[2025 Pak Chong Attraction] Travel Guide for Pha Kluai Mai Campsite (Updated Jul)

#100waysoftravel Pha Kluai Mai Camping Ground, nestled in the region of Nakhon Ratchasima and within the Khao Yai National Park. This campsite is a perfect destination for anyone who love nature and adventurous. Drove there from Ayutthaya with my local Thai friends, it was taking around 3 hrs to reach the destination. Noted that there has a entrance fee to access the park, THB 400 for adult and THB 200 for child, parking and clean bathrooms provided. The campsite is shady, full of dense trees and the weather is cool. Just bring your own food and light, they have charcoal, fire pits, tents, sleeping bags, pillows, ground sheet to rent for quite cheap price. The hiking trails were great and the waterfalls were facinating. Overall it was an amazing experiance! 🦌The deers at the campsite are very docile and approachable! ⏩ Rated: 4.8/5. I would definitely recomend this campsite to anyone who enjoys camping hiking and nature exploration. 📍C9JX+CXW, Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand.

Khao Yai National Park is a hiker's dream, offering seven trails of varying difficulty. Here's a detailed itinerary: Day 1 We traveled by train, but it's not recommended in April due to the heat. Consider researching bus options instead. If taking the train, depart from Bangkok's Krung Thep station, preferably on the 10:35 Express train for a shorter journey. Due to the heat, second-class seating with air conditioning is highly recommended. Third class only has fans and natural air, and it feels like your head is in an air fryer... We bought tickets last minute and only had standing room, but luckily managed to snag two empty seats for the whole trip, though it was still quite hot. Upon arriving in Pak Chong, we rented a motorbike (search "rent" on Google Maps for options). Consider getting a massage and waiting for the Pak Chong Night Market, located near the train station. Day 2 We rode our motorbike to Khao Yai National Park. The entrance fee is 300 baht per person + 20 baht for the motorbike. It's several kilometers from the entrance to the visitor center. Once there, book the night safari (600 baht per vehicle, regardless of the number of passengers). They'll tell you your vehicle number in advance so you can easily find your guide. Then, start hiking! You can choose your trail at the visitor center (see photo). Paid trails come with a guide. While the trails aren't particularly difficult, the guide helps you spot unique plants and animals. We saw gibbons, which we would have missed without our guide. Overall, for those accustomed to hiking around Sichuan, the trails here are of low to medium difficulty (personally, I found them less challenging than the Monk's Trail in Chiang Mai). Visitors not staying overnight gather at 7pm for the night safari. The night safari is truly fascinating! We saw foxes, porcupines, barking deer, weasels, snakes, and deer. Seeing elephants requires exceptional luck. Day 3 We stayed for two more days before returning to Bangkok from the same train station. We recommend the No. 72 express train, and again, second class with air conditioning! Summary: Khao Yai National Park is perfect for hiking enthusiasts who want to tackle multiple trails. Overnight camping is also an option. Less experienced hikers can choose free trails with minimal elevation gain and great views. Don't miss the night safari! It's a wonderful experience to engage your senses in the darkness and search for nocturnal creatures.

Camping⛺️Pha Kluai Mai is located in Khao Yai National Park. There are many activities and natural places for us to explore here. Therefore, camping at Pha Kluai Mai is another activity that we must do. We chose Pha Kluai Mai because it is next to a stream. There are deer 🦌 waiting to greet us. They seem to be familiar with people, so they did not run away. We were able to take pictures of them up close. Their eyes were sparkling. Walking on the bridge, we like the wide stream, clear water, and not deep. But with the cold weather, it was very cold to go into the water. I love the atmosphere here the most. The friendship of nature is good for the heart. #MissingNature #CampingGlamping