Deogyusan National Park (Main, Jeoksang Section) (덕유산국립공원 (본소,적상분소))
About
The area of Deogyusan National Park stretches out from the southern ridges of Sobaeksan Mountain, covering regions within four different counties in Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollabuk-do. The park is nestled in Deogyusan Mountain, Korea's 4th tallest mountain with the summit reaching an elevation of 1,614 meters. The mountain is blessed with a 36-kilometer valley dotted with several scenic points, ponds, and waterfalls. The mountain contains prestigious cultural heritages, such as Jeoksangsanseong Fortress (Historic Site No. 146) and the Hanging Painting of Anguksa Temple (Treasure No. 1267) to name a few. It is also home to diverse wildlife animals and plants. The mountain's beauty can be enjoyed all year round, with royal azaleas in spring, a colony of daylilies in summer, colorful autumn foliage in fall, and a white snowy mountain vista in winter.
Location
159, Gucheondong 1-ro, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do (55557)
Operating Hours
Open 24 hr
Rest Days
N/A (Open all year round)
Admission
Compact cars 2,000 won Small to Mid-sized cars: Low season 4,000 won / Peak season 5,000 won Large-sized cars: Low season 6,000 won / Peak season 7,500 won / Accommodations (Medium): Low season 5,000 won / Peak season 7,000 won Accommodations (Large): Low season 7,000 won / Peak season 9,000 won Auto-camping site: Low season 15,000 won / Peak season 19,000 won
Parking
Available - Samgong Parking Lot, Jeoksang Parking Lot, Pahoe Parking Lot
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-322-3174
Website
deogyu.knps.or.krExperience
Career program
Natural Preservation Areas (closed to public)
National Park Protected Areas * San-6 Gongjeong-ri, Anseong-myeon, Muju-gun (until 2026) * San-109 Samgong-ri, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun (whole area, until 2026) * San-6 Gongjeong-ri, Anseong-myeon, Muju-gun (until 2028) * San-1 Samgeo-ri, Mupung-myeon, Muju-gun (until 2029) * San-109 Samgong-ri, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun (whole area except trails, until 2031) * San-282 Weolseong-ri, Buksang-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do (until 2032) * San-177 Jukcheon-ri, Anseong-myeon, Muju-gun (until 2032) * San-1 Deoksan-ri, Anseong-myeon, Muju-gun (until 2033)
Mountain Not Access Period
Seasonal Forest Fire Watches Spring: March 1 – April 30 Fall: November 15 – December 15 * To be decided by park directors based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions.
Available Facilities
Park Visitor's Information Center, shelters, campsites, cabin and caravan accommodations
Restrooms
Available
Parking Fees
Compact cars 2,000 won Small to Mid-sized cars: Low season 4,000 won / Peak season 5,000 won Large-sized cars: Low season 6,000 won / Peak season 7,500 won
Facility Utilization Fees
Accommodations (Medium): Low season 5,000 won / Peak season 7,000 won Accommodations (Large): Low season 7,000 won / Peak season 9,000 won Auto-camping site: Low season 15,000 won / Peak season 19,000 won