# Yeongwol camping stay for first-time families: Maru Pension Camping Site - By Boram (https://superchart.com/en/@mountain-road-supper/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Stays › Yeongwol, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was written with support from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mountain-road-supper/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mountain-road-supper/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/index.md) ## In short Maru Pension Camping Site is a riverside pension and campground in Yeongwol, Gangwon. A first-time camping family stayed one night in a spotless pension, explored the spacious C Site, played by the Pyeongchang River, and enjoyed a starry fireside evening. A lovely place to begin camping with mountain and river views. ## Good to know - **Camping sites**: About 20 - **C Site**: A spacious site directly facing the Pyeongchang River - **Facilities**: Washing-up area, showers, and an unmanned shop - **For sale**: Firewood - **Event facility**: Large stage *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* The breeze is cool, the sky is blue—this weather is absolutely perfect for a trip! My heart was fluttering so much that my husband and I hurriedly planned a trip to Yeongwol in Gangwon. We were so happy there... and I am still feeling the afterglow from this place! ![The start of a trip to Yeongwol, Gangwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-01-12t8j-847.webp) ## A place to enjoy both a pension and camping in Yeongwol > Maru Pension Camping Site, Yeongwol camping accommodation · 249-58 Pyeongchanggam-ro, Jucheon-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon State, South Korea Maru Pension Camping Site, a well-known campground in Yeongwol, Gangwon, has both pensions and campsites, making it absolutely perfect for first-time campers like us! Our family had only gone on camping picnics rather than proper camping trips, so camping felt like a bit much—but we still wanted to try it. This is just the kind of Yeongwol camping stay to visit then! ![Accommodation with both pensions and campsites](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-02-l51hp-833.webp) ![A Yeongwol campground chosen by first-time campers](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-03-13009-833.webp) Maru Pension Camping Site in Yeongwol sits in a gorgeous spot, with the Pyeongchang River flowing right in front, fresh air, clear water, and lush green mountains in view. It is already famous in Yeongwol as a campground with wonderful views, and we happened to find somewhere this lovely on our very first camping trip. So lucky! Maru Pension Camping Site is a very large campground with around 20 sites, but the sites themselves are even more impressive! You will be completely surprised when you see them below! ![Overview of the campground by the Pyeongchang River](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-04-62yan-828.webp) ![Campground scenery with mountains and river views](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-05-34byj-900.webp) ![Campsites at Maru Pension Camping Site in Yeongwol](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-06-tkuul-900.webp) ![Lush green mountain scenery around the Pyeongchang River](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-07-hbf5f-900.webp) ## Why this first-time camper booked a pension Since we were first-time campers, we did not quite have the courage to spend the night outdoors, so we booked one of the pensions at Maru Pension Camping Site. There were five of us, so we reserved a slightly larger room—and wow, honestly, it was the cleanest accommodation I have ever stayed in! There was not a trace of water staining in the bathroom; it was so spotless, like it had just been built. From the sink and bedding to the bathroom and rooms, everything was unbelievably clean! Wow... I would happily come back every time if it were a place like this! ![Clean interior of a pension room](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-08-156i1-900.webp) ![Pension space booked for a family of five](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-09-1oots-900.webp) ## How spacious is the riverside C Site? From the moment we checked in, we met the incredibly kind owner. After unpacking at the pension, we looked around the campsites. This is the C Site! With the Pyeongchang River directly in front of it and an incredible view, it could be called the prime spot at Maru Pension Camping Site. ![C Site facing the Pyeongchang River](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-10-4q71e-900.webp) ![C Site, considered the campground's prime spot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-11-rcst5-900.webp) The C Site is truly so huge that your jaw drops just looking at it! Even after parking a car and putting up a large tent, there is still plenty of room left. With this much space, it would be so nice to set up a tent comfortably and leave all sorts of gear beside it! The ground was also packed down very evenly with hardly any bumps, so it was so easy when we put up our tent! ![A spacious, level tent site](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-12-sylq9-830.webp) There is also a huge stage that can be used for campground events! Maru Camping Site is such a happy Yeongwol camping stay for a vacation! ![Large stage used for campground events](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-13-v1jfj-900.webp) ## Campground facilities, including washing-up areas and showers On one side, there was a washing-up area, and the washing-up area, showers, and unmanned shop were all prepared together. They also sell firewood at the campground, making everything easy to use. ![Facilities near the washing-up area and showers](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-14-moabj-900.webp) ![Campground conveniences with an unmanned shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-15-k6c5n-900.webp) How can it be this perfectly tidy! The washing-up area was maintained so cleanly, without a spot of mold. It was incredibly clean! ![A neatly maintained campground washing-up area](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-16-d3oka-900.webp) ## A refreshing time at the Pyeongchang River We went down to the Pyeongchang River right in front of us, caught freshwater snails, watched little schools of fish, and even went into the water. It would have been even better on a really hot summer day. Even just dipping your feet in feels cool! I cannot believe I only found out about somewhere with views this good now; the cool weather made me a little sad! ![Freshwater snails and fish in the Pyeongchang River](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-17-1q9om-900.webp) ![Enjoying the Pyeongchang River shore with feet in the water](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-18-14mhf-853.webp) ![Water-play scenery in the Pyeongchang River in front of the campground](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-19-18q74-900.webp) Just looking at the mountains, river, and cliffs made my heart feel wide open. They were all so, so beautiful. It would be wonderful to live somewhere like this for a week, not just a day! ![A landscape of mountains, river, and cliffs](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-20-12xqn-900.webp) We are still camping beginners, so we set up a simple tent, but we could sit in front of it, look out over the Pyeongchang River, and enjoy some relaxed time too! ![A simple tent set up before the Pyeongchang River view](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-21-1unu0-675.webp) After dinner, while we were relaxing at the accommodation, the owner let us taste these beautifully sliced peaches. A whole plate of peaches dripping with honey-like sweetness—something you cannot try just anywhere! ![A plate of peaches sliced by the owner](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-22-cfs5m-900.webp) ## Ending a Yeongwol night with fireside gazing under the stars They say Yeongwol's night sky is beautiful, and as it grew dark, the sky filled with stars. Yeongwol's night sky looked as though stars might pour down. I still cannot forget it! It had been so long since I had seen a night sky so crisp, clear, and clean. We let go of every thought and came home completely recharged from Maru Pension Camping Site in Yeongwol! ![Fireside gazing beneath Yeongwol's star-filled night sky](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping-23-ugfw7-773.webp) We enjoyed the fireside gazing we had wanted to do so badly and roasted marshmallows too! Our family spent such a happy time under stars that seemed ready to spill from the sky. Camping still feels unfamiliar, but it was a time that made us realize how happy it can be. We decided to start camping because of this trip, and headed home promising to return every year to Maru Pension Camping Site, such a clean and wonderful Yeongwol camping stay. Every space was clean and spacious, with clear water and mountains all around, plus such a kind owner. Please do visit Maru Pension Camping Site! ## Where it is - Maru Pension Camping Site (마루펜션캠핑장) - 249-58 Pyeongchanggam-ro, Jucheon-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon State, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 영월군 주천면 평창강로 249-58 평창쪽으로 1km 직진 - 37.2981172, 128.3445022 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%88%EB%A3%A8%ED%8E%9C%EC%85%98%EC%BA%A0%ED%95%91%EC%9E%A5/@37.2981172,128.3445022,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@mountain-road-supper/yeongwol-riverside-pension-camping/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt