Course Overview
The Hongcheon Sutasa Valley Camping Drive reaches pristine valleys just 90 minutes from Seoul. Starting from Hongcheon-eup, the route heads toward Sutasa Valley at the foot of Gongjak Mountain. The valley has shallow water suitable for family swimming, with several auto campgrounds nearby.
Sutasa is a thousand-year-old temple founded during the Silla Dynasty, a healing space where stream sounds blend with birdsong. This cost-effective course combines camping, temple visits, and valley swimming.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Hongcheon-eup to Dong-myeon (approx. 10 km)
Leave Hongcheon-eup heading toward Dong-myeon through upper Hongcheongang countryside.
Section 2: Dong-myeon to Sutasa Valley Campground (approx. 10 km)
Dense forest appears as you enter the Gongjak Mountain foothills, with valley-side campgrounds along the way.
Section 3: Campground to Sutasa Temple (approx. 5 km)
A walkable distance from camp to temple, combining valley trekking with a temple visit.
Driving Tips
- Hongcheon Hanwoo beef is nationally famous; combine with a meal
- Peak season (Jul-Aug) campground reservations needed one month ahead
- Gongjak Mountain ecological forest trail also recommended (approx. 2-hour course)
- Convenient to stock up at Hongcheon-eup before heading out