Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education launches 2026 family camping program

The auto camping site at Daeyul Resort in Gimje, North Jeolla Province, has become a regional camping hotspot in its first year. Weekend reservations exceed 90% during early summer peak season. The site offers deck and gravel pitches as well as caravans. Its location near National Road No. 1 attracts visitors from nearby cities like Jeonju and Iksan. A children's adventure park nearby has boosted family tourism. The city has added restrooms and continues to improve facilities.

In an episode of EBS show 'Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Neighbor', the hosts visit a private campsite owned by Ra Je-geon, whose company controls 90% of the global premium tent pole market. Ra Je-geon, dubbed the 'King of Tents', has designed over 3,000 tent models in 38 years. The program features Seo and Jang testing an ultra-light camping chair that supports up to 200 kg and exploring a tent equipped with a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and cinema room.

The fire service of South Gyeongsang Province issued a warning about carbon monoxide poisoning due to the rise in camping and car sleeping. CO is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, and its affinity for hemoglobin is 200 times stronger than oxygen.

Daeyul Auto Camping in Gimje, North Jeolla Province, South Korea, has seen a surge in weekend visitors. Booking rates exceed 90%, attracting families with children.

Baramjae Auto Camping in Sejong, located about 15 minutes from downtown, offers 14 motorhome sites. Fees range from 30,000 to 50,000 KRW depending on weekday, weekend, or peak season. Weekdays see fewer visitors, making reservations easier and the atmosphere quieter. Facilities include showers, toilets, sinks, a shared refrigerator, and a microwave.

Yeongbyeokjeong Auto Camping, located in Hwasun County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, offers camping on a site of approximately 16,500 sq m. The campground operates 24/7 year-round, with weekend rates of 30,000 won per night. Facilities include tent sites, a caravan zone, burners, showers, and restrooms, along with walking trails to the historic Yeongbyeokjeong pavilion.