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Damyangho reservoir and its intake tower beneath forested mountains in Damyang
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Hot places · Damyang · Jeonnam

Damyangho Lake

담양호

A large mountain reservoir anchoring the Yongmaru lakeside route below Chuwolsan, not one continuous public promenade; choose an exact tourist access point and check trail sections, water works, weather, parking and the rural return. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Damyang · Jeonnam
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Korean map search · 담양호 관광지 금성산성길 366
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · Damyangho Lake · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    PLAN THE VISIT

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    RegionDamyang · Jeonnam
    Korean map search담양호 관광지 금성산성길 366
    Map-data correctionKorea Era rejects the current TourAPI coordinate located outside Korea and uses Damyang County's official tourism map point instead
    Shoreline boundaryThe reservoir, dam, scenic road, Yongmaru trail and Chuwolsan approaches are separate access environments
    Water boundaryNo general swimming, boating, fishing or shoreline-entry permission is implied
    Transport boundaryChoose the exact access and return before travelling; rural buses and taxis can be infrequent
    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the real Damyangho water, intake structure and forested mountain shoreline

    It does not prove today's water level, public dam access, open trail, weather, parking or return transport.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

    Mobility checkTrail grade, steps, surface conditions, rest points and step-free alternatives are not assumed; check the official access notice.

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Choose a named lake access rather than navigating to open water

      Damyangho is a large working reservoir surrounded by separate roads, the Chuwolsan tourist area, Yongmaru trails and water facilities. Use the official tourism-point coordinate and a named parking or trailhead.

    2. 02
      Stay within the chosen public viewpoint or signed trail

      A reservoir shoreline is not one continuous promenade. Do not enter dam works, service roads, steep banks or water without explicit permission, and follow any maintenance or water-level barrier.

    3. 03
      Reconfirm the rural return before extending along the shore

      The tourism record gives a broad 09:00-18:00 visitor reference, but individual trails and facilities differ. Protect daylight, weather and the last practical bus or taxi.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Is the lake pin a universal entrance?

    No. It is an official tourism destination point; choose the named trail, viewpoint or facility needed for the final route.

    Why does Korea Era not use the current TourAPI coordinate?

    That source record currently places Damyangho outside Korea. The catalogue uses Damyang County's official tourism map coordinate instead.

    Are the operating details for Damyangho Lake live?

    The displayed guidance was checked August 30, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

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    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Damyangho Lake

    A large mountain reservoir anchoring the Yongmaru lakeside route below Chuwolsan, not one continuous public promenade; choose an exact tourist access point and check trail sections, water works, weather, parking and the rural return. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    TRAVEL KNOWLEDGE DOCUMENT

    Damyangho Lake

    담양호A reviewed foundation built from official sources. Traveler edits are checked before publication.
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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A large mountain reservoir anchoring the Yongmaru lakeside route below Chuwolsan, not one continuous public promenade; choose an exact tourist access point and check trail sections, water works, weather, parking and the rural return. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionDamyang · Jeonnam
    Korean map search담양호 관광지 금성산성길 366
    Official destination pointDamyang County tourism coordinate near the Damyangho visitor area
    Published visitor reference09:00-18:00 in the current tourism record
    Map-data correctionKorea Era rejects the current TourAPI coordinate located outside Korea and uses Damyang County's official tourism map point instead
    Shoreline boundaryThe reservoir, dam, scenic road, Yongmaru trail and Chuwolsan approaches are separate access environments
    Water boundaryNo general swimming, boating, fishing or shoreline-entry permission is implied
    Transport boundaryChoose the exact access and return before travelling; rural buses and taxis can be infrequent
    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the real Damyangho water, intake structure and forested mountain shorelineIt does not prove today's water level, public dam access, open trail, weather, parking or return transport.
    Current official guideDamyang County Culture & Tourism · official Damyangho guideChecked August 30, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkTrail grade, steps, surface conditions, rest points and step-free alternatives are not assumed; check the official access notice.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before travel

      Choose a named lake access rather than navigating to open water

      Damyangho is a large working reservoir surrounded by separate roads, the Chuwolsan tourist area, Yongmaru trails and water facilities. Use the official tourism-point coordinate and a named parking or trailhead.

    2. 02
      At the lake

      Stay within the chosen public viewpoint or signed trail

      A reservoir shoreline is not one continuous promenade. Do not enter dam works, service roads, steep banks or water without explicit permission, and follow any maintenance or water-level barrier.

    3. 03
      Before leaving

      Reconfirm the rural return before extending along the shore

      The tourism record gives a broad 09:00-18:00 visitor reference, but individual trails and facilities differ. Protect daylight, weather and the last practical bus or taxi.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Navigate to a named visitor area or Yongmaru trailhead, never to the visual centre of the lake.
    • Download the route and save a return contact before leaving Damyang town.
    • Treat barriers around water infrastructure as firm even when a viewpoint appears close beyond them.
    • Search “담양호 관광지 금성산성길 366” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Recheck weather, trail or garden closures, last entry and seasonal conditions before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is the lake pin a universal entrance?

    No. It is an official tourism destination point; choose the named trail, viewpoint or facility needed for the final route.

    Why does Korea Era not use the current TourAPI coordinate?

    That source record currently places Damyangho outside Korea. The catalogue uses Damyang County's official tourism map coordinate instead.

    Are the operating details for Damyangho Lake live?

    The displayed guidance was checked August 30, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Damyangho Lake · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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