About Lam Nam Kok National Park
Lam Nam Kok National Park is a protected forested area in Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand, centered along the Kok River. Covering about 480 square kilometres across Mueang Chiang Rai and neighbouring districts, it is known for mountain landscapes, waterfalls such as Khun Korn Waterfall, and natural hot springs including Pong Phra Bat. The park protects watershed forests and offers hiking, nature study and river scenery near Chiang Rai city.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a mountainous forest park along the Kok River with dense mixed deciduous and evergreen forest, river valleys and viewpoints. Main accessible areas include the Khun Korn Waterfall trail (about 1.4 km walk through bamboo forest), Pong Phra Bat and Huai Mak Liam hot springs with bathing pools, nature trails, and camping areas. Facilities are basic and trails involve natural uneven terrain, steps and stream crossings.
Key highlights
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Khun Korn Waterfall - 70-metre high waterfall accessible via forest trail
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Pong Phra Bat Hot Spring - natural mineral hot springs with bathing pools
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Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring
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Kok River scenery and watershed forest landscapes
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Viewpoints and nature trails for forest and birdwatching
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Camping and picnic areas within the park