Kolovesi National Park

Kolovesi National Park (Koloveden kansallispuisto)
Protected area
Country	Finland
Region	Etelä-Savo
Coordinates	62°15′27″N 28°49′00″E / 62.25750°N 28.81667°E / 62.25750; 28.81667Coordinates: 62°15′27″N 28°49′00″E / 62.25750°N 28.81667°E / 62.25750; 28.81667
Area	23 km2 (9 sq mi)
Animal	Saimaa Ringed Seal
Established	1990
Management	Metsähallitus
Visitation	7,500 (2009)
IUCN category	II - National Park
Location in Finland
Website: www.outdoors.fi/kolovesinp

Kolovesi National Park (Finnish: Koloveden kansallispuisto) is a national park in the Etelä-Savo region of Finland. It was established in 1990 and covers 23 km² (8.9 sq mi). It protects e.g. the habitat of the critically endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal. Typical of the rugged scenery of Kolovesi, formed by the ice age, are craggy cliffs rising from the water. Cave paintings have been discovered in the area.