Camping is a charming form of tourism because of its sense of freedom and timelessness – in camping, you act as a tour guide, co-driver and route guide and you can change your itinerary as often as you feel like it.
There are several camping sites in the Jyväskylä Region, where hikers/campers can stay overnight in a motorhome, tent or cottage. The level of services offered by the camping sites varies – in addition to accommodation and washing facilities, services may include restaurants, swimming pools, and a variety of activities and program services.
Camping sites are usually located in the heart of nature and they offer a great setting for refreshing nature trips in the diverse landscapes of the Jyväskylä Region. If you are using a tent as your accommodation, it is good to remember the basic rules of a responsible camper: no traces of camping shouldn’t be left in the nature and the soil must not be damaged when setting up the tent. While the ‘right to roam’ legislation allows you to camp almost anywhere, the most responsible option for minimizing the strain on nature is to set up your camp on an official camping site.
We have compiled together the camping sites in the Jyväskylä Region.

Jyväskylä
Metsäranta, Metsärannantie 56, 41930 Kuohu
Caravan, cottage, camping
In the Metsäranta camping area, you will be staying on the shores of beautiful Lake Neulajärvi, in the silence of nature. The camping site is located only about 16 kilometers from the city centre of Jyväskylä, so the versatile services of the city centre are close by when needed. In the cozy sauna / café building of the camping site, it is nice to spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the delicacies of the café.
Laajavuori, Laajavuorentie 15, 40740 Jyväskylä
Caravan, camping
The camping area, located by Laajavuori ski slopes, is only a four-kilometer drive from the services of Jyväskylä city centre. Laajavuori camping area is the choice of an active traveler with its abundant sports and experience services. At Hotel Scandic Laajavuori, you can spend a memorable spa day with the whole family. If you wish to take a dip in the lake, it can be done in the nearby Vuorilampi pond.
Muurame
Riihivuori, Riihivuorentie 313, 40950 Muurame
Caravan, cottage
At Riihivuori camping site you are literally on the top! Majestic Riihivuori mountain offers wonderful vantage points for observing the nature of the Jyväskylä Region – from the top of the mountain you can take in the scenery opening onto four different lakes. Surrounded by nature, Riihivuori offers its guests activities all year round.
Jämsä
Himos, Länsi-Himoksentie 4, 42100 Jämsä
Caravan, Cottage
When camping in Himos, you are sure not to run out of activities! In the Himos-Jämsä area, you will find wonderful nature trails and day-trip destinations. In summer you can jam at music festivals organized in Himos and in winter tourists can dance to the pace of the artists taking over the stage of Himos Arena. The caravan pitches of the ski resort Himosvuori are located at the foot of the West and North slopes, only a few ski lengths from the ski lifts.
Karijärvi Camping, Karijärventie 90, 42100 Jämsä
Caravan, cottage, camping
The small but cozy Karijärvi camping site is located in a quiet area by a pond overseeing beautiful scenery. The campsite offers many nice activities during the summer; Guests can rent boats, bicycles and fishing equipment. At the nearby salmon pond you can try your luck in luring a salmon!
Keuruu
Camping Nyyssänniemi, Nyyssänniementie 10, 42700 Keuruu
Caravan, cottage, camping
The extensive greenspaces of Nyyssänniemi invite camping tourists to enjoy the summer. The area is beautifully located on the shores of Lake Keurusselkä. Nyyssänniemi offers nice opportunities for various activities: guests can rent SUP boards and canoes, and there is both a mini golf and a frisbee golf course in the area!
Iso Kirja, Heikkiläntie 177, 42700 Keuruu
Caravan, cottage, camping
The huge, more than 60-hectare Iso Kirja camping site guarantees a peaceful environment for campers, cottage renters and visitors staying in a motorhome. The non-smoking and drug-free camping site is especially popular among families with children and tourists longing for a peaceful stay. Activities for visitors include a beach volleyball court, a skate ramp and a frisbee golf course. The camping site, which is situated on the shores of a lake, also has a great setting for fishing, boating and swimming.

