Mae Takrai National Park

Mae Takrai National Park is a protected area in the Khun Tan Range spanning Doi Saket, San Kamphaeng and Mae On districts in Chiang Mai and Mueang Pan District in Lampang, about 40 km northeast of Chiang Mai city. Established on 12 December 2017 as Thailand's 123rd national park, it covers approximately 354 sq km. It is notable for the Mae Takhrai Reservoir, forested mountains, waterfalls including Tat Moei, viewpoints and camping areas.

Visitors can expect a forested mountain landscape centered on the Mae Takhrai Reservoir with pine and mixed deciduous forest, reservoir viewpoints, nature trails and waterfalls. The park headquarters area provides access to viewpoints over the reservoir, short hiking trails, birdwatching spots and designated camping grounds. Facilities are basic and nature-oriented, with visitor centre, parking and toilets near the reservoir. The environment is quiet and natural, suitable for sightseeing, photography and day hikes.

Designated as Thailand's 123rd national park on 12 December 2017, covering about 354 sq km (approximately 221,000 rai) of the Khun Tan Range watershed. The area was previously managed as Mae Takhrai Forest Park and protected watershed forest for the Mae Takhrai and Mae Kuang river systems.

The park protects watershed forests important to local communities in Chiang Mai and Lampang and includes areas traditionally used by local villages for forest resources; the reservoir area is used for local water management and recreation.