Purskava allika campfire site
Järva County, Endla Nature Reserve
The Oostriku River was guided into a new riverbed, when the culvert was built in 1975. So a small island was formed, on which now the ‘Artesian spring’ campfire site can be found. Several decades ago in the course of mapping works geologists discovered a water vein. At first groundwater gushed out from the pipe to the height of nearly one metre. Now the flow of artesian water has slowed down, like also in Valtri well.
| Phone | +372 676 7030 |
| info.elistvere@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Campfire site |
| Parking facilities | Roadside parking (do not park vehicles at the spring) |
| Amenities | Wrought-iron fire ring, picnic table, dry toilet, shelter, wrought-iron spout for the spring |
| Camping facilities |
Maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 1. |
| Outdoor fireplace | yes |
| Sights | Artesian well (man-made), Oostriku River, the biota of the region |
| Additional information |
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| Restrictions | To organise a public event with more than 20 participants, a permit must be obtained from the protected area manager (Environmental Board). Driving a motor vehicle on the roads of the reserve is permitted. For driving an off-road vehicle a permit must be obtained from the protected area manager. Recreational fishing on the Oostriku River is allowed with fishing card only. Further information is available from Environmental Board. |
| Location | Järva municipality, Järva County Object no 5 on protected area map |
| Driving directions | On Tallinn–Tartu road at Mäeküla junction turn towards Koeru (sign “Koeru 34 km”). Just before Koeru turn to the right (follow the sign “Norra-Oostriku allikad 7 km”). Drive 11.8 km and turn left (follow the sign “Purskav allikas”). Continue for 0.7 km and you’ll get to the campfire site. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.865291 longitude: 26.071927 |
| L-EST 97 x: 619523 y: 6526956 |
