Suovasaari Campfire Hut

In the center of the snow is a log structure with three sides open. Large pine trees grow in the yard.
Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi / Metsähallitus.
Inside the building there is a fireplace, gas stove, table and benches. There is a carpet on the wooden floor.
Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi / Metsähallitus..
A wooden building on the beach, where part of the walls are open and inside there is a table with benches. Next to it is an old leaning building with a roof covered with peat.
Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi / Metsähallitus.
Pine trees growing on the shore are reflected on the surface of the calm water. There is a large pier for boats on the beach and buildings can be seen through the trees.
Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi / Metsähallitus.

Type

Campfire Shelter.

Location

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Inari, Inari Hiking Area.

The campfire shelter is located on the southern shore of northern Suovasaari Island, on Ukonselkä, an area of open water in Lake Inari.

Suovasaari Campfire Shelter, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 55.5128' lon: 27° 25.1985' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7646080 E: 516853.

Facilities

  • There is a fire pit in the campfire shelter and a covered outdoor cooking spot with a fireplace and a gas cooker.
  • A pier, but no official swimming spot.

Maps

Lake Inari boating map 1:50 000.
Terrain map no W511 1:50 000.
Excursionmap.fi

Notices

Maintenance and Management

Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland. For more information contact Ivalo Customer Service, tel. int. +358 206 39 7701 or Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida, tel. int. +358 206 39 7740.