Suovasaari Boating Base

In the center of the snow is a log structure with three sides open. Large pine trees grow in the yard.

Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi / Metsähallitus.

Inside the building there is a fireplace, gas stove, table and benches. There is a carpet on the wooden floor.

Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi / Metsähallitus..

A wooden building on the beach, where part of the walls are open and inside there is a table with benches. Next to it is an old leaning building with a roof covered with peat.

Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi / Metsähallitus.

Pine trees growing on the shore are reflected on the surface of the calm water. There is a large pier for boats on the beach and buildings can be seen through the trees.

Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi / Metsähallitus.

Type

Boating Base, Day-use Hut.

Location

Northern Lapland Region, Municipality of Inari, Inari Hiking Area.

The boating base is located on the southern shore of northern Suovasaari Island, on Ukonselkä, an area of open water in Lake Inari.

Suovasaari boating base, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 55.5128' lon: 27° 25.1985' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7646080 E: 516853.

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Facilities

There is a water bucket, wood-burning stove and a gas cooker in the campfire hut and a covered outdoor cooking shelter with a gas cooker. A pier, dry toilet and a firewood shelter.

Notices

Safety on hiking.
There is a recycling point at the campfire 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 Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida.

Guidelines on using Day-use Huts

Read Guidelines on using Day-use Huts.

Outdoor Etiquette

A cartoon picture of a family walking on a summer path.

1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.