About Khao Kho National Park
Khao Kho National Park is a mountainous protected area in Khao Kho District, Phetchabun Province, northern Thailand. Covering forested hills and plateaus of the Phetchabun Range, it is known for its cool climate, sea of mist viewpoints, waterfalls and pine forests. Established as a national park to protect watershed forests, it also preserves sites related to its past as a former conflict area and is a popular nature and scenic destination.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a cool mountain landscape with forested hills, grasslands and viewpoints overlooking valleys often filled with morning mist. The park contains waterfalls, nature trails, camping areas and scenic drives along ridge roads. Facilities include a visitor centre, viewpoints and memorial sites. The environment is quiet and natural, suitable for sightseeing, photography, short hikes and camping, with hill-tribe villages and agricultural areas in the surroundings.
Key highlights
- 01
Sea of mist viewpoints over Khao Kho mountains, especially at sunrise
- 02
Khao Kho Memorial Sacrifice Monument and Weapon Museum
- 03
Than Thip and Wang Kan Lueang Waterfalls within the park area
- 04
Cool climate and pine forests on the Phetchabun Range plateau
- 05
Camping and nature trail areas with panoramic mountain scenery
History of Khao Kho National Park
The Khao Kho area was a site of conflict between government forces and insurgents from 1968 to 1982. After the conflict ended, the area was developed for conservation and commemoration, with the Khao Kho Sacrificial Monument built to honor those who lost their lives. The national park was later established to protect the watershed forests of the Phetchabun Range.
Culture & Context
The park area includes communities of Hmong hill-tribe villages and agricultural settlements known for temperate crops, strawberries and coffee. The cool mountain culture and memorial sites are part of the local identity and visitor experience.
Route
| By air |
|---|