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Hiking services at Pihlajavesi

Lake Pihlajavesi has numerous excursion harbours. The level of services varies between locations, and maintenance responsibilities are divided among several operators. Only some of the sites are managed by Metsähallitus. Each harbour has at least a campfire site and a toilet.

Campfire sites
Drinking water
Toilets
Waste disposal

Campfire sites

  • 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 ›

Wildfire warning

In effect in Etelä-Savo from 14.08. 20:52 to 15.08. 00:00
  • Open fire is prohibited.
  • Check site-specific restrictions before making a fire.
  • Portable stoves are permitted.

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 ›

Toilets

  • Remember to bring your own toilet paper.
  • Check the instructions for using the toilet provided at the campsite.

Waste disposal

  • There are no waste collection bins at the excursion harbours managed by Metsähallitus on Lake Pihlajavesi, so visitors are responsible for taking care of their own waste.
  • 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.