It was designated as the 18th national park in 1987 and is the fourth largest among mountain-type national parks.
Gukmangbong Peak (1,420.8m), Yeonhwabong Peak (1,383m), and Dosolbong Peak (1,314.2m) rise on the ridge of Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, centering on Birobong Peak, which is 1,439.5m above sea level.
