Camping
One activity which should not be missed at Khao Yai in the cool season is camping in nature, surrounded by forest and streams. It is recommended for people fleeing the urban jungle, or getting quality time with their families or friends. At night time, it is very dark as there is no light pollution, and a multitude of stars are visible all over the sky.
Khao Yai National Park currently has one open campsite, Lam Ta Khong Campground. This is a large open piece of grassland next to the river, which is home to a population of otters. It is surrounded by trees which are a habitat for monkeys and gibbons. Even deer can be observed foraging. Despite being this close to nature, the campground has every modern facility.
Best time to camp : Cool season from November to March
There are two campsites for tourists which are:
| Location | Capacity |
| 1 | Lam Ta Khong Campground | 580 visitors |
| 2 | Khao Rom Viewpoint Campground (seasonal overflow only) | 1,000 visitors |
Using the service
Register to reserve campground space through the online system, or travel by yourself to the campground in the case that the campground is not fully booked.
It is recommended to book before noon on the desired day.
Pay the camping fee at the campground office.
If you have not prepared camping equipment, it is possible to rent through the same online channel.
If you cancel a reservation, you can download the refund request form for camping and services of the National Park.
| Online Booking | Refund Request Form |
Service Condition
● You may make a reservation 60 days in advance for a maximum three consecutive days of stay
● It is forbidden to put up a tent outside the campground
● The restaurant and shop at the campground are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Facilities
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| Restroom | Shower room | Parking |
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| Electricity | Store | Restaurant / Coffee shop |
Rental charges for camping space
| Adult 30 Baht/Person/Night | Child 10 Baht/Person/Night |
Motorhome
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Recreational vehicle (RV) : 300 Baht/Night
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Motorhome type car roof tent : 200 Baht/Night
Rental charges for camping equipment
| Equipment | Fee |
 | Three-person tent | 225 Baht/Night |
| Two-person tent | 150 Baht/Night |
 | Sleeping bag | 30 Baht/Night |
 | Blanket | 20 Baht/Night |
 | Sleeping board | 20 Baht/Night |
 | Mat | 20 Baht/Night |
 | Pillow | 10 Baht/Night |
 | Canvas sheet | 40 Baht/Night |
Recommendations for pitching a tent
1. Choose a spot for your tent in advance before travelling, which should be a space you have already used, to prevent expanding the camp. If it is your first time, practise pitching your tent before travelling, Otherwise you may waste hours pitching your tent. Find your camping spot at least an hour before sundown, to complete pitching your tent before it gets dark.
2. Choose a camping spot with adequate water supply and spread a plastic sheet on the ground to keep the floor of the tent dry, so you don't have to dig ditches for water run-off. However, you should pitch your tent at least 30 metres from natural water.
3. Don't pitch your tent under a large tree. Heavy rain may break off branches which will fall to the ground, and there is a danger from lightning in the event of a thunderstorm. Choose a spot with not too much shade and far away from bigger trees, so if they fall down, you will be outside the radius of falling branches.
4. Don't pitch your tent in an open area. You need the protection of the tree line to prevent your tent being swept away by high winds.
5. Don't pitch your tent at the foot of a hill. If it rains hard there may be flash floods, which can be dangerous.
6. Don't pitch your tent in a dry riverbed under any circumstances, as heavy rain can turn it into a stream in just a few minutes.
7. Don't pitch your tent on thick grass or damp areas, because this is usually where you find mosquitoes and other insects
8. Before pitching your tent, check the area for animal tracks, which may indicate animal trails. If it looks unsafe, please avoid it.
9. When camping in the rainy season, also put up a flysheet and dig ditches around the tent
10. Beware of venomous animals such as snakes, scorpions and centipedes, which may seek out dry spaces in the tent, or get into sleeping bags or shoes which are not carefully stored. Check your sleeping bag or shoes carefully before you put them on.
You may spread insecticide or lime all around the tent.
11. Do your cooking in the designated zones.
