Here we present campsites and pitches in Finland. You'll find several great places to stay with your motorhome, campervan or caravan, ranging from simple pitches to more luxurious campsites. We, Peter and Helena, also offer our best tips on things to see and do in the neighbourhood.
Campsites and pitches in Finland - from north to south
Here you will find a list of campsites and pitches in Finland, starting in the north of the country and finishing further south. All sites have been visited by us, Peter and Helena, the people behind FREEDOMtravel.se. The prices indicate the current price at the time we visited the site (time in brackets).
Clicking on the headline or the 'Read more' button will take you to a report where we tell you more about the site or campsite and what you can see and do in the neighbourhood.
Tornio - BestPark Toranda
- Description: Grass pitches with a beautiful view of the water. Good location for visiting both Tornio and Haparanda.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers, emptying of grey and black water and garbage collection. There is also a restaurant close by.
- Price: From €26/day (2023)
- Find here: Näätsaarentie 241, Tornio
- See and do in the neighbourhood: You can check out the border area of Tornio and Haparanda, with shops, the River Tornio, the Struve meridian arc and more. Don't miss out on experiencing Kukkola Rapids.
Oulu - parking at Koskitie
- Description: Grass/gravel car park in an excellent location for visiting the centre of Oulu.
- Service: No service
- Price: Free of charge
- Find here: Koskitie 3, Oulu
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Oulu offers everything from parks and museums to shopping. Check out Hupisaaret Park, Nallikari Beach and Karlö Island (Hailuoto).
Varessäikäntie, Oulu - . Best Park Varessäikäntie /Siikajoki
- Description: One of the many caravan sites in Finland booked through Bestpark.com. The site is nicely located by the sea, just under an hour south of Oulu.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers, grey and black water drainage, garbage collection and sauna.
- Price: From €16.90 (2023)
- Find here: Varessaikäntjie 162, Siikajoki
- See and do in the neighbourhood: There are opportunities to experience nature in the vicinity of the site. It is interesting to visit Oulu and the lovely little town Brahestad.
Kalajoki - Kalajoki Top Camping
- Description: A large, family-friendly campsite located on a stunning sand dune. There are restaurants and activities such as surfing, high ropes course and zipline.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers and grey and black water drainage.
- Price: Around €40/day (July 2023)
- Find here: Tuomipakkaintie 20, Kalajoki
- See and do in the neighbourhood: There is a high ropes course and zip line right next to the campsite. There is also golf, a water park and a hot tub nearby.
Karleby - Kokkola camping
- Description: A campsite in an excellent location for exploring Kokkola. The campsite is also home to the Sea Park, a bathing area and a boat that makes trips to Fyrön Tankar.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers and grey and black water drainage.
- Price: Around €35/day (July 2023)
- Find here: Gamlahamnviksvägen 20, Kokkola
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Kokkola is a nice town with wooden houses and the English Park. Boat trips to the lighthouse island Tankar are also popular, and we can recommend excursions to Larsmo and Ohtakari.
Jakobstad - Parking 6 Equator
- Description: Free car park with great water views and a good location for visiting Pietarsaari. If you want services, Old Harbour Park & Camping is nearby.
- Service: No service
- Price: Free (2023)
- Find here: Equatorn 6, Jakobstad
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The lovely town of Jakobstad with its wooden houses, restaurants and museums, and Fäboda with its beautiful nature.
Oravais - parking space in Oravais harbour
- Description: Nice and quiet site with a great view of the water in Oravais harbour.
- Service: Electricity, toilets and showers, latrine and rubbish disposal facilities.
- Price: 20 euros/day (July 2023)
- Find here: Strandbyvägen 116, Vörå
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Take the opportunity to visit the Oravais battlefield and Furirbostället and Kimo Mill. You can also continue to the Kuddnäs Museum in Nykarleby, which tells the story of author Zacharias Topelius.
Vasa - Top camping Vaasa
- Description: Campsite in a good location for exploring the city of Vaasa. There is also a swimming area and a 'mini train' to the Tropiclandia water park.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers and the possibility of emptying grey and black water.
- Price: Around €35/day (July 2023)
- Find here: Uddnäsvägen 1, Vaasa
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Discover the city of Vaasa with its museums and restaurants. Don't miss the Kvarken Archipelago, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the neighbouring High coast.
Närpes - Free camping at Fagerö Folkpark
- Description: Location at Fagerö Folkpark, by the sea and by the marina, where there are good opportunities for free camping.
- Service: No service
- Price: Free of charge
- Find here: Björkgrundsvägen 1, Rangsby
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Not far from here is Närpes, where you can learn an interesting dialect, eat tomatoes and visit the open-air museum Öjskogsparken.
