A Place to Pitch Your Tent

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Edited by Dami Kang and David Carruth

Ready to grab your gear and head out on your camping trip? Steady there, partner. You’ve got to choose a destination first! Here are some ideas to get you started.

Korea’s National Parks
Stop by the Korean national parks website for English info on getting around the great outdoors. english.knps.or.kr


Nanji Campground
For those curious about an urban camping experience, there’s Nanji Campground, located in Nanji Park on the banks of the Han River in western Seoul. The mosquitoes are a bit of a problem, but it’s easy to reach and has awesome facilities. If you forget to bring something, you can always rent or buy it here. Driving is the best way to get there, but if you’re set on public transit you should take the subway to World Cup Stadium St. (line 6) and then take bus 8776 from the Homeplus parking lot to the camping ground. W3,750 each. nanjicamping.co.kr (Korean) 02-304-0061
Further Afield
There are plenty of other camping spots out there, most of which welcome traditional campers as well as RVs. Get a Korean to help you with details on pricing and location.

Gangwon Province
– Donghae Mangsang RV Park: Donghae
campingkorea.or.kr 033-534-3110
– Sogeum River RV Park: Gangneung
gangneung.go.kr 033-640-4114
– Yangyang Naksan RV Park/Campground: Yangyang-gun
camping.kr 033-672-3702
Gyeonggi  Province
– Chuknyeong Mountain Natural Forest
Gapyeong-gun
chukryong.net, 031-592-0681

– Gwacheon Seoul Grand Park Natural Campground
Gwacheon 02-500-7541

– Hantan River Resort RV Park
North of Seoul
hantan.co.kr 031-833-0030

– Jarasum RV Park
Gapyeong-gun
jarasum.gp.go.kr 031-580-2700

– Yongin Natural Forest
Yongin
yonginforest.net 031-336-0040
Chungcheong Province
– Bambyeol Campground
Chungju
cafe.naver.com/bambyul 010-3870-3436

– Cheongpodae Pavilion RV Park
Taean-gun
cafe.naver.com/seacamping 017-426-6259
Jeju Island
– Olle Campground
Seogwipo
cafe.naver.com/bamgi 064-792-2753