About Na Yung–Nam Som National Park
Na Yung–Nam Som National Park is a protected forest park spanning Na Yung and Nam Som districts in Udon Thani Province, northeastern Thailand, near the Loei border. Established in 1975 as Thailand's eighth national park, it covers about 344 square kilometres of the Phu Pan mountain range. Notable for dense mixed deciduous and dry evergreen forest, Phu Ya U peak, and waterfalls such as Yung Thong, it offers hiking, nature study and scenic viewpoints.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested mountain landscape on the Phu Pan Range with dense mixed deciduous and dry evergreen forest, viewpoints such as Phu Ya U, and waterfalls including Yung Thong Waterfall. The park has a visitor centre, marked nature trails, viewpoints and designated camping areas. Activities focus on hiking, sightseeing, photography and nature study in a quiet, natural environment with basic facilities.
Key highlights
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Yung Thong Waterfall - main waterfall within the park
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Phu Ya U peak and viewpoint overlooking forested mountains
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Dense mixed deciduous and dry evergreen forest of the Phu Pan Range
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Hiking and nature study trails through watershed forest
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Wildlife and birdwatching in protected natural habitat