Hwacheon County is a county located in the province of Gangwon-do, South Korea. It is situated in a region where the northern border is positioned within nine kilometres of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in certain areas. The county shares borders with Cheorwon to the northwest and north, Yanggu to the east, Chuncheon to the south, and the Gyeonggi-do province to the southwest.
The geography of Hwacheon County consists primarily of mountains and rivers interspersed with small farming communities, military bases, and military training grounds. The area is notably recognized for its natural scenery, specifically its rivers, lake trout, and indigenous otters.