Hankasalmi
Ruokoniemi Camping, Ruokoniementie 4, 41520 Hankasalmi
Caravan, camping
The magnificent sandy beach of the Ruokoniemi camping area attracts caravaners from all over Finland to enjoy the summer beach life. The lake sceneries have mesmerized people so deeply that some seasonal residents have been camping in Ruokoniemi for 30 years! Guests of the camping area are welcome to relax in the lakeside sauna which is heated almost every night, and you can enjoy open fire cooking and good company in the barbecue shed.
Toivakka
Camping Ruuhimäki, Tauluntie 83, 41440 Ruuhimäki
Caravan, cottage, camping
Camping Ruuhimäki, which has welcomed campers since the 1960’s, lies in an idyllic location on the shores of Lake Ruokosenjärvi in Toivakka. The name Ruuhimäki might ring some bells in the minds of rally fans, as the area is located in the immediate vicinity of the legendary Ruuhimäki special stage. The area has a charming lakeside sauna, a beach, barbecue sheds and a playground for children. A mini golf course located in the area provides entertainment for visitors of all ages. The evening can also be enjoyed leisurely by singing karaoke.
Mämminiemi, Rappukalliontie 217, 41630 Oravasaari
Camping
Mämminiemi’s outdoor, boating and recreation area is in a great location at the top of a peninsula surrounded by vast lake sceneries. The picturesque area, managed by the City of Jyväskylä’s sports services, is open to outdoor enthusiasts all year round, and in summer the area has supervised opening hours. The best way to reach Mämminiemi is by boat along lake Päijänne. Mämminiemi can also be conveniently reached by car – the distance from the centre of Jyväskylä is about 34 kilometers. There are no plug-in motorhome parking pitches in Mämminiemi, but the setting for camping in a tent is great.

Konnevesi
Häyrylänranta, Satamatie 60, 44300 Konnevesi
Caravan, camping
The camping site of Häyrylänranta is a good starting point for an expedition to the Etelä-Konnevesi national park, because the camping site is only about a half-hour drive from the starting point of the national park’s hiking routes. The lakeside camping site offers a variety of activities. The lake sceneries of the national park are easy to explore with Häyrylänranta cruise ships. In addition, a hiker who is looking for a water experience can rent an SUP board, canoe, kayak or a rowing boat from the camping site. There is also a jumping tower for the wildest water enthusiasts on the lakeside.
Äänekoski
Lintulahti, Lintulantie 5 A, 44440 Räihä
Caravan
The communal and warm-hearted Lintulahti welcomes campers and hikers all year round! In Lintulahti you will find entertaining activities for every taste. Caravanners from all over Finland head to this camping site, which is famous for its sense of community, especially in the summer for its various events – the best known of which is the annual Muikkutreffit, the highlight of which is frying and enjoying a catch of vendace together by the campfire.
Camping Sumiainen, Sumiaisraitti 2, 44280 Sumiainen
Caravan, cottage, camping
Camping Sumiainen is located on a pine forest covered isthmus between the Lakes Keitele and Sumiaisjärvi, by magnificent lake sceneries. The traditional lakeside sauna can be rented by the guests. In addition to gentle steam baths, musical performances organized in the covered music pavilion provide entertainment for the campers in the evening.

Uurainen
Hietasaari Camping Area, Hietasaarentie 128, 41240 Uurainen
Caravan
The attraction of the Hietasaari camping area is its magnificent sandy beaches – hence the area is known as the Central Finnish Riviera. The shallow beaches are also safe for the youngest water enthusiasts, and, for this reason, Hietasaari is a perfect camping holiday destination for the whole family. The wood-heated, traditional lakeside sauna is heated every day during the summer season to the joy of all guests. The camping site situated in Uurainen offers a wide range of activities.
Joutsa
Tampinmylly, Tampinmyllyntie 12, 19650 Joutsa
Caravan, cottage, camping
Tampinmylly offers a relaxing nature holiday amidst the beautiful lake sceneries of the Jyväskylä Region. Whether you are looking for traditional cottage accommodation, an overnight stay in a luxury villa, a place to park a motorhome or a green area to set up your tent – at Tampinmylly all of this is possible.