Ivalo River Camping

Ivalo River Camping Campground/
RV Resort in Lapland

Property building, Natural landscape, Activities, Winter, Other

4.1

Excellent(605 Reviews)

Campground/ RV Resort in Lapland

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this campground/ rv resort rental

Set a 5-minute drive from Ivalo town centre, Ivalo River Camping offers heated cottages with shared kitchen facilities in the summer time, free parking and free WiFi. Ivalo Airport is a 12-minute drive away.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lapland

Nearby attractions

Pyhä-Nattanen

57.3 mi

Tankavaara Gold Museum / Gold Museum Tankavaara

Available Rooms

Cottage H/J

1 Single • 75 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Cottage 4

2 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Cottage 8

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Cottage 9

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Cottage 19

3 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Ivalo River Camping

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4.1

Excellent(605 Reviews)

Campground/ RV Resort in Lapland

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this campground/ rv resort rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lapland

Nearby attractions

Pyhä-Nattanen

57.3 mi

Tankavaara Gold Museum / Gold Museum Tankavaara

Available Rooms

Cottage H/J

1 Single • 75 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Cottage 4

2 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Cottage 8

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Cottage 9

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Cottage 19

3 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.1

Excellent(605 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

4.1

Mar 2024

Un camping hyper confort authentique

Les chalets étaient très agréables est très propres Les sanitaires étaient aussi très propres. Une cuisine, aménagée, tout équipée, permettait de nous rassembler en famille le soir. Les propriétaires sont très avenants et très arrangeants. C’était super et de très bons souvenirs dans ce camping. Rapport qualité prix imbattable

Tout était parfait

4.1

Mar 2024

Qualità prezzo imbattibile nella zona, ottima visibilità dell'aurora

Posizione ottima per vedere l'aurora se il periodo é buono, il personale é sempre disponibile e pronto a qualsiasi evenienza, le cabine sono perfettamente pulite così come le aree comuni bagni, docce e cucina. Qualità prezzo imbattibile nella zona.

4.1

Feb 2024

Locatie is fantastisch om van de Finse omgeving te genieten, prettige basic locatie.

Personeel is gastvrij en heel behulpzaam. Met 2 personen hebben we in een nieuw huisje van hout gezeten en dit was erg aangenaam om in de verblijven. Het is een basic huisje met koelkast, magnetron en waterkoker, tafel en twee stoelen en twee brede bedden. Mooi uitzicht op de natuur. Gelegenheden voor douchen, toilet en koken kon in een apart gebouw op een kleine afstand. Basic faciliteiten, maar erg aangenaam, rustig en relaxed. Dichtbij het vliegveld (15min) ca € 22,50 (prijzen 2024) met de taxi. 3,5 km van het centrum/supermarkt, rivier voor de camping. Busstation voor de deur, let goed op de tijden er gaan niet veel bussen in het uur. Naar Inari (Saaii museum) konden we wel heen met de bus, maar niet terug. Taxi naar Inari (40min.) ca € 100,00 (prijzen 2024)

Wennen aan de Finse kussens is lastig. deze zijn jheel klein en heel zacht. Graag had ik wel 3 van gehad.. Je zou er natuurlijk ook om kunnen vragen, dan hadden we de kussens beslist gekregen.. Laatste nacht hadden we een beetje pech met een grote groep avonturiers die achter ons in de huisjes zaten. Luidruchtig tot laat in de avond en in de ochtend waren ze druk met auto's en materieel voor hun "expeditie".

4.1

Nov 2023

Warm cottage, recommended

Very clean and warm cottage. Even if it’s shared bathroom, the toilet and shower were just few meters away from our cottage. Exceeding our expectations!

4.1

Jul 2023

Super nice staff, great food and beer!

Excellent really good spot! Staff are really helpful, friendly and knowledgeable! I’ll be back year after year!!

Nothing

4.1

Jun 2023

Very good

Helpful staff and convenient location. Toilet/ shower and kitchen facilities were clean. Cabins had fridge, microwave and kettle. Free bicycles to borrow for shopping. Riverside sauna to hire.

4.1

Jun 2023

Cozy Rural Spot

The staff was quite kind to me and everything was pretty much solid.

