Rago National Park

Rago National Park in Sørfold Municipality covers terrain with clear rivers, waterfalls, pine forests, and steep rocky formations. The landscape varies from forested valleys to open mountain areas with distinctive cliff faces.

The park was established in 1971 to protect natural landscapes along the Swedish border. Its creation reflected Norway's broader commitment to preserving significant wilderness areas in the north.

The name Rago comes from the Sami word Rákkok, describing the rugged mountain landscape that shaped how local people related to this land. You can see how the terrain still influences how people move through and experience the area today.

The park can be reached through marked trails starting from Lakshol or Litjsand, with an open hut available near lake Storskogvatnet for overnight stays. Visitors should prepare for changing mountain weather and factor in walking distances between access points.

It connects with three Swedish national parks to form one of Europe's largest protected wilderness areas spanning across the border. This cross-border link allows hikers to travel through international territory and experience one of the continent's most extensive undisturbed natural regions.

Location: Sørfold Municipality

Inception: 1971

Operator: Midtre Nordland nasjonalparkstyre

GPS coordinates: 67.43333,15.98333

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43