Camping Area

Linnansaari National Park has 20 designated camping areas located on islands, all accessible by boat.

The main campsite at Sammakkoniemi offers a range of services: a kiosk café, guest marina, sauna, well water, eco-hostel, fire pits, cooking shelter, and dry toilets. Tent fee: 12 €/tent (pay at the kiosk). Sammakkoniemi also has an accessible grill shelter and toilet.

Camping is not allowed in the national park during winter (Jan 1 – Apr 30).
Please check the national park rules and guidelines before your visit.

Harbor

Sammakkoniemi has two guest piers. The main dock accommodates around 15 boats with buoy mooring. Kamarluoto pier (about 150m from the campsite) has space for 3–4 boats, also with buoy mooring. Pier fee: 12 €/ night (pay at the kiosk). Coordinates: 62°06.09′ 28°31.06′

There is an (unofficial) marked boat route to Sammakkoniemi harbor around Kamarluoto. Depth approx. 1.5 m.

A larger boat dock is located about 0.5 km west of the campsite and is accessible directly from the Savonlinna–Varkaus waterway. Depth 7 m, mooring by anchor or side tie. Coordinates: 62°06.00′ 28°30.76′

Kiosk & Café

Open from June to August, the café offers smoked vendace, sandwiches, traditional pot coffee, pastries, cold drinks, packed snacks, souvenirs, and more. Canoes and SUP boards are also available for rent.

In winter, during the skating season, the café is open on Saturdays (weather permitting), serving treats like pancakes.

Winter opening: during skating season – check our daily updates for details
Summer 2025 opening hours: June 14 – August 10, daily from 10 AM to 6 PM
We reserve the right to make changes.

Sauna

Check availability and book your time slot via our online calendar and web store.