Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest

Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 95); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 12; weekday average 28, weekend average 76; the quietest day of the week is Monday.

Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest is located in Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The forest is composed of 100-year-old white pine trees brimming with pine nuts, along with pines and larches. In the forest, you can see the trees standing tall amidst the majestic rock formations. If you walk along the mountain trail, you will come to a suspension bridge, and after crossing, you will enter a section of forest that has maintained an old, almost primeval, feeling.

In spring, beautiful wild flowers blossom throughout the forest, magnolias in particular, bloom within the valley. Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest features a variety of facilities such as a nearby water park, children’s playground, fitness center, campsite and an outdoor lecture field. The water in the water park is cold and very clean, using natural stream water. In nearby Baekcheongyegok Valley, you may also see Manchurian trout, which live in clean, fresh water streams. Hyeonbulsa Temple is also located in the valley.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type

Nature park

Area

Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Address

1552-163, Cheongok-ro, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Opening hours

[Accommodations] Check in 15:00 / Check out 12:00
[General park hours] 09:00-18:00

Parking

Available

Sunrise / sunset

Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:46 · sunset 17:29

Phone

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-672-1051

Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest: least crowded days in the next 30 days

This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

FAQ

Is there parking at Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest?

[Accommodations] Check in 15:00 / Check out 12:00 [General park hours] 09:00-18:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 23) and Saturday the busiest (average 78). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 12.

What time should I visit Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 95; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

• Bonghwa Daehyeonri Yeolmogeo Seosikji 봉화 대현리 열목어 서식지 1.4 km · Nature park
• Bonghwa Geumgangsonamurim 봉화 금강소나무림 2.6 km · Nature park
• Cheongoksan Mountain (Bonghwa) 3.2 km · Mountain
• Baekcheongyegok 백천계곡 3.4 km · Mountain

→ More quiet spots in Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).