Palumägede campfire site
Tartu County, Tartu–Jõgeva Recreation Area
- Be cautious in spruce forests damaged by bark beetles – during strong winds, avoid parking your car under the trees and walking on the trails, as damaged trees are at risk of breaking.
- If you notice any obstacles (fallen trees, etc.) on RMK sites or access roads, please report them to loodusegakoos@rmk.ee
A nice place for lakeside recreation with a narrow strip of sandy beach on the lakeshore and the nearby hiking trail provides a fascinating walk across a versatile terrain.
| Phone | +372 676 7122 |
| info.kiidjarve@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Campfire site |
| Parking facilities | The parking lot by the information board can accommodate 10 cars. |
| Amenities | Parking area, information board, picnic table with shelter, 4 benches, outdoor fireplace, 2 fire rings with barbecue grill, firewood shelter, dry toilet |
| Camping facilities |
The maximum number of tents (for 4) allowed is 10. |
| Outdoor fireplace | yes |
| Campfire site | 1 outdoor fireplace, 2 fire rings with barbecue grill. |
| Hiking options |
The campfire site is on the Palumägede hiking trail. |
| Sights | Lake Pangodi and the surrounding kames. |
| Additional information |
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
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| Restrictions | The campfire site is situated in Pangodi Landscape Protection Area. Camping and making campfire is allowed in designated places only. Planning public events with more than 50 participants and use of motorised vehicle on waterways requires prior consent from the protected area manager (the Environmental Board +372 662 5999; info@keskkonnaamet.ee). The use of bicycles and motorised vehicles is prohibited outside roads and paths. Parking outside designated areas is prohibited. |
| Location | Kambja municipality, Tartu County. Object no 50 on the recreation area map. |
| Driving directions | Drive 13 km from Tartu towards Võru, turn right towards Otepää, drive 10 km, turn left at the Kodijärve manor park, drive 1.4 km and turn left (wooden sign “Palumäed”). It is about 800 m along the forest road to the parking lot of the campfire site. You can go only on foot to the campfire site by the lake. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.191444 longitude: 26.574536 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6452963 y: 651384 |
