Camping is the best way to commune with Jeju's nature. Photo courtesy Bonggae Sammu Campsite

The weather is warming up and that means dusting off the tent and heading to the woods. Here is a guide to some of Jeju’s most popular sites away from the beaches.

* All buses are from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal

Bonggae Sammu Campsite

From basic to glamping is available. Photo courtesy Bonggae Sammu Campsite

203 Jungsangandong-ro, Hoecheondong, Jeju-si
+82-64-721-2135 /jejueci.com
Bus: #730 to Donghoecheon (30mins) / Walk back west to campsite (7mins)

All facilities available, plus “tent houses” and warm baths
25,000 won from May to August

Once a branch of Samyang school, the facilities have been reconstructed as a campsite run by the Jeju Ecological City Research Center. Tents can be pitched anywhere in the school grounds.

Hallasan Gwaneumsa Campsite

Famous for its temple, Gwaneumsa campsite is close by some of the best hiking on the island. Photo courtesy Jeju City

588 Sanrokbuk-ro, Odeung-dong, Jeju-si
+82-64-756-9950
Bus: #780 to Sancheondan Korea Polytechnics Uni. (23mins) / 77 to Gwaneumsa Temple (6mins / *Only runs on weekends) / Walk 7mins to Gwaneumsa Deungsan-ro

Bathroom, running water, shower facilities, and mini shop available
3-6,000 won depending on tent size

Lawn, wood, and ground campsites are available. Each site has lots of trees and plenty of shade with space for 30-40 tents. Due to the altitude it is relatively cool in summer and there is good hiking nearby.

Seogwipo Natural Recreation Forest

There are few inconveniences at Seogwipo Natural Recreation Forest. Photo courtesy Seogwipo City

882 1100-ro, Daepo-dong, Seogwipo-si
+82-64-738-4544 /huyang.seogwipo.go.kr
Bus: #740 to Seogwipo Jayeonhyuyanglim (1hr 12mins)

The visitor center provides coffee and computers and other facilities include toilets, a small shop and autocamping.

1,000 won per adult and 4,000 won per tent (additional fee for autocamping)

This site boasts various flora which changes with the seasons: azaleas in spring, the cooling forest in summer, changing colors in autumn and white snow in winter.

Donnaeko is cool and refreshing in summer. Photo courtesy Stephanie Reid

Donnaeko Valley
114 Donnaekko-ro, Sanghyo-dong, Seogwipo-si
+82-64-733-1584
Bus: #780 to Seogwipo Industrial Science High School (30mins) / Change to #3 to Donnaeko Camp Site (3mins)

All facilities available except electricity. There is also an outdoor gym and small shop near the valley entrance.
Free

In midsummer, many people order in some chicken and have water therapy to heal neuralgia. The water flows from Mt. Hallasan and is always refreshingly cool and clean.

Moguri Campsite
260 Seoseongil-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si
Contact +82-64-760-3415/ moguri.sgpyouth.or.kr

Moguri is a good family campsite with plenty of facilities. Photo courtesy Seogwipo City

Bus: #720 to Seongeup 1-ri (1hr) / Taxi to Moguri Campsite (5mins)

All facilities available including entertainment such as sports, inline skating and survival games.
Adults 2,400

The impressive leisure facilities available make this a favorite for families and children. Nature lovers can also enjoy Seongsan Sunrise Peak, Sinyang Beach and Moguri Oreum for hiking.