Evo Camp Area – a versatile destination for camp event
Located in the Evo hiking area in Hämeenlinna, the Evo Camp Area offers excellent facilities for organizing various camps and events throughout the year. The area's permanent structures, comprehensive services, and natural surroundings make it an ideal location for both small groups and large camps with thousands of participants.
ocation and Structures of the Camp Area
The Evo Camp Area is located between Lake Pitkänniemenjärvi and Lake Ylinen Rautjärvi. The terrain consists of varied and easy-to-navigate sparse pine forest. The area is divided in two by a former airfield about 500 meters long, which also serves as a parking area.
At Evo, it is possible to organize a large camp for up to 10,000 people or four smaller camps of under 100 people each simultaneously. The area features an extensive road network, water and sewage systems, as well as electricity and internet connections suitable for large-scale camps. Each camp section has access to a dry toilet, firewood, benches, a campfire site, and water that must be carried from a well.
The permanent structures of the camp area have been developed in cooperation with Metsähallitus and the Guides and Scouts of Finland. The Scouts have an annual priority booking period from May 1 to October 31 for reservations for the following year. After this period, the area is open for booking by anyone.
Camp Area Destinations
Small Camp Sections: Kulottaja, Hiilestäjä, Kymppi, and Uittaja (under 400 people)
Facilities: campfire site, benches, firewood, dry toilet, well water, swimming opportunity at a natural beach
Overnighting maximum 100 people per section.
Reservations: Eräluvat online store (eraluvat.fi).
Separate Facilities
Jeo Campfire Shelter (part of the Kulottaja section)
Location: within the Kulottaja camp section.
Facilities: accessible, paved floor, tables and benches, electrical outlets (16A, 32A, 63A).
Reservations: Eräluvat online store
Note: Charging electric vehicles is prohibited – fine €500.
Jussi Campfire Shelter
Location: next to the Kymppi section, separately reservable cooking shelter near the former airfield.
Facilities: accessible, paved floor, tables and benches, electrical outlets, building with 5 dry toilets (1 accessible), firewood shed.
Overnight stays are not allowed at the site.
Reservations: Eräluvat online store.
Käenpesä Lean-to Cabin
Location: on the shore of Lake Ylinen Rautjärvi, next to the Uittaja section.
Facilities: fireplace (can be used during forest fire warnings), dry toilet, campfire site, pets allowed.
Reservations: Eräluvat online store.
Accessibility: not accessible.
Accommodation capacity: 10 people / 12 m².
Checklist for Camp Organizers
- Bring your own toilet paper.
- Minimize waste.
- Digging pit latrines is prohibited.
- Service vehicles are allowed on roads only – off-road driving is forbidden.
- During forest fire warnings, making fires is prohibited.
- There are two water points in the area.
- Charging electric vehicles is prohibited – fine €500.
- Keys: available on-site from a key box; the code will be provided after payment. Lost key fee: €100.
- Inquiries about building materials and pricing: HAMK / Esa Lientola, tel. +358 40 763 9735, esa.lientola@hamk.fi.