Wild camping in Estonia

With its vast forests, quiet coastline and low population density, it offers many opportunities to explore the outdoors.

Wild camping is generally allowed in Estonia, especially in forest areas and remote natural landscapes.

Wild camping is usually allowed in forests and natural areas as long as you respect nature and private property.

You should avoid:

• private gardens or farmland

• areas close to houses

• protected nature reserves where camping is restricted

Estonia also has many free RMK forest campsites where visitors can stay overnight.

These campsites often include fire pits, shelters and toilets.

Wild camping is meant to be temporary.

In most places you should stay one or two nights in the same location before moving on.

Campervans and motorhomes must follow normal road and parking rules.

You can park overnight in public parking areas where it is allowed, but driving off-road or into forests is not permitted.

Many travellers use the free RMK camping areas, which are well suited for campervans.

Campfires are allowed only in designated fire places.

These are commonly found at RMK forest campsites. During dry periods there may be fire restrictions, so always check local rules.

Estonia’s forests and coastlines are peaceful and largely untouched.

Visitors are expected to respect nature, keep noise low and leave no trace behind.

More information about Estonia’s forest campsites can be found at the Estonian State Forest Management Centre.