Melanes Campsite is the campground at Rauðasandur beach in the southern Westfjords of Iceland. It’s located on a green area right by the wide sandy beach, with views toward the Látrabjarg bird cliffs and easy access to coastal walking paths.

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Facilities

The campsite offers a good range of services for a summer stay:

• Toilets and showers in service huts 
• Cooking facilities and outdoor barbecue area 
• Cold and hot water 
• Electricity hookups (limited number) 
• Washing machine and play area 
• Walking paths from the campsite into surrounding nature and along the beach 

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Location & Surroundings

Melanes is the only official campsite at Rauðasandur, set next to one of Iceland’s largest sandy beaches with seal colonies often visible on the shore and a variety of wildlife and hiking options nearby.

The site is typically open from mid‑May to mid‑September, matching the Icelandic summer travel season.

Melanes Campsite is a well‑equipped base for exploring Rauðasandur, coastal wildlife, and local hiking trails in one of the Westfjords’ most scenic areas.