About Mae Takhrai National Park
Mae Takhrai National Park is a protected forest area spanning Mae Tha District in Lamphun Province and San Kamphaeng, Doi Saket and Mae On districts in Chiang Mai Province, northern Thailand. Established in 2017 as Thailand's 123rd national park, it covers about 354 square kilometres of mountainous mixed deciduous and pine forest. The park is notable for the Mae Takhrai Reservoir, Tat Moei Waterfall, scenic viewpoints and watershed forests that support diverse flora and fauna.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a mountainous forest landscape centered on the Mae Takhrai Reservoir and surrounding hills covered in mixed deciduous, dry dipterocarp and pine forest. Areas to explore include reservoir viewpoints, forest trails, Tat Moei Waterfall and camping grounds. The environment is quiet and natural with opportunities for nature walks, photography and birdwatching. Facilities are basic and focused on nature-based recreation, with a visitor centre and designated camping areas.
Key highlights
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Mae Takhrai Reservoir and dam viewpoint
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Tat Moei Waterfall
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Mountainous pine and mixed deciduous forests
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Scenic viewpoints over the Mae Takhrai watershed
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Camping and nature trails
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Birdwatching and wildlife observation
History of Mae Takhrai National Park
Declared as Thailand's 123rd national park on 5 December 2017, covering approximately 354 sq km of former forest reserve in Chiang Mai and Lamphun provinces. The area was protected to conserve the Mae Takhrai and Mae On watershed forests and is managed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), then continue by road |
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| By train |