Description

Pedja river campfire site

Jõgeva County, Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve

Pedja river campfire site is a well-known rest stop for travellers by water and a pleasant rest stop for hikers on Kirna study trail.

Phone	+372 676 7122
E-mail	info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee
Type of object	Campfire site
Parking facilities	Parking area for 8 cars before the bridge over the Pedja River.
Amenities	Campfire site with grill rest, shelter, 4 benches, 2 dry toilets
Camping facilities	The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 6.
Outdoor fireplace	1 fire ring with barbecue grill
Hiking options	On the Kirna study trail.
Sights	Pedja River, floodplain area and rich biota.
Additional information	During the flood the campfire site may be under water. If you want to make campfire, please bring firewood with you (making a campfire is allowed only in prepared and designated places). Take all waste with you when you leave. At the campfire site gun shots can be heard – this is because of the shooting practice of the Defence League. Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions	The campfire site is situated in Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, view the restrictions on visiting here. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).

Location	Puurmani municipality, Jõgeva County. Object no 6 on the nature reserve map.
Driving directions	Pedja River campfire site is at the end of Kirna study trail by the Pedja River. To get to Kirna study trail, drive along the Tartu-Tallinn road, 30 km from Tartu in Puurmani turn left towards Jüriküla (there are 2 signs under the bridge – “Kirna 5” and “Jüriküla keskus”) and drive 5 km. Turn right before the bridge over the Pedja River. The parking area and information board are right by the road. Pedja River campfire site is on the riverbank 50 m from the parking lot.
Geographic coordinates	Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.544791 longitude: 26.237308
	L-EST 97 x: 630250 y: 6491584