Camp Jackson, Uijeongbu

Name: Camp Jackson
Address: Uijeongbu, South Korea

#6 among attractions in Uijeongbu

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Camp Jackson is a United States Army camp south of Camp Red Cloud and 20 miles south of the city of Uijeongbu at the throat of the Uijeongbu Corridor, on the National Highway 3 now in the far northern Dobong-gu suburb of Seoul. It was one of the smallest US military installations in South Korea. The camp was named after Private First Class George W. Jackson who was awarded the Silver Star during the Korean War. ()

Local name: 캠프 잭슨 Coordinates: 37°41'53"N, 127°2'38"E

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Uijeongbu South Korea

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Camp Jackson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dobongsan, Doseonsa, Onggi Folk Museum, Bukhansanseong.

1.5 miW
Lush peak with big rocks and an old temple
Dobongsan, Seoul
40 min walk • Dobongsan is a mountain in Bukhansan National Park, South Korea. It extends across Seoul, the national capital, and the cities of Yangju and Uijeongbu, in the province of Gyeonggi-do. It has an elevation of 739.5 m. Nearby Dobongsan Station is named after it.
4.2 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple, Temple
Doseonsa, Seoul
107 min walk • Doseonsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. It is located at 264 Ui-dong, in the Gangbuk-gu area of the city and is the largest temple complex on Bukhansan, the most prominent mountain north of Seoul.
3.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Onggi Folk Museum, Seoul
87 min walk • The Onggi Folk Museum, located in Seoul, South Korea is a private museum specializing in onggi, Korean earthenware which is used for storage and utilitarian purposes. It was established as the Goryeo Folk Museum in 1991 and later was changed to the current name.
4.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Bukhansanseong, Seoul
126 min walk • The Bukhansanseong is a fortress located in Gyeonggi-do and Seoul, South Korea, dating back to the middle Joseon period. The present fort was completed in 1711, though plans for the structure date back to 1659.
3.8 miSW
Triple-peaked mountain, a local landmark
Bukhansan, Seoul
97 min walk • Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul, South Korea. There are three major peaks, Baegundae 836.5 meters, Insubong 810.5 meters, Mangyeongdae 787.0 meters.
2.1 miE
Scenic peak with temples and waterfalls
Suraksan, Seoul
54 min walk • Suraksan is a mountain in South Korea. It extends across the district of Nowon-gu in Seoul, the national capital, and the cities of Namyangju and Uijeongbu, in the province of Gyeonggi-do. It has an elevation of 637.7 m.
3.1 miS
City
Nowon District, Seoul
80 min walk • Nowon District is a residential district of Seoul, South Korea, located in the most northeastern part of the metropolitan city. It has the highest population density in Seoul, with 619,509 people living in the area of 35.44 km².
3.5 miSW
Mountain park with trails and temples
Bukhansan National Park
90 min walk • Nestled within the Gyeonggi-do region of South Korea, Bukhansan National Park offers visitors a breathtaking escape into nature just a short distance from the bustling city of Seoul. This expansive park spans over 78 square kilometers and is renowned for its scenic...
4.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cheonbosan, Uijeongbu
125 min walk • Cheonbosan is a mountain in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It can be found in the city of Yangju. Cheonbosan has an elevation of 336.8 m. The recently placed survey marker stone at the top of Cheonbosan indicates that it has an elevation of 423 m. Also, three GPS readings average out to 417 m.
4.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul
126 min walk • Seoul National University of Science and Technology is a national university located in Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul National University of Science and Technology originated from Public Eoeudong Vocational Continuing School.
5.2 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Taereung International Skating Rink, Seoul
133 min walk • Taereung International Skating Rink is a speed skating oval in South Korea, used for training and competitions, operated by the Korean Olympic Committee.