Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park

Short: Paradise on Earth. Longer: This is not just a National Park or Campsite, but a combination of what the generous nature and hard work result in. It is also rare to see the devoted human, and not only byrocratic approach that I see here. When I look the reviews and nationalities/age of reviewers, I think that the score of 4,7 is high. I have seen, and reviewed a couple of Thai campsites owned by state, but you cannot compare any of them with this one. You feel here a "secret hand" of human mind behind. You also feel that all is on low budget, but still the staff is very kind, and all faucets, lamps etc are working. Cleaning of asphalt road with broom was one of big surprises. Every corner is clean. Garbage bins and garbage separation. No vendors allowed. No food sales. Almost no freelance dogs. Not many campsitrs have beach showers, and here are four, ad simple as they are, but all 4 working! I am impressed by how this huge area is well maimtained, so that reviews like trash on the beach (which is the fact) are malplaced and missleading, since it has nothing to do with campsites own maintemance! if you only see the endless beach you understand, that the polution of the seas has its impact here as well. Yesterday, I spoke to the Manager (well speaking English and a very kind person), and heard that they, every now and then, do beach trash pick up, engaging school children for such huge job. it is many, many kilometers! Instead of pointing out a missleading comment about trash, i will instead, donate a lump sum to the National Park to buy soft drinks for those helping childten and staff of National Park guiding them. i see that as more usefull and correct then giving 4 instead of 5 stars. Being impressed by nature and human cooperation i saw here, I will use my entire holiday time here and stay over 2 weeks and come again early next year with my family. I hope that responsible people that obviously do the job very well, will double down on promoting this place so that more and more people come to see this paradize. This is a great place with great future potential and must be supported and made well known!

A wonderful National Park, peaceful, tranquil, superbly managed and clean throughout. There are many places to enjoy the long stretch of pristine beach and go for a refreshing swim, or quietly contemplate whatever is on one's mind. Shower and toilet facilities are available in the area. Also, remnants of the old tin dredging facilities offer the opportunity to appreciate the past. As a bonus, the National Park has bungalows for rent and provides camping ground facilities - what more do you want.

Well, to be honest, in this case I'm writing this review to warn people! 1. The entrance fee is 200 baht per adult (a hundred is twice as much as in most parks). 2. If you go the regular route, you walk 7 km just along the road and at the end you come to a river that flows over rocks... 3. At the end of the regular path, you come to a closed gate where it says that you cannot go further without a guide, and to get a guide you need to go back to the beginning of the park... A guide can be booked in advance for 700 baht per person :/. 4. If you try to go without a guide, the Thais will show all their hostility to the maximum (I do not recommend doing this)! In general, as a conclusion - the nature is amazing, but the organization itself is DISGUSTING! There is no point in going there without a guide, so plan on 900 baht per person for a visit! There's good in it and take care of yourself, they say there are snakes and tarantulas there (but we didn't meet a single individual) The photo was not taken on the standard route.