grow in colder climates. Many species of birds live in the forest, most notably the rock ptarmigan, common snipe and white wagtail. Information booklets are found at all camping grounds.

There is plenty of entertainment for the whole family close by, for example Akureyri (17km through Vaðlaheiði tunnel), swimming pool and mini-golf (12km) and golf (3km).

- In the absence of supervisors, the minimum age is 18 years.
-On the camping site waste is recycled and we kindly ask visitors to do so during the stay.
-Cats and dogs are allowed on the camping site, but only on a leash.
-It is possible to buy an adapter for trailers and camping vans from campground guards.

Campground telephone: +354 860 4714

Opening time

Open from May 23rd to September 15th

Price

Reservations are made on parka.is.

Price per night 2025
2.100 kr per person
1.600 kr for seniors and handicapped
1.400 kr for electricity
• Lodging tax per unit: 400 ISK per night
Hot water for shower: 500 kr (coins) per 5 minutes of hot water
Washing machine/dryer: 500 kr (coins)
*It is possible to get coins from campground guards

Long-term rent on site- 15-29 days 3500 kr. per night
Long term rent on site - 30-59 days 2600 kr. per night
Long term rent on site- 60-105 days 2100 kr per night

Children 14 years and younger stay for FREE when accompanied by their supervisors. Without supervisors, the minimum age is 18 years

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