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Lemmenjoki Hiking Structures

The hiking structures in Lemmenjoki National Park are mainly located in the Lemmenjoki Valley along the hiking trails, providing extensive services for hikers in the area. In the park's remote zones, hiking structures are scarce, requiring hikers to be more self-reliant.

Recreational use of the park is guided by a zoning system. Different rules apply for camping and making open fires in the recreational and remote zones. Check the zones and restrictions on the map and in the park's rules.

Campfire sites, lean-to shelters, and day-use hutsDrinking water, dishwashing, and washingToiletsWaste disposal

Campfire sites, lean-to shelters, and day-use huts

  • As campsites are shared resting places, you should show consideration towards other hikers.
  • There is no waste management at the campsites, so bring your rubbish home.
  • Making fires is only allowed at maintained and marked campfire sites in the recreational zone. In the remote zones, making fires is also allowed outside maintained campfire sites, but not within 500 meters of a built campfire site.
  • Before you light a fire, always check if any forest fire warnings are in effect. When a forest fire warning has been issued, lighting fires is prohibited.
  • Firewood is provided at campfire sites. Remember that you may have to chop up the wood yourself. Please use the firewood sparingly.
  • Do not burn rubbish or tear off bark from living trees. You can use a small amount of clean paper and cardboard to light your fire.
  • The last person to leave the campfire site is always responsible for putting out the fire.
  • Further instructions for lighting fires ›

Drinking water, dishwashing, and washing

  • Always boil water from natural sources before drinking it.
  • Do not wash dishes or yourself in natural waters or on well covers.
  • After use, remember to soak any washing water into the ground far enough away from natural waters or water supply points.

Waste disposal

  • Take your rubbish home, do not burn it.
  • Remember to bring some rubbish bags when you go out.
  • Do not throw food waste out in the forest.
  • Waste collection points at Lemmenjoki National Park's huts and rest areas will be removed during winter 2025. The nearest recycling point is at the Njurgulahti parking area.