Thung Kamang is located in Chaiyaphum Province, featuring expansive grasslands covered with lush green grass, morning mist, and herds of barking deer roaming throughout the area. Access requires driving to Chulabhorn Dam, passing through Thung Luylai and ascending hills along the way. Before reaching the entrance, there is a Thung Luylai viewpoint on the right where visitors can enjoy sea of mist views. The entrance on the left has staff for reception services. After paying entrance fees, visitors must drive approximately 25 kilometers further, taking 30-45 minutes on roads that are generally good but have some potholes. Camping areas are available for flexible tent setup. Facilities include restrooms and food service until 18:30. Internet signal is available from evening until night but disappears by morning. The area is particularly beautiful at dawn when visitors can enjoy the misty atmosphere and observe deer. Operating hours are strictly 08:00-16:00 only.
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Cool Bar Camp is located in Chaiyaphum province next to Nam Phut Thap Lao spring. The camping area offers a quiet and secluded setting with a natural forest atmosphere where visitors can fall asleep to the sound of flowing water. The weather remains cool throughout the year with clear spring water flowing continuously through the grounds. Guests can bring chairs to sit and soak in the refreshing water. The main Nam Phut Thap Lao spring is accessible within 200 meters with no entrance fee required. Available facilities include parking, electricity, separate male and female toilets, a restaurant for food service, and swimming areas. The site is best suited for adventurous campers rather than those seeking convenience and comfort. Visitors should bring mosquito repellent as insects can be quite active in the area. The camping fee is 100 baht per person per night, and equipment rental is not available.
Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chaiyaphum Province, spanning three districts including Khon San, Kaset Sombun, and Nong Bua Daeng. The site appeals to visitors interested in observing wildlife in natural habitats, particularly at Thung Kamang grassland where various animal species can be seen roaming freely. The sanctuary offers nature study trails and several points of interest for exploration. Guests can choose to visit as a day trip or apply in advance for overnight camping according to sanctuary regulations. Facilities include restrooms, and activities focus on wildlife observation, bird watching, and forest trekking. The camping area provides access to diverse ecosystems within a protected conservation zone. Fees range from 150 to 200 baht per person per night, and equipment rental is not available.
Rai Unalom is a camping area located beside Nam Phud Thap Lao spring in Chaiyaphum province. The site offers a quiet and private environment suited to those seeking a nature-oriented experience. Camping pitches are set along the stream in a shaded setting where the gentle sound of flowing water provides a natural soundtrack throughout the night. The spring maintains clear running water year-round, and visitors can bring chairs to sit and soak in the cool stream about 50 meters from the main water source. This location caters to adventurous campers rather than those prioritizing convenience. Mosquitoes can be persistent, so bringing adequate repellent and coils is advisable. Mobile phone coverage is limited to AIS and DTAC networks only. Available facilities include parking, restrooms, electricity, a shop, a restaurant, and barbecue areas. The site charges 150 baht per person per night, and equipment rental is not available.
Chulabhorn Dam is located in Chaiyaphum Province, offering a quiet camping spot surrounded by abundant nature. This forested area serves as an important freshwater fish breeding ground for the northeastern region. The area features a wildlife reintroduction program with barking deer, deer, mouse deer, monkeys, silver pheasants, and elephants. Campers may encounter wild deer and jungle fowl that visit the area. The dam functions as a multipurpose hydroelectric facility that generates electricity, provides irrigation water during dry seasons, and creates local employment. There is a tent camping area and access to the waterfront where local villagers regularly fish. Accommodation includes rental houses by the dam. Nights are cool to cold with strong winds, and visitors can listen to the sounds of jungle fowl and other wildlife. The facility is managed by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, which continuously develops the surrounding area to maintain ecological balance while promoting sustainable community living alongside nature.
Equipment rental availablePha Pho Mueang campsite in Chaiyaphum sits amid the seasonal Dok Krajiao (Siam tulip) fields of Sai Thong National Park during the rainy season. This campsite in Chaiyaphum draws campers wanting cool weather with morning mist and rain, and this year the field's kept white Krajiao blooms alongside the usual pink ones. Visitors who don't want to walk far can head to the Sub Mongkol service point and catch a shuttle to Thung Bua Sawan 1, or hike the Pha Ham Hod-Thung Bua Sawan nature trail, over 2 kilometers long. Fees are 40 THB park entry per person, 30 THB per car, 20 THB per motorcycle, and 30 THB per person per night for tent pitching. The shaded grounds have a welfare shop serving made-to-order food, newly built separate men's and women's restrooms, and a dishwashing area, but there's no electricity charging point and no trash disposal — campers must carry out their own garbage. Phone signal in the area is very weak.
Pha Pho Mueang Camping Ground is located within Sai Thong National Park in Chaiyaphum Province. The site offers a natural setting with cool temperatures around 19 degrees Celsius. Campers can enjoy views and morning mist from the camping area. Nearby walking trails lead to viewpoints at Pha Ham Hod and Pha Hak Ko cliffs, while Thung Bua Sawan 1 at Dan Sap Mongkhol checkpoint is accessible via a short 300-meter walk. Both areas are connected by footpaths, making exploration convenient. The location provides a quiet retreat away from urban activity, particularly during periods outside the Krajeaw flower blooming season when visitor numbers are lower. Available facilities include viewpoints and mist observation areas, forest walking trails, photography spots, restrooms, shower rooms, and a restaurant. The camping ground charges 30 baht per person per night, and equipment rental services are not available.
Suan Samphanrak is a campsite in Chaiyaphum province located just a 5-minute drive from the entrance to Pa Hin Ngam National Park, known for its seasonal Krachiao flower fields. The site is walk-in only with no advance booking required except for the private tent-house lawn area, and it operates daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with no entry allowed after 8:00 PM. Check-in starts at 8:00 AM and check-out is at 3:00 PM. Camping fee is 200 THB per person per day, which includes free electricity access at every camping spot; guests are advised to bring a 10-15 meter extension cord. Children under 130 cm stay free, while those 130-150 cm pay 100 THB and those over 150 cm pay full price. AIS and True mobile signals work well here, though dtac signal is weak; WiFi is also available. Small pets are allowed if owners clean up after them. Smoking and open fires on the grass are prohibited.
Equipment rental availableYadaphuview Farmstay is located along the route ascending to Mor Hin Khao, four kilometers before reaching the main site in Chaiyaphum Province. The campsite sits on a mountaintop offering views suitable for sunrise watching in the morning and stargazing at night. The setting provides opportunities for photography and relaxation, with viewpoints that overlook the surrounding landscape and occasional sea of mist. All vehicle types can access the site with ease. Facilities include parking, restrooms, and showers. Visitors may pitch their own tents or opt for dome tents that accommodate two people. Rates range from 200 to 900 baht per person per night, and equipment rental is available.
