About Lubuk Yu Ecopark
Lubuk Yu Ecopark is a forest-based recreational park located in Kuala Sentul, Maran District, Pahang, within the Tekam Forest Reserve. It is centered on the Lubuk Yu River with clear pools, small cascades and surrounding lowland dipterocarp forest. Managed by the Pahang State Forestry Department, it is notable as a popular local picnic, river-bathing and camping destination offering natural river pools and forested surroundings near Maran town.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested river park with clear, shallow to deep river pools, rocky riverbed, small waterfalls and cascades surrounded by secondary and lowland forest. The site has designated picnic shelters, camping grounds, chalets, toilets, surau and parking areas along the riverbank. Visitors can wade and bathe in the river, picnic by the water, camp overnight, walk along forest trails and enjoy the natural forest environment. The setting is rustic and nature-oriented rather than urban parkland.
Key highlights
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Clear river pools and small cascades of Sungai Yu suitable for wading and river bathing
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Forested setting within Tekam Forest Reserve with lowland dipterocarp trees
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Designated picnic and camping areas along the riverbank
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Natural forest trails and nature observation opportunities
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Family-friendly recreational area managed by Pahang State Forestry Department
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan, followed by road transfer to Maran/Kuala Sentul. |
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| By train | No direct rail access to the ecopark; nearest railway station is Mentakab. |
| By road |