Korean Dictionary
How to say "Camping" in Korean
“Camping” in Korean is 캠핑 (pronounced "kaemping").
캠핑
kaemping
Usage & Context
Camping is a popular outdoor activity in Korea, with numerous campgrounds throughout the country. Many Koreans enjoy camping near rivers and mountains.
Example Sentence
친구들과 캠핑을 가고 싶어요.
I want to go camping with my friends.
How to use 캠핑 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Camping” is 캠핑, romanized as kaemping.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 캠핑.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '캠핑' as 'kaem-ping'. 'Kaem' sounds like 'cam' in 'camera', and 'ping' is like 'ping' in 'ping-pong'. The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Recounting a recent family outing.
주말에 가족들과 캠핑 가서 맛있는 고기 구워 먹었어요.
I went camping with my family on the weekend and grilled delicious meat.
Discussing the advancements in camping equipment.
요즘 캠핑 장비가 너무 잘 나와서 편하게 즐길 수 있어요.
Camping gear is so good these days that you can enjoy it comfortably.
Brainstorming ideas for an upcoming holiday.
다음 휴가 때는 제주도로 캠핑 여행을 떠나볼까 해요.
For my next vacation, I'm thinking of going on a camping trip to Jeju Island.
Cultural Context
Camping is a hugely popular leisure activity in Korea, especially 'auto-camping' (car camping) where people drive their cars directly to a campsite. Many Koreans enjoy setting up elaborate campsites with gourmet food, often including Korean BBQ. There are numerous well-maintained campgrounds across the country, often near mountains, rivers, or the coast, offering a great escape from city life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 캠핑 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
캠핑 가다
to go camping
캠핑 장비
camping gear
캠핑 요리
camping food/cooking
Related Expressions
캠핑장
kaempingjang
campground
텐트
tenteu
tent
바비큐
babikyu
BBQ
야영
yayeong
camping (more traditional/rustic term)
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