Like everything in Finland, it was more expensive than it is worth, but that is a national issue rather than one specific to this place, which was relatively affordable by comparison. They offer pretty good on-site burgers but there is nothing else nearby.

4.1

May 2023

Passable

Although called "River Camping" it might be better to call it "Roadside Camping". The busy road is between where my hut was situated and the river. I was travelling with public transport and the bus stop is conveniently situated on the busy road right by the campsite. No food shops nearby.

If you are traveling in a vehicle this place might work for you as an overnight stay. If like me you are traveling by bus I think you could find better options

4.1

May 2023

Superb

Clean, nice room, enough space. There is a gas station in front of the camping.

A little bit of kitchen equipment and sink can be also in the room.

4.1

May 2023

Superb

Breakfast was very nice, the one person cabin small but warm and cosy. Bathroom/shower building was also very clean and nicely warmed. Owners are very friendly and nice to chat with!

4.1

Apr 2023

Very good

Everything was clean and functional. Free wi-fi. Nice place. Great staff! They were happy to answer all my questions, helped me get a taxi and were pretty quick to respond to e-mails.

No change of air in the cabin. Extra fees for many things. Hard to reach and hard to get to the airport from there.

4.1

Apr 2023

im so impressed by the view and the very clean shower room & toilet! felt so welcomed by the staff

very nice staff, shower room and toilet were so spacious and clean even though its shared! very good breakfast and dinner, nice view next to the river.

nope. but would be even better if bed linen is prepared, its just I dont like to change the bed linen by myself, not a big deal ;)

4.1

Apr 2023

Superb

Accomodation Is clean, equipment of room ( electric kettle, microwave) and shared kitchen ( stove, pots, dishes) was fine. Staff was very helpful.

Bunk beds are really uncomfortable in upper deck. It's probably suitable for children or small people.

4.1

Mar 2023

Exceptional

The cabin was so cozy and very warm inside despite winter temperature outside. Breakfast was excellent, I had a lot of fresh vegetables which I did not expect in Lapland during this time of the year.

Basically nothing. The facilities were almost spotless. However, the bathrooms needed to be shared with other guests, they might not be as clean as having private ones which I would not complain.

4.1

Mar 2023

Everything Great!

Wonderful cabin! Very nicely done with love to details - direct sight to the forest, terrasse - it was already my second stay and I can really recommend it. The owners are very friendly and helpful people !

4.1

Mar 2023

Very good

Absolutely perfect for nature lovers. There are various forest trails next to the camping. The cabins are a bit small with only a very small seat, table and fridge. Bed is comfortable if you're not too tall. But its good for a minimalist "close to the nature" experience. In the kitchen and shower building next to the cabin is everything you need to make dinner etc. The reception / restaurant is open from 8u tot 22u and the staff is always friendly to answer your questions. You can have dinner in the restaurant for a good price. the pork steak with mushroom sauce and french fries are good! Tip: if you want to see the northern light better walk away from the main rood because of the light polution. there is a trail next to the campside going a bit up hill. behind the hill is a smaller trail that leads to the big forest in about 20 minutes walking and there it will be dark enough to see the Aurora Borealis if you're lucky :) .

the bed is a bit on the small size and will be probably too small if your longer then 1.83 meters.

4.1

Feb 2023

Good value stay

good simple facilities and location for transport to/from airport and other destinations

4.1

Feb 2023

Exceptional

The property is great for a winter wonderland holiday - a nice location close to Ivalo airport, but still in the middle of nature and close to Ivalo River, which is great for aurora hunting. The cabins are very cute and cozy. There is a nice hike that they informed us about that led us to a beautiful viewing point, and they lend you sleds during your stay which was fun. Breakfast is tasty, and the cabins have a water boiler, mini fridge and microwave (on top of a shared kitchen), which makes it easy to make your own meals if you wish to.

There could have been clearer instructions regarding what the check-out procedures are, for instance on the info-sheet given at check-in. Also more communication in terms of closing times of the kitchen, as during the weekends it closed earlier, but we weren't informed of it.

4.1

Feb 2023

Homely and warm experience in the middle of the forest.

