Day-use hut or campfire hut

Reservations

The rental hut is intended for day use only.

Arrival instructions

The Palolampi rental hut is located in the northwest corner of Hiidenportti National Park, adjacent to the park’s main information point. From the information point, it is convenient to organize a trip to the Hiidenportti gorge and the Kovasinvaara. Hiidenportintie is continuously plowed in winter up to the Palolampi parking area.

Yard

In the yard area, there is an information shelter, a campfire site, a cooking shelter, a well, a firewood storage, and dry toilets.

Keys

The key is in a key code box on the hut wall. The box is protected with a code. Instructions and the code are sent to you by e-mail after the payment. Take lock de-icer with you just in case the box's lid is stuck due to frost. Metsähallitus does not have maintenance on site.

Facilities

The Palolampi rental hut can accommodate about 25 people. The hut has a dining/living area and a kitchen. The hut does not have accessible services. Pets are allowed in the rental hut.

Heating and lighting

The dining/living area is heated by a wood-burning stove. Please note that it takes time for the hut to warm up.

There is no electricity, but there is a generator connection for the renter’s own generator. Lighting is provided by candles or your own generator.

Cooking

The kitchen in the day hut is equipped with a gas stove and refrigerator, as well as dining and cooking utensils.

Drinking water

There is a well at the Palolampi information point. The well water is tested every two years. The water can be drunk and used without boiling.

Waste disposal

There is waste management at the hut. Please do not leave any litter or other traces of your stay.

Hut maintenance

Maintenance and Management: Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.

If you notice that anything requires maintenance, kindly let us know: Luontoon.fi/en/feedback.

Customer service

Contact: Luontoon.fi/en/feedback