× The park is the third largest in Thailand. It covers an area of 300 square kilometers, including tropical seasonal forests and grasslands. Its altitude mostly ranges from 400–1,000 m above sea level. There are 3,000 species of plants, 320 species of birds, and 67 species of mammals, recording in this, Thailand's most famous National Park.

Visitor number restrictions?

20 Feb 2022 18:55 #5754 by curlywombat

Visitor number restrictions? was created by curlywombat

Is Khao Yai NP limiting the number of people that can visit each day?
If so, where does a visitor book a spot? Would it be normal or unusual for the park to reach capacity on a weekday?
Are there limits on the number of camping spots?
Thanks.

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20 Feb 2022 22:14 #5755 by onflipflops

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They were for a while earlier during the pandemic. But The computer screens showing the visitor counts etc have disappeared.
Nobody is keeping track anymore. You can just go to the gate and buy a ticket and go in.

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23 Feb 2022 13:06 #5756 by wvwv

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Camping is the only thing that can fill up. Especially with them closing Pla Kluay Mai campsite. But usually only full on long weekends; on a normal weekday will be fine. I guess the bungalows that the park rents would also fill up during busy periods but can't speak from experience as I always sleep in a tent.

The DNP website has a function to book camping spots as well as tents and bungalows, but I've never used it. nps.dnp.go.th/reservation.php

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