Me and my brother stayed a week at Ivalo River Camping, and I have to say everything was amazing. The whole staff was so welcoming and made us feel like home. Everyone was so nice and kind, it made it difficult to us to say good bye. Minna and Matti are two of the nicest people I have ever met, always there for everything we needed, always with a smile on their faces. The food was incredible, so tasty, especially the Salmon soup and blueberry pie. The smoothness and creamy of Minna’s Salmon soup was an experience worth of trying. This was our first time in Finland, and I dare to say it won’t be the last time thanks to the beautiful experience of staying at this camping. We came chasing Northern Lights (which we got the luck to see on our second night in the camping), but the magic of the trip wouldn’t be complete without the hospitality of the Ivalo River Camping staff. For sure this will be a yearly trip. We can’t wait to come back next year to see our friends once again.

Having to say goodbye to them.

4.1

Jan 2023

Cosy cabins for a short stay with good breakfast and friendly staff 👍

The accommodation was cosy for a solo traveller.

The property itself was excellent however, local places to eat are a good walk away which was a shame when you arrive later in the day

4.1

Jan 2023

good value for money

lovely friendly owners who made me feel at home 😍

it’s a bit far from ivalo city centre

4.1

Jan 2023

Miss reception is really nice and try her best to find us transportation timetable in ivalo! Really appreciated

The cottage is really nice. Toilets and kitchen are in services building but not far away.

4.1

Dec 2022

Very good, kitchen is clean and rooms are cozy

It might be a private parking sign on the hill above warning guests not to park their cars up there

4.1

Dec 2022

Nice employees, best place to see northern lights.

People here are really helpful, they taught us how to use sledge and the best place to see northern lights. Besides, it is a tranquil place to relax. They can book some activities for you, which can make you have a memorable trip!

4.1

Oct 2022

Exactly what I was looking for in Lapland, and great on a budget

The location was wonderful - it felt like I was secluded and out in nature, but in reality I was a short bike ride away from everything I needed (you can borrow bicycles from the reception when there isn't snow, and snowmobiles when there is). Alternatively, I could have walked everywhere but it would have taken a bit longer (although people do this, and I was able to walk to the airport at the end of my stay). The property is easily accessible by bus. It has its own special stop on the route from Rovaniemi to Ivalo. The staff were wonderful - friendly, helpful, warm. As a solo traveler staying in a hut in the middle of somewhat remote northern Finland, I felt very safe and secure. The accommodations provide you everything you need - a warm, comfortable place to sleep, hot showers, kitchen if needed, WiFi. You can purchase food at reception or go into town. You can drink the tap water. There is hiking, walking, nature scenes to be had in the immediate vicinity. Simply walking or biking alongside the river is such a treat. You are able to see the northern lights outside your cabin when the sky is clear and dark, no need to chase them in a car. I originally wanted to stay in a glass igloo, but they are so expensive. Here, I could look out my window and see how the sky looked, and then take a few steps outside if I wanted to see better, and that provided me with some beautiful scenes. When it's quiet, you can hear huskies barking in the distance, but it's not too loud that you are kept awake. Overall, the ambience is lovely and exactly what I came here for. Thank you for such a pleasant stay!

Nothing! I was very content, honestly.

4.1

Apr 2022

Very good

There where wild raindeers walking arround.

FAQs

How much does this campground/ rv resort cost compared to others in Lapland?

The average price for a rental in Lapland is R 2,626 per night. This rental is R 1,114 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this campground/ rv resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ivalo River Camping. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this campground/ rv resort?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this campground/ rv resort. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Ivalo River Camping pet friendly?

Yes! This campground/ rv resort is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Ivalo River Camping?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Ivalo River Camping

Campground/ RV Resort in Lapland

Reasons to book

About this campground/ rv resort rental

Amenities

Map of Lapland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Cottage H/J

Cottage 4

Cottage 8

Cottage 9

Cottage 19

Ivalo River Camping

Campground/ RV Resort in Lapland

Reasons to book

About this campground/ rv resort rental

Amenities

Map of Lapland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Cottage H/J

Cottage 4

Cottage 8

Cottage 9

Cottage 19

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this campground/ rv resort cost compared to others in Lapland?

Is parking included with this campground/ rv resort?

Is there a pool at this campground/ rv resort?

Is Ivalo River Camping pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Ivalo River Camping?

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