About Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park
Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park is a protected area spanning Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen and Yasothon provinces in northeastern Thailand, with its headquarters in Don Tan District, Mukdahan. Established in 1992, it covers about 231 square kilometres of the Phu Phan mountain range. The park is notable for its sandstone plateau, seasonal lotus-filled rock pools (Sa Dok Bua), dry dipterocarp forests, and scenic cliff viewpoints overlooking the Mekong lowlands.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a sandstone plateau at about 300-400 meters elevation with open dry dipterocarp forest, grasslands and exposed rock formations. The main features are natural rock depressions that fill with rainwater and bloom with lotus (Sa Dok Bua), forest nature trails, and cliff viewpoints such as Pha Taen overlooking the Mekong plain. Facilities are basic with a visitor centre, trails and camping area; the landscape is natural and largely undeveloped.
Key highlights
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Sa Dok Bua - natural sandstone rock pools that fill with water and bloom with lotus in the rainy season
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Phu Sa Dok Bua sandstone plateau and summit area
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Pha Taen and other cliff viewpoints overlooking Don Tan and the Mekong lowlands
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Dry dipterocarp and mixed deciduous forest with seasonal wildflowers
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Nature trails for hiking and nature study
History of Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park
Declared as Thailand's 75th national park on 28 December 1992, covering approximately 231 square kilometres across Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen and Yasothon provinces to protect the Phu Phan mountain range's sandstone plateau, dry dipterocarp and mixed deciduous forests.
Culture & Context
The lotus-shaped rock pools (Sa Dok Bua) and plateau viewpoints hold local natural heritage value and are a seasonal attraction for nature appreciation in Isan culture.
Route
| By road | From Mukdahan town, take Highway 212 south to Don Tan (about 40 km), then local road to park headquarters at Ban Na Sam Bak, Pa Rai Subdistrict |
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