Bukit Bakar Recreational Forest

Bukit Bakar Recreational Forest is a protected recreational forest located in Bukit Bakar, Machang District, Kelantan, Malaysia, managed by the Kelantan State Forestry Department. Situated about 14 kilometres from Machang town, it features lowland dipterocarp forest, streams and small waterfalls. The site is notable for its natural forest setting, picnic and camping facilities, and jungle trails, serving as a popular local nature recreation area for day visits and outdoor activities.

Visitors can expect a lowland dipterocarp forest setting with shaded jungle trails, small streams and waterfalls, and open picnic and camping areas. The site has basic recreational facilities including shelters, rest huts, toilets and a surau. Activities centre on nature walks, jungle trekking, river bathing, picnicking and camping. The environment is natural and forested with dense vegetation, bird sounds and cool stream water, suitable for family day trips and short nature excursions.

Gazetted as part of the Bukit Bakar Forest Reserve and managed by the Kelantan State Forestry Department for forest conservation and public recreation; established as a Hutan Lipur (recreational forest) to provide public access to protected lowland forest

Popular local leisure and family recreation site for residents of Machang and surrounding areas, reflecting community use of forest areas for picnics, gatherings and nature-based recreation