About Tat Ton Waterfall
Tat Ton Waterfall is a wide cascade waterfall inside Tat Ton National Park in Na Siao Subdistrict, Mueang Chaiyaphum District, Chaiyaphum Province, northeastern Thailand. The waterfall flows over a broad sandstone plateau and is known for its shallow pools and scenic forest setting. Located about 21 kilometers north of Chaiyaphum town, it is the park's main attraction and a popular seasonal destination during the rainy season when water volume is highest.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a broad, low cascade flowing over an extensive flat sandstone rock shelf surrounded by dry dipterocarp forest within Tat Ton National Park. During the rainy season the waterfall spreads widely with shallow pools suitable for wading and swimming, while in the dry season water flow is minimal and the exposed rock plateau is visible. The area includes forest trails, shaded picnic areas, viewpoints of the cascade, and basic park facilities near the waterfall.
Key highlights
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Wide cascade flowing over a broad sandstone plateau
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Shallow natural pools suitable for wading and swimming in rainy season
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Located inside Tat Ton National Park with dry dipterocarp forest surroundings
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Scenic viewpoint of the waterfall from the rock shelf
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Popular picnic and photography spot near Chaiyaphum town
History of Tat Ton Waterfall
Tat Ton Waterfall is the central feature of Tat Ton National Park, established on 31 December 1980 as Thailand's 60th national park, covering approximately 217 square kilometers in Mueang Chaiyaphum District
Culture & Context
The waterfall is a long-standing local recreation and picnic destination for residents of Chaiyaphum Province and is traditionally visited during the rainy season for leisure and family gatherings
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Khon Kaen Airport (KKC), approximately 110-130 km away, then continue by road to Chaiyaphum |
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