Sodol Adeul Rock Park, Gangneung
Coastal park · Data as of
Sodol Adeul Rock Park in Gangneung is open at all times with no admission fee, with unusual rock formations carved by wind and waves. It is at 주문진읍 해안로 1976, beyond the white lighthouse of Jumunjin along the coastal road north of Gangneung. Seen from the road, the dark, sharply angular rocks are said to look like a powerful bull, and the park is full of curious natural rocks such as Elephant Rock. The Sodol coastal loop trail runs around Adeul Rock. It is open all year; for inquiries, call the Jumunjin Tourist Information Center at +82-33-640-4535.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 주문진읍 해안로 1976
- Opening hours
- Always open
- Closed
- Open all year
- Admission
- Free
- Contact
- Jumunjin Tourist Information Center, +82-33-640-4535
- Restrooms
- Available
Official information page (Korean)
What is Sodol Adeul Rock Park?
Short answer: A coastal park beyond the white lighthouse of Jumunjin, with rock formations carved by wind and waves.
It is introduced as the highlight of Sodol Beach, and the Sodol coastal loop trail runs around Adeul Rock.
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
Short answer: Admission is free, and it is always open, every day of the year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 주문진읍 해안로 1976 |
| Opening hours | Always open |
| Closed | Open all year |
| Admission | Free |
| Contact | Jumunjin Tourist Information Center, +82-33-640-4535 |
| Restrooms | Available |
You can visit at any time, with no time limits. Take care when walking on the rocks, and stay away from them on days with high waves. For inquiries, call +82-33-640-4535.
What should I see here?
Short answer: See rock formations such as Adeul Rock and Elephant Rock, and follow the Sodol coastal loop trail up to the top of the rocks.
Seen from the road, the dark, sharply angular rocks call to mind a powerful bull. The park is full of curious natural rocks, including Elephant Rock.
Follow the trail to the top of the rocks to see the many rock shapes of Sodol Beach.
Where can I stay near Sodol Adeul Rock Park?
Short answer: The closest is 수안 호스텔 (hostel), about 4 min walk. These are the 3 closest stays within 1 km.
| Stay | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 수안 호스텔 | Hostel | 322 m | About 4 min walk |
| 더·뷰 | Hostel | 331 m | About 4 min walk |
| ZIV지브 | Pension | 371 m | About 5 min walk |
Distances are straight-line distances, so the actual route may be longer; walking times assume 80 m per minute. Select a stay to open its page (in Korean) with check-in times and nearby restaurants and cafés. Property names are shown as officially registered in Korean.
Where can I eat or get coffee near Sodol Adeul Rock Park?
Short answer: 5 restaurants between 79 m and 86 m, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 철이네 | Korean | 79 m | About 1 min walk |
| 광순네 | Korean | 81 m | About 1 min walk |
| 명진이네 | Korean | 81 m | About 1 min walk |
| 수진네 | Korean | 83 m | About 1 min walk |
| 경민네 | Korean | 86 m | About 1 min walk |
Select a name to open its page on our restaurant or café guide (in Korean). The small dots on the map also show nearby places that are not in the tables.
See it on the map
The large purple pin is Sodol Adeul Rock Park. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
What else is there to see near Sodol Adeul Rock Park?
Short answer: The closest is Jumunjin Lighthouse (about 12 min walk), and there are 1 attractions within 4 km.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumunjin Lighthouse | Lighthouse | 952 m | About 12 min walk |
Who is Sodol Adeul Rock Park good for?
- Anyone who wants to see seaside rock formations
- Those who want to add a walking route to a Jumunjin coast trip
- Anyone looking for a free photo spot
Check before you go
- Stay away from the rocks on days with high waves
- Check trail information on site
Checklist
- Check the weather and wave conditions
- Wear non-slip shoes
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Sodol Adeul Rock Park
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission?
It is free and always open, every day of the year.
Where is Sodol Adeul Rock Park?
At 주문진읍 해안로 1976, at the end of the hill beyond the white lighthouse of Jumunjin.
Is there a lighthouse nearby?
The park is beyond the white Jumunjin Lighthouse at the end of the hill. Jumunjin Lighthouse, first lit on March 20, 1918, was the first lighthouse built in what is now Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province.
What can I see here?
Rock formations carved by wind and waves, a rock that looks like a bull, and Elephant Rock; the trail takes you up to the top of the rocks.
Where is the closest place to stay near Sodol Adeul Rock Park?
Hostel 수안 호스텔 is the closest (about 4 min walk). Its page, in Korean, shows the check-in time and nearby restaurants and cafés.
Things to do in Gangneung
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Sources
- Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Korean-language tourist information (attraction details) · Korea Tourism Organization · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
- Official information page · Operator · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
Fees, hours and closing days can change. Please check with the site before you visit.