Siimusti campfire site

The campfire site has been established as a rest stop on the hiking route and it is located in the varied Siimusti Kurista Landscape Protection Area. With its hiking and walking trails, the area is a favourite recreation place for local people.
Phone+372 676 7030
E-mailinfo.elistvere@rmk.ee
Type of objectCampfire site
Parking facilitiesDriving to the campfire site is forbidden. Roadside parking at the "No Driving" road sign (400 m from the campfire site).
AmenitiesInformation board, table and benches with shelter, outdoor fireplace, firewood shelter and dry toilet
Camping facilities Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 5.
Outdoor fireplace yes
Campfire site yes
Water No water nearby.
Hiking options The campfire site is at RMK Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve hiking route and local walking trails.
SightsForest landscapes with varied terrain, Siimusti hill fort is nearby. A former open-air song festival stage can be found near the campfire.
Berries and mushroomsDifferent mushrooms, blueberries.
Additional information
RestrictionsThe campfire site is located in the limited management zone of Siimusti-Kurista Landscape Protection Area.
Camping and making campfire is allowed in designated places only. To organise public events with more than 50 participants and for driving ATVs, a prior consent must be obtained from the protected area manager the Environmental Board: +372 662 5999 info@keskkonnaamet.ee.
LocationKurista Village, Jõgeva Municipality, Jõgeva County
Driving directionsOn Jõgeva-Põltsamaa Road (no. 37) drive 3 km towards Põltsamaa, there an RMK hiking trail sign directs to a forest road on the left. Drive 400 m and park the vehicle at the No Driving road sign by the road. The campfire site is another 400 m from there.
Geographic coordinatesLong-Lat WGS 84
latitude: 58.741052
longitude: 26.316857
L-EST 97 x: 6513589 y: 634125