Shinham Reservoir Forest Camping Ground in Yangju City Draws Crowds Upon Opening

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Lim Hong-soon] The Shinham Reservoir Forest Camping Ground, which began full-scale operations in September, is gaining popularity as a nature-friendly camping destination in Yangju City.

The city held an opening ceremony for the forest camping ground at Shinham Reservoir on the 18th.

The ceremony was attended by approximately 80 people including Mayor Kang Soo-hyun of Yangju City, city council members, heads of organizations in Nam-myeon, and residents. The event proceeded with a progress report, remarks, ribbon-cutting, and facility tours.

The Shinham Reservoir Forest Camping Ground development project was selected for the Border Area Special Situation Development Project in 2020, with a total area of 50,000㎡ and facility area of 4,747㎡ located in Shinham-ri, Nam-myeon (cadastral number 24-3), with total project costs of 2.8 billion won invested.

Main facilities include 13 camping decks, 2 auto camping sites, 18 parking spaces, an administration building (with shower and restroom facilities), and a washing area. Usage fees are based on weekends at 40,000 won for decks (30,000 won on weekdays) and 35,000 won for auto camping (25,000 won on weekdays). Yangju City residents and those eligible for exemptions can receive a 30% discount on applicable fees.

The forest camping ground began full-scale operations for the general public starting September 23, with 369 sites reserved until November 30.

The weekday reservation rate stands at approximately 50%, while weekends and holidays achieve 100% occupancy. The camping ground is providing high satisfaction to campers seeking to enjoy camping in a quiet and clean forest environment.

Reservations for the camping ground can be made through the Korea Forest Service's integrated reservation management system 'Sumnadeul-e' (www.foresttip.go.kr). For other details, contact the Yangju City Forestry Division (☎8082-6201~4) or the Shinham Reservoir Forest Camping Ground Management Office (070-4009-7825~6).

Mayor Kang Soo-hyun stated, "Through the operation of the Shinham Reservoir Forest Camping Ground, we aim to attract tourists to Gamak Mountain and revitalize the local economy." He added, "Although the current scale is modest, by connecting with the Yangju Natural Recreation Forest development project to be pursued in the future, we plan to create a landmark representative of the northern Gyeonggi Province region, achieve development in the relatively underdeveloped northwestern region of Yangju City, and resolve long-standing wishes of local residents."