Kuva: Sami Mustonen

Pet-friendly services

Pets are welcome in Rokua Geopark, and many of our businesses welcome furry friends. Check out our pet-friendly services in the area! Please let us know you are travelling with a pet when booking.

Accommodate with pets

Pets are welcome to accommodate with their owners to the following accommodation services, please mention about your pet when making a reservation:

ROKUA AREA

OULUJOKI RIVER VALLEY
LAKE OULUJÄRVI

Dog beaches

Dogs can enjoy water at the following spots:

  • Ahveroinen lake next to Rokua Health & Spa Hotel (elsewhere than the public beach)
  • Manamansalo Camping offers own beach to dogs
  • Pets are allowed in Merilä manor beach (to accommodating customers)
  • Near Neittävä kylätalo there are forest ponds, where pets are allowed to swim
  • Pets are also allowed to swim in the waters near Vuoton Joutsen

Outdoor activities on the trails of Rokua Geopark

All the outdoor trails in our area are suitable for dogs. In winter, Rokua National Park maintains a multi-use trail where dogs can be walked. Remember to keep your dog on a leash!

Dog parks

The municipalities in the Rokua Geopark area have many dog playgrounds. Dog parks can be found on Takatie road in Vaala, near Utajärvi church on Penkkatie road, and in Muhos in Eeva-Liisa Park between Sammontie and Vehnäkuja roads.