Phu Kao Phu Phan Kham National Park sits in Nong Bua Lam Phu Province, just 15 minutes from Ubolratana Dam in neighboring Khon Kaen Province. The route to the park passes through Chong Khao Khat, a sharp curved section of road where Pu Lub Shrine marks the bend. This viewpoint offers elevated views across Ubolratana Dam and toward Phu Aen Skywalk. The camping area lies a short distance from the park headquarters and requires advance reservation by telephone, with a strict no-cancellation policy once bookings are confirmed. Facilities include separate male and female restrooms, shower rooms, washbasins, water supply, waste disposal points, and viewpoints where morning fog can often be observed. Mobile phone reception is available throughout the site. Visitors can enjoy swimming and kayaking activities within the park grounds. Rates range from 30 to 405 baht per person per night, and camping equipment is available for rent.
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Great to go for a day and play in the water
I am truly disappointed to see that the maintenance of this national park leaves much to be desired. The government should pay closer attention to this kind of issue. Regardless of the entrance fee, visitors expect the environment to be respected especially in places that are meant to protect and showcase nature.
There is a very beautiful viewpoint. Above is the Phu Ann Skywalk viewpoint. You can see the 360-degree view of Ubonrat Dam. The viewpoint below will have a kayak for rent for 40 baht per person for 30 minutes.
This national park is a bit small in terms of places to go. But it’s a nice spot to chill and quiet. The dinosaur museum is also small but included in the price. The sky walk is very small but only 50 baht. Would recommend seeing this place and the other national parks connected to it in the same day.
This is a safe family location in the national park. It looks onto the lake with the mountain ridge as a back drop. There is safe camping and BBQ areas with electric lighting to illuminate the numerous pathways. You can also charge devices at the outlets. There are small roofed sitting and recreational areas also a lecture facility for schools and groups. Shelter can be taken in these Thai style shelters during increment weather. Toilet and wash rooms are available. A small shop offers basic needs from toiletries, snacks, noodles, tea coffee, water, soft drinks and beer. The shop recently added a small sitting veranda/balcony to enjoy and relax with the cool breeze from the lake. National Park Rangers patrol the site 24hrs and always maintaining the grounds. All guide advice can be sought at the park office and several trecking routes pointed out. The dam and its 9 hole golf course is a few miles away with a driving range about 1 mile from camp to practice on if required. Enroute to the dam is a full sized pump station with the usual outlets and a 7/11. BBQ essentials can be bought in town and taken back to camp at any time. The camp shop will close around 1700hrs but access in and out is controlled 24/7. There is a relaxed check out time of 0900hrs and later as long as you are packing up. Cheap, safe, and all local amenities within 10 minutes range including country Thai food stalls to the left heading north. This location is 5 stars and a regular outdoors must for me. Edit 18th Dec 2017: I never heard of or ever seen signs prohibiting alcohol in Thailand national parks. There is a small shop that used to sell beer but no more. They have built a great looking outside sitting area but if you want a cold beer then no. Strictly no bringing or sale of alcohol here. So gran will be written off if it does not relax the rule. Yes it's nature and the wderness but it is a relaxation park. Lighting, bbq spots, salas, sitting areas, the shop, bungalows, toilets and the new veranda to picnic an ideal place to socialise sitting in the comfort of nature. Just no alcohol. The signs are on many trees and downgrades the place. Signs for recycling, no smoking, parking, toilets, disabled..... An eyesore. I will refrain from further visits hoping it soon goes back to the carefree place it was.
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Great to go for a day and play in the water
I am truly disappointed to see that the maintenance of this national park leaves much to be desired. The government should pay closer attention to this kind of issue. Regardless of the entrance fee, visitors expect the environment to be respected especially in places that are meant to protect and showcase nature.
There is a very beautiful viewpoint. Above is the Phu Ann Skywalk viewpoint. You can see the 360-degree view of Ubonrat Dam. The viewpoint below will have a kayak for rent for 40 baht per person for 30 minutes.
This national park is a bit small in terms of places to go. But it’s a nice spot to chill and quiet. The dinosaur museum is also small but included in the price. The sky walk is very small but only 50 baht. Would recommend seeing this place and the other national parks connected to it in the same day.
This is a safe family location in the national park. It looks onto the lake with the mountain ridge as a back drop. There is safe camping and BBQ areas with electric lighting to illuminate the numerous pathways. You can also charge devices at the outlets. There are small roofed sitting and recreational areas also a lecture facility for schools and groups. Shelter can be taken in these Thai style shelters during increment weather. Toilet and wash rooms are available. A small shop offers basic needs from toiletries, snacks, noodles, tea coffee, water, soft drinks and beer. The shop recently added a small sitting veranda/balcony to enjoy and relax with the cool breeze from the lake. National Park Rangers patrol the site 24hrs and always maintaining the grounds. All guide advice can be sought at the park office and several trecking routes pointed out. The dam and its 9 hole golf course is a few miles away with a driving range about 1 mile from camp to practice on if required. Enroute to the dam is a full sized pump station with the usual outlets and a 7/11. BBQ essentials can be bought in town and taken back to camp at any time. The camp shop will close around 1700hrs but access in and out is controlled 24/7. There is a relaxed check out time of 0900hrs and later as long as you are packing up. Cheap, safe, and all local amenities within 10 minutes range including country Thai food stalls to the left heading north. This location is 5 stars and a regular outdoors must for me. Edit 18th Dec 2017: I never heard of or ever seen signs prohibiting alcohol in Thailand national parks. There is a small shop that used to sell beer but no more. They have built a great looking outside sitting area but if you want a cold beer then no. Strictly no bringing or sale of alcohol here. So gran will be written off if it does not relax the rule. Yes it's nature and the wderness but it is a relaxation park. Lighting, bbq spots, salas, sitting areas, the shop, bungalows, toilets and the new veranda to picnic an ideal place to socialise sitting in the comfort of nature. Just no alcohol. The signs are on many trees and downgrades the place. Signs for recycling, no smoking, parking, toilets, disabled..... An eyesore. I will refrain from further visits hoping it soon goes back to the carefree place it was.
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at Phu Kao Phu Phan Kham National Park (200m above sea level • 16.84°N, 102.66°E)
