Sotkamo is a municipality situated in the Kainuu region of Finland. It is located approximately 40 kilometres east of Kajaani, which serves as the capital of the Kainuu region.
The municipality contains the village of Vuokatti to its west, which is the most populous settlement in the area and functions as a popular skiing resort. Additionally, Sotkamo is home to two protected areas: Hiidenportti National Park and Tiilikkajärvi National Park.