Morgamojan Kultala Open Wilderness Hut

One wall of the log building has two doors and two windows. Hay grows in the yard and in the background there are birches with yellowed leaves. The sky is clear and the sun is shining.
Photo: Aki Kangasniemi / Metsähallitus.
On the wall of the hut, there are pulkas, skis and poles outside. There is a lot of snow on the roof of the hut and the sun is shining on the yard.
Photo: Mikko Kallionsivu.

Type

Open wilderness hut for 8 persons.

Location

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Inari, Lemmenjoki National Park.

Morgamoja, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 40.1859' lon: 25° 46.7450'  ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7618032 E: 450441.
 

The wilderness hut is situated about 4,5 km northwest of the Lemmenjoki river valley in a ravine by the River Morgamoja, which flows into Lake Morgamjärvi.

Morgamojan Kultala open wilderness hut, also known as Pellisen kämppä, is a log cabin suited for winter use. It was built in 1975 (renovated in 2017) in the location of a former cabin that was used by gold prospectors.

Facilities

  • A wood-burning stove and a gas cooker.

Maps

Lemmenjoki outdoor map, 1:100 000 / 1: 50 000.
Terrain map no V444 1:50 000.
Excursionmap.fi

Notices

  • Pets are permitted in the hut, but only if other visitors consent to it.
  • The building also houses a rental hut.
  • Safety on hiking.
  • There is a recycling point at the wilderness hut, but hikers are asked to bring their own waste out of the area. Read more about Hiking Without Littering.

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.

Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts

Read Guidelines on Using Open Wilderness Huts.