About Namtok Sam Lan National Park
Namtok Sam Lan National Park is a protected forest park in Mueang Saraburi District, Saraburi Province, central Thailand, about 10 km south of Saraburi city. Established on 2 June 1981, it covers about 44 square kilometres of the Khao Sam Lan hills. The park is notable for seasonal waterfalls including Sam Lan, Khao Khrok and Ton Rak Sai, a reservoir, hiking trails, viewpoints and dry evergreen and mixed deciduous forest with diverse wildlife.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact forested national park with low hills, seasonal waterfalls, a small reservoir and marked nature trails. The main area includes the Sam Lan Waterfall (three-tiered, best in rainy season), viewpoints such as Pha Nam Yot, picnic areas and a camping ground near the park headquarters. Facilities are basic and trails are natural earth and rock paths through dry evergreen and mixed deciduous forest with opportunities for short hikes, photography and nature observation.
Key highlights
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Sam Lan Waterfall - three-level seasonal waterfall near park headquarters
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Khao Khrok Waterfall - tall seasonal waterfall in the interior forest
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Ton Rak Sai Waterfall and other small cascades
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Pha Nam Yot viewpoint overlooking Saraburi area
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Sam Lan Reservoir and forest hiking trails