Skaftafell
A campground in Eastern Region, Iceland.
- At 287 ft
Skaftafell is a campground in Eastern Region, Iceland, at about 290 ft above sea level. It is inside Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður. OpenStreetMap lists toilets, drinking water, showers, picnic tables and electric hookups. Camping here is paid. Trails within about a mile include Wasserfallrunde im Skaftafell-Nationalpark, Morsárdalur and Kvarnarkofalág. Peaks within about 3 miles include Skerhóll. Nafnlausifoss and Þjófafoss are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campsite Reception and Svinafell are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
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