Camping in Karelia: what to choose?

Wild nature, untouched by human hand, original sights, excellent places for fishing, clean air is all Karelia. One of the most beautiful regions of Russia is becoming increasingly popular for tourists, attracted by forests, rivers, lakes and unexplored expanses.

If you do not want to spend money on hotels, then think about rest in Karelia with tents.

Why are campsites in Karelia so popular?

The mass of tourists comes to Karelia in order to relax with family or friends on the shore of the pond, admiring the local beauties. Some of them prefer to settle on their own for the night, but most choose already equipped places. Accommodation in a camping is an interesting and inexpensive way of traveling in Karelia. Often, you will find rich forest and fishing grounds around you.

Camping Sandal

Camping in Karelia is not a widespread phenomenon, and Sandal is one of the most popular and popular campgrounds for tourists . Picturesque landscapes and Sandal Lake attract more and more tourists. The base is located 22 km from the city of Kondopoga and 60 km from the capital - Petrozavodsk. It is ideal for those tourists who have decided to independently explore as many of Karelia's attractions. The infrastructure of the camping is modest, it is made to make the guest feel far from the city bustle. Here, on the territory you can gather mushrooms and berries, and the paths go straight through the forest. Perfect unity with nature!

Campings in Karelia on the shore

In addition to the campground "Sandal", Karelia can offer the tourist such camping sites as "Syamozero", "Rantala", "Alexandrovka".

• Camping on Syamozero is 65 km from Petrozavodsk and has a beautiful sandy beach.
• The "Rantala" base is broken on the shore of the Ladoga River, which is beloved by many tourists. It consists of four small houses, next to which is a summer kitchen, a place for barbecue, toilet and shower. Each house has a refrigerator and a TV. Camping in Karelia with tents "Rantala" can offer accommodation with electricity (works from the generator from 21:00 to 9:00) or without (in this case, the cost of rent is reduced).

• Camping "Alexandrovka" is located on the bank of Pertozero (this is one of the purest lakes in Europe). From the capital of the region it is 50 km away. Like all campsites in Karelia, "Alexandrovka" has a special set of services. You can use the sauna, conference room, laundry, equipment rental and hotel for pets. There is also a mini-factory for wine production and a hall for tasting. Nearby is a cozy house church, in which tourists often confess and get married. Here is a stable where you can take horses and deer for walks and safaris.

Autocampings of Karelia

Are popular in the region and auto camping. The best of them will be described below.

• "Alekka" is located in a pine forest, 66 km from Petrozavodsk, on the bank of the Syamozero. Here you will find enclosures for accommodation with or without conveniences, a caravan site, a campground, a café, a sauna and other entertainments for any season. In summer, fishing is popular here, boating, kayaking and biking, in winter - skiing, ice skating, ice fishing. All necessary equipment can be rented.
• "Fregat" - camping in Karelia with tents, a place for trailers and cottages. In the north of the region this is the largest camping site. In addition, it is located very close to the border with Finland, which provides additional opportunities for excursions. The base is located 1.5 km from Kostomuksha.
• Autocamp in the village Vygostrov is located in a picturesque and ecologically clean place (as, indeed, all the campsites in Karelia). The distance to Belomorsk is 10 km.

Kanapelka Holiday Village

Many tourists are looking for campsites in Karelia with fishing. You can combine business with pleasure on the basis of "Kanapelka". She is in the village of Tiurula, surrounded by a coniferous forest. The forest offers tourists mushrooms and berries. For people who do not like such walks, of course, there is fishing! By the way, the catch can be cooked here at the stake.

Lake Ladoga is rich in various fish, there are whitefish, and trout, and pike perch. You can fish both in the lake and in an artificial pond in the territory of the Canapelka base. It is also possible to organize a hunt (by agreement with the management). You can settle in tents on the mainland or island part of the camping. You can rent a tent and all the necessary equipment. Do not forget that parking for a private car when you are in a camping is paid.

Karelia is an extraordinary land. Its corners are beautiful at any time of the year.

No one can remain indifferent to the cleanest air, ponds, full of fish, magnificent forests. If you want to be alone with nature for a long time and relax in an ecologically clean place, then camping in Karelia is just for you!