Cha-am forest park lands national camping award

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Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park in Cha-am has officially earned its place among Thailand’s top nature escapes after receiving national certification under the Thailand Tourism Standard for the 2025 fiscal year.

The award, handed out by the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, celebrates parks that excel in safety, service quality, and site management for camping and eco-tourism.

Patthanaphan Jueajan, Head of Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park, accepted the prestigious honour during a glitzy awards ceremony at the Centara Grand Ballroom, Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao in Bangkok.

Located just 30 minutes from Hua Hin, the forest park is famed for its pristine trails, lush limestone hills, and panoramic views of the Cha-am coastline.

It has long been a favourite among hikers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers looking to escape the tourist crowds and reconnect with Thailand’s wild side.

The park boasts two distinct hiking trails. The shorter, 150-metre route climbs gently to the Phanthurat Mirror Viewpoint — a popular spot for sunrise selfies and coastal views.

The trail was recently upgraded from old, rotting wooden steps to sturdy concrete, making it more accessible for families and older visitors.

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Will have to give this one a go when camping season arrives, though I imagine it'll be rammed at weekends!

[Big Boy]

It is well deserved. A lovely little spot, although very little to do, and you're right, it gets very busy at weekends. We've used the toilet facilities there with much trepidation. I haven't noticed shower facilities.

Nice to visit for a few hours, but I think overnight camping could be a challenge. A lot of monkeys as well.

Hiking deep into the park can be a challenge - I had to turn back, but my son made it to the collapsed cave.

[Dannie Boy]

I’ve been there a couple of times for day trips rather than overnight camping and the last time was pre-Covid so at least 6 years ago, but worth going to as it’s on my doorstep


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[Big Boy]

Yes, I covered it here https://www.huahinforum.com/viewtopic.p ... 8&start=33 in 2023, although for some reason you have to click the links to view the photos. I've been there a few times since, and the 2023 photos are mainly representative of what's there now.