About Nam Phong National Park
Nam Phong National Park is a protected area covering about 197 sq km across Khon Kaen and Chaiyaphum provinces in northeastern Thailand. Established on 15 November 2000 as Thailand's 32nd national park, it encompasses forested hills, sandstone ranges and the western shore of the Ubol Ratana Reservoir. It is notable for viewpoints such as Hin Chang Si and Phu Phan Kham, seasonal waterfalls and diverse dry dipterocarp forest.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect forested hills and sandstone cliffs overlooking the Ubol Ratana Reservoir, with marked nature trails, scenic viewpoints, and seasonal waterfalls such as Kam Hom. The park has a visitor centre, campsites and designated viewpoints like Hin Chang Si and Phu Phan Kham. Activities focus on nature sightseeing, photography, short hikes and camping, with reservoir views and forest landscapes as the main setting.
Key highlights
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Hin Chang Si Viewpoint overlooking Ubol Ratana Reservoir
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Phu Phan Kham viewpoint and sandstone mountain range
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Kam Hom Waterfall seasonal waterfall
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Ubol Ratana Reservoir shoreline and island views
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Dry dipterocarp and mixed deciduous forest with birdwatching opportunities
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Camping and nature trails within the park
History of Nam Phong National Park
Established on 15 November 2000 as Thailand's 32nd national park, covering 197 sq km across Khon Kaen (Mueang Khon Kaen, Ban Fang, Ubolratana, Nam Phong, Mancha Khiri districts) and Chaiyaphum (Kaeng Khro, Ban Thaen districts) to protect watershed forest and sandstone highlands around the Ubol Ratana Reservoir.
Route
| By air | Fly to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC), then continue by road approximately 60 km to the park |
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| By train |