We list three campgrounds in Narathiwat, all in national parks: the rainforest of Budo–Su-ngai Padi, the beach and hills of Ao Manao–Khao Tanyong, and a streamside ground at Si Po waterfall. A short list, but it covers forest, sea and waterfall.
Pitching starts at ฿30 per person at all three, and all have toilets and gear to rent. Beyond that they differ a great deal: Ao Manao–Khao Tanyong has showers, electricity, a restaurant and a coffee shop, while the other two are simple grounds in the forest.
Counted across the 3 campsites shown on this page, ordered by how many list each one.
Budo–Su-ngai Padi National Park is rich lower-southern rainforest; its campsite is near the park office, with nature trails and birdwatching. Ao Manao–Khao Tanyong National Park has both a beach and forested hills; it is a favourite place to relax for local people, has wild monkeys to watch, and is the most comfortable of the three. Namtok Si Po National Park has a streamside ground, a waterfall to swim at and nature trails to walk.
February to April has the least rain, good for both the beach and the forest trails. May to September brings showers, green forest and full waterfalls. November and December are the wettest months on the lower South's Gulf side — rough sea, fast-rising streams and frequent flooding in low-lying areas — and are best avoided.
None of the grounds reports providing drinking water, so bring your own. On our information the Budo and Si Po grounds have no electricity or showers — pack lights. All three rent gear, but call the park ahead to ask how many tents are available, whether the ground is open and what the roads are like. At Ao Manao, keep food shut away from the monkeys.
Pitching starts at ฿30 per person at all three; renting a park tent costs extra.
Yes — all three parks rent camping gear, though you should call ahead.
Ao Manao–Khao Tanyong National Park, with toilets, showers, electricity, a restaurant, a coffee shop and other shops.
