Hiking Services at Riisitunturi National Park
The lean-to shelters and campfire sites in Riisitunturi serve hikers both on nearby trails and in the wilderness.
Campsites
- 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.
- Lighting open fires in the core area of the national park, the hiking and nature tourism zones, is allowed at the maintained campfire sites that have been marked on the map and in the terrain. You are only allowed to use the firewood that has been reserved for the purpose. In other areas of the park making a campfire is allowed – in addition to at the maintained campfire sites – using branches or twigs that lie on the ground, or other low-value wood.
- 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
- It is recommended to bring drinking water. The national park contains no lakes, but there are many small ponds. Streams flow from moist slopes and spring areas, but the water quality is not tested.
- 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.
- Read more about drinking water ›
Toilets
- Remember to bring your own toilet paper.
- You can tip small amounts of leftover food into the dry toilet. Check the instructions for using the toilet provided at the campsite.
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.