Camping in Toucheng 頭城鎮, Yilan County 宜蘭縣



Toucheng 頭城 is located on the east coast near Yilan 宜蘭 and in Yilan County 宜蘭縣. From Xindian 新店 follow Highway 9 towards Pinglin and Yilan to the coastal flat land. When you cross the mountains and are on the coastal flat lands you will follow the signs to the north (left) away from Yilan which is to the south. Once in Toucheng another clearly marked road sign will direct you to the Toucheng Seaside Park.

It is roughly 60 km so allow at least 2 hours from Xindian if traveling by scooter or car. From Taipei go South on Roosevelt Road. When you cross the river into Xindian, the name will change to Bei Xin Road but the road remains the same. Where you would turn right to go to Wulai, you will continue straight and the road will become Hwy. 9. Once you are out of Xindian you will start to climb the mountain hills. Roads can have dangerously sharp curves. Much of the road has little or no shoulder to drive on.

The beach is not the greatest for swimming or sunbathing but it is ok for wading. The surf is rough and the beach rocky with some patches of gray sand which is littered with some trash.

The park is well maintained and the camping area while small is very nice. There is a grassy area just above the beach where no camping is permitted. It would be suitable for Frisbee, football, or other outdoor games. There is an observation tower overlooking the seaside. The campsites have some shade trees, BBQ pits, picnic tables and tent platforms. Campsites are very clean. Toilet houses are adequate, with showers but no hot water and are as clean as can be expected. The park is generally quiet and relaxing. We were the only overnight campers during our stay, but a lot of day trippers came in tour buses and locals continued to come by in small numbers throughout the night.

Camping is free with a $1000 deposit. This includes the key to the gate, which is only necessary if you travel by car. Free parking is also available. Overall I think this is a choice spot. I will visit again at some point.





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