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eliross · Joined: 14 Jun 2007

I'm looking for campsites that are less then 3 hours from Seoul by bus or train. Looking for relatively short travel times.
I know of Nanji island in Seoul, and the Taean Coast National Park Southwest of Seoul. I don't count the islands around Incheon because, with the ferry, it takes too long. I know there was a camp site by Seoul National Park but I can find no information on it. I also know there's camping by a pension north of Seoul for 30k:( and a spot on Gangwha island. Any information would be greatly appreciated, cheers.

crossmr · Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul

You can get to gimcheon in an hour and a half on the KTX from seoul station which is in the middle of nowhere and on the way pass through a whole lot of "middle of nowheres". there has gotta be a campground there somewhere.

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

There are campsites at Bukhansan. You need a permit and reservation. I can't help you to get one. My k-gf called to ask a couple years ago and they wouldn't tell her anything more than "it's difficult." So I burned down the forest.

Jane · Joined: 01 Feb 2003

Call 1330, the Korea travel help service. They speak English and it's 24 hours.

Fishead soup · Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Location: Korea

Gapyoung is good. Lots of rivers and mountains and great scenery. You can sit by the river and eat Dok torri Tang and drink soju. Lots of Korean Bungallo style resorts. Get off at Cheongyangi and take a bus or Train to Gapyoung.

From Gapyoung you can go to Gangcheung in Gangwon do. Nice little valley with a river tons of cheap love hotels.

Harpeau · Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Location: Coquitlam, BC

We just got back from camping at Jarasum (island) next to Gapyeong. It was really pleasant! You can get a bus from DongSeoul bus terminal (Kangbyeon Subway Station Line #2). Or get a train from Chungyangnee Station. Weekends tend to get pretty booked up, so try and reserve in advance.

Bring food as there isn't that much in the hood. Call (02)1330 and then press #2 for English service.

I would also suggest Muri Do which is very close to the Incheon International Airport. But I prefer Silmi (do) beach. Much more pleasant with lots of trees.

Have fun!!

Hello · Joined: 25 Apr 2009

Is there any place where I could rent a cabin (have kids)?

I just don't want to resort... to resorts! Wink

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

jkelly80 · Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Location: you boys like mexico?

kimbabworld · Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Location: Seoul

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_parks_of_South_Korea

I went camping at Wolchusan (not close to Seoul) and it was worth the trip.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolchulsan_National_Park

The cloud bridge was great!

skookum · Joined: 11 Mar 2005

A nice place with cabins for rent is Jongdo Island - it's in the river adjacent to Chuncheon. You are out in a quiet rustic environment, but a short walk to the dock, a quick ferry ride, and then a bus or taxi will take you anywhere in a city of 1/4 million. Haven't stayed there for a coupla years but then it was about 50,000 won a night for the cabin. Has refrigerator, stove, bed, dishes and stuff. Nice...