Choihu Camping (초이휴캠핑장) is a campsite in Choi-dong, Hanam, on the eastern edge of Seoul, close enough to our home that it barely feels like leaving town. We stayed two nights there at the end of May 2026 with our two elementary-school kids, and on the second day my younger sister joined us with her two kids for the day. This Choihu Camping Hanam review covers what we paid, the kids’ programs the camp ran, what we cooked, and the small things our kids still talk about.
- Name: Choihu Camping (초이휴캠핑장)
- Address: 49-32 Choi-ro 99beon-gil, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do (Naver Map)
- Stayed: two nights from Saturday, May 30, 2026
- What we paid: 90,000 won a night for our site; day visitors 20,000 won per adult and 10,000 won per child
- Sites: auto camping on wooden decks, 26 sites (GoCamping listing)
- Age fit: great for our two elementary-school kids and their cousins
- Info checked: September 2026
Where Choihu Camping is
Choihu is in Choi-dong in Hanam. The Korea Tourism Organization’s GoCamping listing describes it as about ten minutes by car from Olympic Park and Jamsil in Seoul, while still feeling like a quiet valley. For us in Hanam it is very close, which is the main reason we go: we can pack the car in the afternoon and be setting up before evening. For visitors staying in Seoul, it is one of the easiest ways to try Korean family camping without a long drive.
According to the GoCamping listing, the camp has 26 auto camping sites on wooden decks, in two sizes (4 by 6 meters and 5 by 7 meters), and allows pets and private trailers. Bookings are made online. You park and camp at your own site, so you bring your own tent and gear.
What we paid
Our site cost 90,000 won a night, so 180,000 won for the two nights. On the second day my younger sister drove over with her two kids for the day, and the camp charged day visitors 20,000 won per adult and 10,000 won per child, so 40,000 won for the three of them. The GoCamping listing shows lower standard prices for weekdays and weekends, so rates clearly vary by date and season; check the camp’s booking page for your dates.
Dinner on the grill
Most of the fun of camping for our kids is the grill. On the first night we grilled shrimp and mussels, and later more meat on a second round. The kids hovered around the grill waiting for the next piece to come off. As the evening got darker, we lit the fire pit in front of our site, and that is where everyone ended up.
The toad in the bottle
After dinner our daughter found a toad near our site and kept it in a clear bottle for a while, showing it to anyone who would look. She wanted to take it home, which was never going to happen, so we let it go again. She still brings up the toad when we talk about this trip.
The red-lit rocks at night
After dark, a group of rocks at the camp is lit up in red. The kids went over with flashlights and climbed around them, and it turned into a small night-time adventure before bed.
The kids’ program: bingo, pizza and dancing
The part that makes Choihu different from a plain campsite is the program for kids. On our stay, staff ran games in the open area: bingo, a pizza activity and a dance round. Our son won a round of bingo and got a bundle of firewood as his prize, which he carried back to our site like a trophy and which we burned that night. The kids from different families mixed together quickly, and ours and their cousins were in the middle of it.
Foam party and the fountain plaza
The camp also ran a foam party, with a bubble machine filling part of the open area with foam, and the kids ran through it screaming. There is also a fountain plaza with rocks and shallow water where kids play in warm weather. Our kids and their cousins spent a long time there. The rocks are slippery when wet, so bring spare shoes and socks.
A day with the cousins
Having my sister and her two kids join on the second day made the trip. The four cousins went from the program to the fountain to the rocks together, and the adults mostly sat and watched. A campsite this close to the city makes that kind of day visit easy, since family can drive over for the afternoon without staying the night.
Korean words that help at a Korean campsite
- 캠핑장 (kaempingjang): campsite
- 오토캠핑 (oto kaemping): auto camping, parking at your site
- 데크 (dekeu): the wooden deck your tent goes on
- 장작 (jangjak): firewood
- 불멍 (bulmeong): staring at the campfire, a popular camping word
- 두꺼비 (dukkeobi): toad
- 거품파티 (geopum pati): foam party
Questions parents ask
Is Choihu Camping glamping or regular camping?
It is listed as auto camping on wooden decks. You bring your own tent and gear.
Can family visit for the day?
Yes. We paid 20,000 won per adult and 10,000 won per child for day visitors.
How far is it from Seoul?
The GoCamping listing says about ten minutes by car from Olympic Park and Jamsil.
Tips for Choihu Camping Hanam with kids
- Ask about the program: bingo, dancing and the foam party were the highlights for our kids.
- Bring spare shoes: the fountain plaza rocks are slippery.
- Plan for day visitors: there is a per-person fee.
- Bring a flashlight: the kids will want to visit the lit rocks after dark.
- Book early: it is close to Seoul and weekends fill up.
Would we go back?
Yes. Choihu is close to home, the kids’ program keeps children busy, and it is easy for family to join for the day. It is a social, busy campsite rather than a quiet forest one, and for our kids that is the point. Our rating: 4.3 / 5.
For where we eat around home, see our Hanam and Misa restaurant guide on Korea Food Trails, our sister site for restaurant reviews.