About Khlong Phanom National Park
Khlong Phanom National Park is a protected forest area in Phanom District, Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. Established in 2000, it covers about 410 square kilometres of limestone karst mountains, dense evergreen forest and cave systems within the Khao Sok–Khlong Phanom forest complex. The park is notable for its rugged karst scenery, extensive caves, waterfalls and diverse wildlife, forming a contiguous habitat with neighbouring Khao Sok National Park.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rugged, forested limestone karst landscape with dense evergreen forest, caves, streams and waterfalls. The park has a visitor centre, marked nature trails, viewpoints and cave systems that are explored with a guide. Facilities are basic and focused on nature-based activities such as trekking, caving, wildlife and birdwatching, and photography. The environment is remote and natural, contiguous with Khao Sok National Park to the north.
Key highlights
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Limestone karst mountains and cliffs forming part of the Phuket Range
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Extensive cave systems including Tham Kep and Tham Hoi
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Dense evergreen and limestone forest with diverse flora and fauna
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Waterfalls and forest streams within the park interior
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Contiguous forest corridor with Khao Sok National Park supporting wildlife habitat