Jipdarigol Recreational Forest in Chuncheon prohibits barbecues using charcoal, briquettes or firewood from November 1 to December 15. Portable gas stoves are permitted. The official notice also applies the charcoal restriction each spring from February 1 to May 15. Picnic platform decks operate only from May through October, with same-day use from 09:00 to 19:00. No-shows are not automatically refunded; check the cancellation process. Address: 130 Hwaakjiam 1-gil, Sabuk-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do.
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Jipdarigol Forest: November charcoal ban and picnic deck closure
Charcoal, briquettes and firewood barbecues are banned November 1–December 15; portable gas stoves are allowed.
Visitors from November should check their cooking equipment and whether seasonal picnic decks are open.
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What we're seeing
Permission to cook does not mean charcoal grilling is allowed.
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What we still don't know
Live availability and emergency fire-related restrictions have not been independently confirmed.