Gyorae Natural Recreation Forest Campsite in Jeju: Fees, Reservations & Tips
Gyorae Natural Recreation Forest Campsite is in Jocheon-eup, on the eastern side of Jeju City, right next to Jeju Stone Park. Even though the two feel like one connected property, they actually have separate entrances, so don't get them mixed up. Camping reservations are required, and phone reservations aren't accepted, so make sure you know how to book before you go.
| 📍 Address | 2023 Namjoro, Jocheon-eup, Jeju City, Jeju Island |
|---|---|
| 🕖 Check-in / Check-out | Check-in: from 13:00 · Check-out: by 12:00 the next day (quiet hours 22:00–07:00) |
| 💰 Price | Entry fee + site fee + shower fee, charged separately (see table below) |
| 🚗 Parking | No vehicle access inside the campsite. You'll need to leave your car outside and carry your gear in using a cart. |
| 📞 Phone | 064-710-7471~2 |
The Vibe Doesn't Quite Match the Name
The name "Natural Recreation Forest" might make you picture a campsite deep in the woods. When I visited, though, the experience varied quite a bit depending on the site type. The grass sites are spread across an open field with limited tree cover, while the area with the gazebo-style shelters seemed to have more trees around it. If you're pitching a tent on a grass site in summer, I'd definitely bring a shade tarp or canopy.
Site Types & Fees
Sites are split into gazebo shelters (Type A, B, C), decks, and grass. The gazebo shelters are in a separate inner area, so I could only view them from a distance. The site fee varies by type, as shown below.
| Site Type | Site Fee |
|---|---|
| Gazebo Type A | 6,000 won |
| Gazebo Type B | 7,000 won |
| Gazebo Type C | 8,000 won |
| Deck | 8,000 won |
| Grass | 2,000 won |
There's also a separate entry fee: 1,000 won for adults and 600 won for youth. Entry is free for Jeju residents, people aged 65 or older, national merit recipients, and people with disabilities.
Showers cost an additional 2,000 won for adults and 1,000 won for youth.
How Do You Book a Site?
Phone reservations aren't accepted at Gyorae. You have to book through Forest Trip (숲나들e), Korea's integrated reservation platform for national and public recreation forests. The site is Korean-only, so you may want to use your browser's built-in translation feature to navigate it. On the booking page, lodging (thatched-roof cabins and the resort building) is listed separately from camping, and camping itself splits into tent sites (grass) and camping decks (gazebo shelters, Type A/B/C).
The booking page shows the size and both exterior and interior photos for each site, so you can see what you're getting before you choose. One thing to check before booking is the availability of electricity and hot water, which is shown in the details for each camping site.
If you're planning to camp with a pet, there's something to note here: the on-site signage says pets aren't allowed to enter at all. If you're planning to camp with a pet, I'd check the rules carefully before booking, or consider a pet-friendly campsite instead.
Don't Miss the Free Reusable Container Rental
The signage near the entrance mentioned a free reusable container rental service. You can borrow up to 2 containers per deck at no charge, provided as part of Jeju's resource-circulation program to cut down on disposable waste. Worth keeping in mind if you order delivery food or need a takeout container while you're camping.
A Few Rules Worth Knowing Before You Go
- Check-in runs from 13:00 to 12:00 the next day. Requesting entry after 20:00 may result in automatic cancellation.
- Only portable gas burners are allowed for cooking (no charcoal, firewood, or electric heaters).
- When you pitch your tent, make sure it's properly ventilated, and make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector with you.
- Keep quiet during quiet hours (22:00–07:00).
- Damaging forest vegetation, foraging, or drying items in the forest is prohibited.
- Trash needs to be sorted — general waste, plastic bags, and pans go in designated waste bags, while plastic, cans, and glass go in the separate recycling bins. Illegal dumping can result in a fine of up to 200,000 won.
Who Might Like Gyorae?
Gyorae isn't quite the deep-forest camping experience the name might suggest. Instead, it offers a mix of grass, deck, and gazebo-style sites in a more open setting, along with on-site showers. If you want a campground with several site types to choose from, this could be a good fit. But if you're specifically looking for a heavily wooded campsite with plenty of natural shade, the grass sites in particular may not be what you're expecting.
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