Hello, this is Homo Efficiens.
It's been a while since my last post. I recently took a solid summer vacation at the end of July and the beginning of August. My goal was to post every day during the vacation, but once I arrived, there was so much to enjoy and take care of that I couldn't even think about posting.
For our vacation, we visited Neulsollgil Campsite in Chuncheon (administratively Chuncheon, but closer to Hongcheon in terms of daily life), Donggang Auto Campsite, and then continued to Busan. I'll share some information about the places we visited.
### <Choosing Our Destinations>
Just like last year, we decided to take a domestic caravan trip for our summer vacation. (Is it becoming a routine—domestic caravan in summer, nearby overseas trip in winter? Haha). I prefer campsites operated by local governments, but it's tough to get reservations during the peak summer season.
So, this time, we chose a privately operated campsite in Chuncheon that my wife found, which was converted from a closed school (Neulsollgil). I also selected Donggang Campsite in Yeongwol, run by a village and offering rafting activities.
### <Campsite Information>
**Location**
Neulsollgil Campsite is administratively located in Chuncheon, but as you can see on the map, Hongcheon is much closer for daily activities like grocery shopping. Even when coming from Seoul, you take the Seoul-Yangyang Expressway and exit at Donghongcheon IC to reach the campsite. It's good to keep in mind that while you might plan a Chuncheon-based itinerary, you'll likely spend more time in Hongcheon.
**Inside the Campsite**
The main entrance of the campsite leads to a central area with a building that used to be a school. It's now used as the office, shower rooms, and staff accommodation. Nearby storage areas have been converted into restrooms and possibly a laundry room (though I think it's for staff use). There's also a swimming area for the summer.
On the left side of the site are deck zones, while the right side has gravel zones, separated by a rope on the ground. We parked our caravan in the gravel zone. Each zone has its own dishwashing area, and there are shared refrigerators and microwaves available for use.
**Campsite Surroundings**
As you can see on the map, there’s really nothing around the campsite except for the beautiful, private stream. The water was clear and clean, thanks to the recent rainy season. While it was too cold to fully immerse ourselves, dipping our feet in was refreshing.
Throughout the day, rain would pour intermittently, but we enjoyed grilling the meat we brought and having a beer while listening to the raindrops, wrapping up our first day.
On the second day, I’ll share more information about touring Hongcheon!
