- Place
- Linkmenys Eldership, Ignalina District Municipality
- Region
- Aukštaitija National Park
- Type
- woodland campsite by Lake Almajas
- Address
- Ginučiai, Linkmenys Eldership, Ignalina District
- Coordinates
- 55.39472, 25.98503
- Visit duration
- 2-4 hours for a day stop; longer for a tent stay
- Best time
- May-September; check road, toilet, and forest-fire conditions before travelling
Almajo Recreation Site, Almajo Lakeside Campsite
The campsite is on the shore of Lake Almajas near Ginučiai
Almajo Campsite lies in the wooded shore landscape of Lake Almajas, near Ginučiai and the Minčiagirė forests, inside Aukštaitija National Park. It is more than a quick photo stop: official descriptions present it as a larger recreation site with overnight and water-route possibilities.
Ignalina District Municipality gives the campsite coordinate as 55.394717, 25.985028. It marks the site rather than the centre of Lake Almajas. Several lakes, forest roads, and Ginučiai sights are close by, so check the campsite approach instead of choosing an arbitrary point on the shore.
VLE calls the lake Almajas, while Almajo is the established form in the campsite name. Both names refer to the same Aukštaitija National Park water body beside this public recreation site.
Simple facilities support day visits and overnight stays
The State Forest Enterprise describes Almajo as a large lakeside recreation site with shelters, outdoor furniture, fire pits, and piers. A local inventory updated in May 2026 gives a site area of about five hectares, 30 parking spaces, five shelters, 30 tables, 66 benches, and 16 fire pits.
The same inventory lists six toilets, two changing cabins, 13 bins, a children's playground, six information boards, and six small bridges. Those numbers describe the published inventory rather than guaranteeing that every item will be open and sound on the day of a visit; electricity, showers, drinking-water taps, and food service are not confirmed.
Piers give easier access to the water, but they are not amusement-park equipment. Wet boards can be slippery, and the natural woodland ground around the campsite remains uneven.
Bring a tent, use the fire pit, and plan for free woodland recreation
In 2025, Ignalina District Municipality stated that the State Forest Enterprise campsites in the district are free, cannot be reserved, and cannot charge visitors for access or use. Plan a flexible arrival at Almajo, especially on summer weekends.
The campsite is suitable for a tent stay, but that does not mean you receive a reserved pitch or full-service campground facilities. Bring drinking water, food, lighting, first-aid supplies, and everything needed for a night without electricity.
Make fires only in a designated fire pit and follow woodland fire-safety requirements. During drought, wind, or high fire danger, fire use may be restricted, so check current instructions and never leave embers unattended.
Almajas is part of a connected water route
VLE gives Lake Almajas an area of about 106 ha, a length of roughly 2 km, and a maximum width of 1 km; its maximum depth is 10.5 m and average depth 6 m. It formed in a hollow left by a block of dead ice: the northern and south-eastern shores are low, while the others are steep.
The Pliaušė enters Almajas from the north and the Almaja leaves in the south-east as part of the Žeimena basin. The local site description says water travellers on the Būka, Baluošas, and Srovė route often stop here; it does not mean that the whole route runs through Lake Almajas itself.
When swimming or launching a boat, assess depth, weather, and wind; wear a life jacket in a canoe or kayak and supervise children. The appeal of a connected lake route does not remove the risks of open water.
Plan the forest-road approach and follow park rules
The campsite is reached through the forest roads around Ginučiai. Rain, frost, or forestry work can change their condition, so drive slowly, keep the car off the grass, and do not block a route needed by forestry or emergency services.
Allow two to four hours for a day stop: that is enough to settle at a table, walk to a pier, follow the shore, and leave the site tidy. If you pitch a tent or travel by water, allow a full day or an overnight stay and bring supplies with you.
In Aukštaitija National Park, stay on permitted roads, do not damage the shore, avoid noisy boating, leave no rubbish, and follow information signs. If seasonal facilities are closed or full, use a backup plan rather than an undeveloped part of the shore.
