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Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake (포천 산정호수)

Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake (포천 산정호수) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gyeonggi-do

Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake

Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake is one of Pocheon's most-cited natural-tourism destinations, set in a forested mountain landscape as an artificially-formed lake created in 1925 for irrigation purposes. The lake's distinctive setting — surrounded by Mt. Myeongseongsan and Mt. Maebongsan — gives it striking visual character, with the open lake surface providing reflective water views back toward the surrounding mountain ridges. The area combines walking paths around the lake shoreline, viewing decks at scenic points, lakeside restaurants and cafés, supporting tourism infrastructure (including the Hanwha Resort Sanjeong Lake), and seasonal landscape changes that make the location particularly photogenic. Best in autumn for the surrounding mountain color or in winter for the snow-covered landscape, paired with broader Pocheon-area itineraries including Pocheon Art Valley.

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Why go

Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake is one of Pocheon's most-cited natural-tourism destinations, set in a forested mountain landscape as an artificially-formed lake created in 1925 for irrigation purposes. The lake's distinctive setting — surrounded by Mt. Myeongseongsan and Mt. Maebongsan — gives it striking visual character, with the open lake surface providing reflective water views back toward the surrounding mountain ridges. The area combines walking paths around the lake shoreline, viewing decks at scenic points, lakeside restaurants and cafés, supporting tourism infrastructure (including the Hanwha Resort Sanjeong Lake), and seasonal landscape changes that make the location particularly photogenic. Best in autumn for the surrounding mountain color or in winter for the snow-covered landscape, paired with broader Pocheon-area itineraries including Pocheon Art Valley.

Quick highlights

  • One of Pocheon's most-cited natural-tourism destinations
  • Artificially-formed lake created 1925 for irrigation purposes
  • Surrounded by Mt. Myeongseongsan and Mt. Maebongsan
  • Walking paths around lake shoreline with viewing decks
  • Pairs with Pocheon Art Valley and Hanwha Resort Sanjeong Lake

How to enjoy

On-site facilities: Experience halls, rafting, mountain bike experience, survival game, etc. These highlights come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change — confirm facilities, courses, and access on the official channel before you visit.

Visitor services

Restrooms: Available Interpretation services: Not available These service details come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change — confirm restrooms, interpretation, and reservation requirements on the official channel before you visit.

Nearby best pairs

Other places in Gyeonggi-do that pair well with this visit.

FAQ

Where is Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake located?

104 Sanjeonghosu-ro 411beon-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

What are Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake's opening hours?

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Source: Google Maps (verified 2026-07-12)