Cha-am Forest Park

Cha-am Forest Park is a coastal forest park in Cha-am Subdistrict, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand, located near Cha-am Beach along Phetkasem Road. Managed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, it preserves a shady casuarina pine forest. Notable for its tranquil shaded environment, picnic areas and easy access from the beach town, it offers a quiet natural retreat for relaxation away from the busy seaside.

Visitors can expect a quiet, shaded coastal forest dominated by tall casuarina pines with sandy ground and well-spaced trees. The park has simple walking paths, open clearings with picnic tables and shelters, and a calm, cool atmosphere compared to the nearby beach. It is primarily a day-use nature area for strolling, resting in shade, photography and birdwatching, without major built attractions or commercial development.

Established and managed by the Royal Forest Department, now the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, as a forest park to conserve the remaining coastal casuarina forest and provide a public recreation and environmental education area for Cha-am District.