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Pleasant campsite

Camping at Hossa

Karhunkainalo Campsite is located in the scenic heart of Hossa National Park, on the shores of Lake Öllöri in Suomussalmi, Kainuu.

The campsite offers:

  • 50 motorhome/caravan pitches with electricity

  • 18 motorhome/caravan pitches without electricity

  • Tent sites surrounded by peaceful nature

In the service building, guests have access to:

  • Cooking and dining facilities

  • Toilets and showers

  • Saunas heated daily

  • Baby care room

  • Laundry facilities

💧 Day visits are also welcome – you can stop by to take a shower or do laundry even without an overnight stay.

Additional services:

🌿 A private lakeside sauna by Lake Öllöri is a popular way to relax after a day outdoors.
🍽️ The Hossa Visitor Centre’s restaurant, activities and guidance services are available for all campsite guests.
🚐 A chemical waste disposal station for motorhomes and caravans is available on-site.


Arrival and Check-in

The campsite is easily accessible from Kuusamo and Oulu.
📍 It’s about 70 km south of Kuusamo and a 3-hour drive from Oulu.

Check-in takes place at the Visitor Centre during opening hours.

📞 If you arrive outside of opening hours, late check-in is available by phone until 9 PM.

👉 Please contact us in advance if arriving later – we’ll provide all necessary information to ensure smooth access to the campsite and its facilities, even after 9 PM.

  • Camping fee

    18 €/day

    + person fee 5€/person/day, children under 15 yrs. 2€/person/night

  • Camping card holders and members of the SFC

    16 €/day
    + person fee 5€/person/day, children under 15 yrs. 2€/person/night
  • Fixed price for electricity

    8 €/day
  • Electricity, by kWh

    2 € + 0,30 €/kWh
  • Laundry machine/Drying machine

    3 €/machine
  • Day usage of the service building

    5 €/person
  • Emptying the chemical toilet

    5 €
  • Filling the water tank

    5 €
  • Tent with fireplace

    40 €/day + 5 €/person
  • Platoon tent

    60€/day
  • Bed linen

    10 €/set
  • Sauna by the lake

    20 €/hour max 4 persons. Extra person 5 €