Kristinestad - Bockholmens camping
- Description: Campsite with a very good location for visiting Kristinestad. The campsite has a swimming area and a café/food court with popular ice cream.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers and the possibility of emptying grey and black water. Simple food service is available.
- Price: Around €35/day (July 2023)
- Find here: Salavägen 32, Kristinestad
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Kristinestad is a charming little wooden town with several interesting museums. A market is also organised several times a year.
Rauma - Poroholma camping
- Description: A pleasant and lively campsite with a beach, restaurants, cafés and entertainment. Good location for visiting Rauma, by bike or with the "Little Train".
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers and the possibility of emptying grey and black water. Restaurants are available.
- Price: Around €35/day (July 2023)
- Find here: Poroholmantie 8, Rauma
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Rauma is a fantastic wooden town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are also several fine museums.
Merimasku, Naantali Best Park car park in Merimasku
- Description: One of the best car parks in Finland! BestPark pitches are booked via bestpark.com. Fantastic location in the archipelago, with water views from several of the sites. 12 minutes to Naantali by car.
- Service: "BestPark Easy" with a BestPoint service module. Electricity, water and emptying of black and grey water. There is a nice restaurant right next door.
- Price: From €24.90/day (2023)
- Find here: Paltteentie 8, Naantali (Naantali)
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Discover the charming town of Naantali and make a visit to the Moomin world.
Naantali Naantali campsite
- Description: Naantali Camping is in a good location for visiting Naantali. If the campsite is full (which it was when we arrived) they have another site a little further away from Naantali.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers and the possibility of emptying grey and black water. The "main" campsite has a manned reception and reception area.
- Price: 39 euros (July 2023)
- Find here: Kopenkatu 20, Naantali (Naantali)
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Discover the charming town of Naantali and make a visit to the Moomin world.
Turku - Runsala Camping
- Description: Runsala Camping has a good location for visiting Turku. There are also opportunities for sunbathing and swimming, nature experiences and a sauna.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers, rubbish collection, possibility of emptying grey and black water and laundry room with washing machines.
- Price: Around €35/day (July 2023)
- Find here: Saarovägen 25-59, Turku
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Turku is an interesting city full of attractions, museums and restaurants. Don't miss Klosterbacken and the exciting and historically interesting Turku Castle.
Pargas, Turku Solliden Camping
- Description: Solliden Camping is a scenic and pleasant campsite in the archipelago south of Turku. Here you can stand in the forest, with a nice view of the water.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers, rubbish collection, possibility of emptying grey and black water and laundry room with washing machines.
- Price: Around €40/day (July 2023)
- Find here: Solstrand 7, Pargas
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The nature in Turku can be discovered by travelling around by car or bike. It is also interesting to visit the city of Turku with the Turku Castle.
Åland - campsites and caravan parks
- Description: There are plenty of campsites in Åland, as well as some pitches. Click on the heading or the Read more button to get a list.
- Find here: Get to Åland by ferry from Sweden (Finnlines, Eckerölinjen, VikingLine or Tallink Silja) or from Finland, for example by ferry from Galtby in Åboland.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: There is a lot to see and experience in Åland. Here are some tips on 30 things to do in Åland.
Helsinki - Camping Rastila
- Description: Camping Rastila is in a great location for visiting Helsinki, with the metro right outside. This is also a pleasant campsite and there is a beach.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers, rubbish collection, possibility of emptying grey and black water and laundry room with washing machines.
- Price: Around €40/day (July 2023)
- Find here: Karavankatu 4, Helsinki
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Nearby you can experience the whole of Helsinki, with architectural buildings, museums and boat trips. It is also interesting to visit the Fazer Visitor Centre.
Ekenäs Tammisaari Camping Ekenäs
- Description: Nice campsite with a swimming area. Several of the pitches have nice views of the water.
- Service: Electricity, water, toilets and showers, rubbish collection, possibility of emptying grey and black water and laundry room with washing machines.
- Price: Around €35/day (June 2023)
- Find here: Ormnäsvägen 1, Raseborg
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The area offers great nature for sunbathing and swimming. It is also not too far to get to the capital. Helsinki.
Campsites and pitches in Finland - good to know
There are plenty of campsites in Finland, but slightly fewer pitches. However, there are a few sites here and there, including those belonging to the following chains BestPark and Matkaparkki. Furthermore, it is relatively easy and generally allowed to fricamp in Finland, as long as you follow local rules and signs.
More campsites and pitches in Finland?
In this list, we have only included campsites and caravan parks in Finland that we have experience with. Of course, there are many more places around the country where you can stay overnight with a motorhome, campervan or caravan. Is there a place that you particularly like and want to recommend?