The camping season is back! In this post, we are going to introduce to you a camping place for backpacking that is suitable even for beginners, which is called Noeul Campground (노을캠핑장). One of the biggest advantages is that you can go for camping conveniently in Seoul.
The Noeul Campground, located in Seoul's Noeul Park, is one of the most visited places for people to enjoy the beautiful sunset and Seoul scenery in the city center.
First of all, it is located in a strategic place which is accessible by public transportation. When you arrive at Haneul Park, take the cute electric car to get to the camping site. The train operates from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays - Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the rest of the week.
Noeul Campground is closed every Monday from June 1 to November 30. In face, it has been temporarily closed due to COVID-19. However, it will start operating again from Friday 31(Friday), and will be available on a first-come first-served basis. So you have to make reservation on the Internet from 2pm on July 29(Wednesday). As for the fee/charges, the electric-site is KRW 13,000 and non-electric site is KRW 10,000.
Currently, reservation has to be done on the Korean website only: http://ticket.interpark.com/Ticket/Goods/GoodsInfo.asp?GoodsCode=20003580#aTab2
Noeul Campground is big, but the number of available sites has been reduced in order to practice social distancing due to COVID-19.
Campground are available for usage from 2pm to the next day 12pm. In addition, the admission time is set from 2pm to 10pm, so you will not be able to enter after 10pm.
And there are drinking fountain, reprocessing station and rubbish bin at many spots in the campground, so please check the information when you make reservation.
There is a big shop where you can purchase food, snacks and other items. So if you miss out something, you can come to this place.
Isn't it a good idea to let your eyes relax by enjoying great view at the green-ish camping site? It's a perfect backpacking campground on days when sky gets dark at a later time. Noeul Campground is definitely a recommended camping site in Summer.
[Information about Noeul Campground]
1. Getting here : Get off at AREX Digital Media City Station Exit 6, take bus #7715 ▶ Get off at Oil Tank Culture Park Entrance, walk 5 mins.
2. Address : 108-1 Haneulpark-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3. Operating Time : 2020.7.31(Fri) ~ 2020.11.30(Mon) / Closed on Mondays
4. Contact number : +82-2-304-3213
5. Website: http://parks.seoul.go.kr/template/sub/worldcuppark.do
6. Price: Electric-site KRW 13,000, Normal site KRW 10,000
*Please wear a mask and practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wash hands frequently and practice cough etiquette. Stay safe!
