It is one of the 8 Scenic Spots of Seocheon (서천팔경; 舒川八景) and was designated as Natural Monument No.169 in 1965.

[2] There are about 85 aerials of camellia trees over 500 years old in this area and has a dense forest of 8,265 square metres (2.042 acres).

Located in Maryang-ri, the forest is situated on a low hill about 4.5 kilometers away from the coast of Seodo Elementary School.

The area is visited by many tourists because of its geographical characteristics, and a place where both sunrises and sunsest may be seen.

On the opposite side of the Maryang-ri Camellia Forest, there is a Seocheon Thermal Power Plant.