Hiking services in Kaldoaivi wilderness reserve
In the Kaldoaivi wilderness area, there are wilderness huts and rental cabins intended for hikers, as well as a few campfire sites.
Campsites
- As campsites are shared resting places, you should show consideration towards other hikers.
- On state-owned lands in the Northern Lapland, it is allowed to use fallen branches and sticks from the ground for making a campfire. It is recommended to use a campfire place which has been previously used, if you find one. An exception is the Näätämö River Valley, where making a fire is prohibited within a half-kilometer radius of maintained fire sites.
- There is no waste management at the campsites, so bring your rubbish home.
- 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
- 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 ›
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.
Toilets
- Remember to bring your own toilet paper.
- Check the instructions for using the toilet provided at the campsite.
