Stuðlagil
Jökuldalur, Iceland
A canyon of the Jökla river lined with tall basalt columns, exposed after the river was dammed upstream. A viewing platform on the west side is reached from Grund; the east side at Klaustursel needs a longer walk to the canyon floor.
- Nearest town
- Jökuldalur, Iceland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 65.1439, -15.3069
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- StuðlagilCampsite2 km from StuðlagilTentsCaravans
- SænautaselCampsite16 km from Stuðlagil
- HengifossCampsite20 km from StuðlagilTentsCaravansDrinking waterWaste disposal
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Stuðlagil?
Stuðlagil is in Jökuldalur, Iceland, at GPS 65.1439, -15.3069. It is about 45 km from Egilsstaðir.
Can you camp near Stuðlagil?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stuðlagil, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Stuðlagil?
Stuðlagil is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s East Fjords: Vestrahorn to Stuðlagil.
What is there to see near Stuðlagil?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hengifoss (20 km), Seyðisfjörður (62 km), Dettifoss (90 km) and Lake Mývatn (93 km).
When is the best time to visit Stuðlagil?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)