Hiking structures in Salla
In Salla National Park and the surrounding area, there are plenty of marked rest areas with the possibility of making a fire. Most of the rest areas have a dry toilet. There are only natural waters available in the national park, always boil water from natural sources before drinking it. There are no trash bins in the national park - remember to bring a rubbish bag to take your rubbish with you.
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 fires is only allowed at serviced and designated campfire sites.
- 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
- There are only natural water sources in the national park such as lakes and streams.
- 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.
Toilets
- Remember to bring your own toilet paper.
- You can tip small amounts of leftover food into the dry toilet, but not into vacuum toilets. Check the instructions for using the toilet provided at the campsite.
