Muukonsaari Camping Centre
Muukonsaari island is a unique excursion destination. Connection to the island by small self-used ferry will open in May 2025. The ferry moves when passenger pulls the cable! The ferry is only for those traveling on foot. There is a approximately 3 km path from the ferry to the Muukonsaari excursion center.
The former camping centre in the town of Joutseno offers the nostalgia of camping life and an experience of the island nature of Lake Saimaa. Muukonsaari island is located close to the boat harbour of Joutseno on Lake Saimaa. At the northern tip of the island is a grove protection area, which you can explore on a nature trail. Small cabins and sauna facilities at the Muukonsaari picnic centre are for short time rental purposes on self service base. The barbecue shelter and nature trail are open to the public free of charge.
There are Muukonsaari 4 small cabins, each of which can sleep 4-6 people with modest facilities. The cabins offer paddlers, for example, a change from camping and a chance to dry out their equipment. The cabins are located on the edge of a grassy field in the middle of the site.
Cabin. Image: TaigaSaimaa
You can organize a wide range of events in the dining hall, including a sauna or other activities if you wish. The dining area can accommodate up to 50 people. The kitchen has all the basic equipment for dining and cooking: gas stove, wood stove, solar electricity and two gas fridges. The building also has accommodation for up to two people. 4 persons.
Kitchen/dining building. Image: TaigaSaimaa
The sauna can be used by 10-15 people at a time. The sauna building includes separate washroom and a small changing room.
PRICES 2024
Cottage 50 € /day
Cottage + 2h sauna 70 €
Sauna for groups 80 € /3h (2-5 pm or 7-8 pm)
All buildings 300 €/day
Kitchen/dining building 60 € /day
Prices include 14 % VAT (accommodation) or 25,5 % VAT (no accommodation)
Instructions for renters
- Rental enquiries from the South Karelia Recreation Area Foundation by email: virkistysaluesaatio@ekvas.fi
- The keys will be given to the renter by arrangement.
- Cottage guests must have their own sleeping bags and bed linen.
- It is recommended to bring drinking water with you. There is a well at the campsite, the water quality may not be good.
- The renter must allow boaters to enter the dock and other visitors to the area.