The park contains over 1,900 fossilized dinosaur footprints, some of which are among the largest ever discovered.
The sedimentary rock layers in this area were formed approximately 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period.
The name 'Sangjokam' translates to 'Elephant Leg Rock' due to its appearance as a table support structure.
The site is designated as a Natural Monument of South Korea for its paleontology value.
The coastal cliff faces show clear horizontal bedding planes resulting from millions of years of deposition.
Many of the dinosaur footprints belong to sauropods, theropods, and ornithopods.
Sangjokam County Park is a coastal geological site in Goseong-gun known for its extensive collection of dinosaur footprints and unique layered sedimentary rock formations. The park features a coastal walking trail that leads to the Sangjokam sea caves, formed by wave erosion along the Cretaceous period strata. It houses the Goseong Dinosaur Museum, which displays fossils and reconstructions of prehistoric creatures found in the region. The coastline is part of a UNESCO World Heritage-nominated dinosaur fossil site zone. The rock formations resemble the shape of a table leg, known locally as Sangjok, from which the park derives its name. Visitors can observe hundreds of fossilized tracks embedded in the shoreline sedimentary rocks. The park provides coastal views of the South Sea and access to a rocky beach area.
Inside the main sea cave looking outward toward the ocean at low tide.
Check the tide schedule in advance, as the most famous caves are only accessible during low tide.
Wear shoes with excellent traction as the coastal rock surfaces are slippery when wet.
The coastal trail is largely exposed to the sun; carry water and sun protection regardless of the season.
Attempting to walk the shoreline path during high tide, which can submerge the primary trails.
Do not touch or damage fossilized footprints; respect geological protection barriers.
