Phu Pha Thoep National Park

Phu Pha Thoep National Park is a protected area in Mueang Mukdahan District, Mukdahan Province, northeastern Thailand, about 17 km south of Mukdahan town. Established in 1988, it covers approximately 48.5 square kilometers of the Phu Phan sandstone plateau. The park is notable for unusual mushroom-shaped rock formations, natural stone pillars, cliffs and viewpoints including Phu Pha Thoep, Phu Tam Prai and Phu Nang Hong.

Visitors can expect a sandstone plateau landscape with eroded mushroom-shaped rocks, natural pillars, cliffs and open viewpoints overlooking forested plains. Paved and natural trails lead through dry dipterocarp forest to rock groups and viewpoints such as Phu Pha Thoep, Phu Nang Hong and Phu Tam Prai. The area is suited for walking, sightseeing and photography with visitor centre, viewpoints and camping areas.

Established on 27 December 1988 as Thailand's 59th national park, covering about 48.5 square kilometers of the Phu Phan Range. The park was created to protect distinctive sandstone formations, cliffs and dry dipterocarp forest on the sandstone plateau south of Mukdahan.

The sandstone formations and viewpoints are well-known natural landmarks in Isan culture and serve as scenic and recreational sites for local communities, reflecting the geological heritage of the Phu Phan plateau.