Improved camping conditions in northern Iceland following recent rainfall, but caution advised due to wet grounds

After heavy rainfall across Northern Iceland, camping conditions have significantly improved. Most landslide risks have subsided following the downpour that took place yesterday. Only a few campers remained on the Troll Peninsula, with one campsite temporarily closed due to wet conditions.

The Siglufjörður campsite was markedly affected, rendering many areas unsuitable for camping, particularly for those looking for a dry spot to sleep. In Ólafsfjörður, the campsite operator noted that the grounds were extremely wet, making it difficult for cars to navigate throughout the area. Conditions were similarly soggy in Skagafjörður, where the area has been dry for much of the summer, resulting in the ground taking longer to absorb the recent rain.

Despite the damp conditions, there was no need for assistance for any cold or wet campers, as it appears most visitors arrived in small campers. However, there remains a concern that excessive traffic on already wet grounds could cause further damage.

The Icelandic Meteorological Office had previously issued warnings about potential landslides in the region, particularly in Troll Peninsula and western Skagafjörður, although the risk is now largely considered to have passed. Nonetheless, the slopes remain very wet, and soil erosion or rockfalls may still pose a hazard. Notably, there was a report of a single landslide that blocked the Reykjastrandarveg road yesterday, which has since been cleared and reopened.