Camping on the Wugongshan summit ridge has become a defining experience for outdoor enthusiasts from across Hunan and Jiangxi. On summer weekends, hundreds of tents dot the high meadows, their occupants sleeping above the clouds at over 1,700 meters and waking to sunrises that sweep across a sea of mist filling the valleys below. The experience is accessible to moderately fit walkers without specialist equipment — gear rental at the trailhead covers most needs.
The best camping spots are on the open grassland sections below the main summit, where the meadow dips toward a natural shelter from the prevailing winds. Several permanent camping facilities at the trailhead village provide showers, food, and equipment storage. Booking ahead on summer and autumn weekends is essential; the park management has been managing capacity to prevent degradation of the meadows.