Odaesan National Park

Address

Odaesan-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
강원도 평창군 진부면 오대산로

Homepage

www.knps.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Operating Hours

*Subject to abrupt closure due to adverse weather conditions.

Mountain Not Access Period 
Seasonal Forest Fire Watch by Park
Spring: February 15 – May 15 / Fall: November 1 – December 15
* TBD by park rangers based on weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions. Please visit the official website to check before visiting.

Information

Odaesan Mountain is located in the central and eastern part of Gangwon-do. The mountain was designated a national park in February 1975, including an area of 298.5㎢ centered on the highest peak, Birobong Peak (1,563m). Other peaks include Horyeongbong, Sangwangbong, Dongdaesan, and Durobong.

Odaesan has the largest natural forest of Korea, home to many wild animals and plants. The area of Birobong Peak is famous for its Nuncheunkbaek and Yew tree forests. The royal azelea and Geumgang Chorong from Durobong Peak to Sangwangbong Peak are famous and there are animals such as boars, musk deer, turtledoves and colorful woodpeckers living here.

Parking Facilities

Available

Restrooms

Available

Baby Stroller Rentals

Not available

Pets

Not permitted

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