Phu Kradueng National Park

Spectacular! I love every minute spent hiking up and down the mountain. There are trekking routes on the mountain top going though pine woods and savanna with many beautiful waterfalls and cliffs to see sunset and sunrise.
This place is breathtaking in both rainy and winter seasons. During the first few months of the open period (OCT-NOV), robust waterfalls and the untouched forest are the highlights. In winter (DEC-FEB), we can expect to find the red maple leaves and the temperature going as low as single digit (degree celsius). The crystal clear sky contributes to the perfect view of the sun rising from the sea of fog and sunset.

A must for every nature lover with a splendid condition. We chose for the mountain hiking and a 3 nights in a tent at the camping uphill. Porters carried our luggage for 30 Baht per kilo. The mountain "walk" was spectacular and exhausting too but worth every dripping of our sweat. Very, very well organised

Had the chance to experience this place with my Thai friend.
Foreigners pay ฿200.
The hiking path is set out for tourist.
The climb up and down killed my legs and lower back in the end.

It is my first time so i didn’t know what to expect.
I was shock there wasn’t any power or warm water at the top, thus charging your mobile was difficult and bathing in the freezing water was a torture for me.

But the whole park is too beautiful to get upset.

I won’t be back again, one time is enough.
It really hurt my body a lot 🤣

The weather is cool and chilly. It's not that cold to be honest. Howver, if you brought a tent, you'll need some top cover to shield you from the dews during the night. Otherwise, you'll wake up with a very wet tent since the weather can be very humid.

The trekking part is menacing! You'll need to be really fit in order to reach the mountain tip. It usually takes 4-6 hours from the ground to the top.

Friendly staff and excellent tourist service. The food is delicious and very clean in many restaurants. Long-distance nature trails are appropriate and convenient. Travel is easy and flexible. It is a recommended place.

Very good view, I stay for 2 nights. So nice memory.

Great facilities. Reccommend for new hiker and any person who wants to go camping but still need good facilities.

Amazing place, loved it. If you're here to trek to the top of the mountain, I personally would come prepared. It took us 4.5hrs to get to the top at a steady pace, but I think it could easily take 6 hours. The porters are amazing and will carry your bags for 30 Baht per kg. Once at the top there I many beautiful places to visit, and the good news is its all flat 😂😂. It's much harder coming down, so I personally would wear good shoes with good grip. We saw many people slipping in flip flops.

On this 3rd camping trip, I'm impressed with everything here. The nature is still quite well preserved and at camp ground, restaurants and toilets have been much improved from before. Camping gear can be rented but you have to book in advance. Entry to the national park also need to be booked. Avoid holidays or long weekends if you don't like many people.

Trekking in the beautiful nature. Friendly travelers can make your day unforgettable.

Amazing hike for beginners. Well-managed campsite and restaurants. I recommend that you came very early to book the porters service (ลูกหาบ)since there offers very limited amount. The camp site provide both tent and houses (for the house, advance reservations needed.)

Over all, its a must experience, if you like hiking and amazing scenery.

Well maintained and equipped national park with many beautiful scenery and attractions. They offer pretty much everything you need from restaurants, water, tents to bike rental. Recommend staying 2 nights and starting early to avoid the heat. The climb is interesting with various terrains. We finished the hike up in 2.5 hours.

The best one-day trek in Thailand! The combination of tough, fun, trekking-buddies and atmosphere.
I went with my mother who 55 years old quit fit but never done any trekking. Anyway, she did it and not too tough for her.
The trek distance was about 5 kilometers and to walk to the camp was about 3 kilometers.
I love it and will definitely be back again.

Hello Phu kradueng..
This is my 2nd time hiking in Thailand.

nice place to hike + spend time with friends. My second time here. The weather was very nice (15 c). No need to worry about food as there are restaurants and shops up there.

You need to plan ahead if you intend to visit here. Make sure you have the right equipment and supplies. Also you need to be fairly fit. The route is not particularly technical, but it is long! On my most recent visit the journey up was standard, but descending was extremely painful on my knees, so perhaps I am too old for adventures like this anymore. There are a few places to get food and drinks, and you can hire bikes and get some supplies at the top (which is fairly flat). Most tourists you'll meet will be Thai, especially if you go when the colleges and universities are closed. Expect plenty of acoustic guitars and singing at night. It also gets quite cold at night, so be prepared for that. Well worth a visit.

I almost gave up since the way to “Sam Haek” but after I finished all of the journey I really proud of myself 🥳 Finally I did it! I have been to Phu Kradueng!
And also food and stuff is really easy to find, no need to worry.

Very challenging route. It won't be a joke if I say that throughout all of your way to the top,you'll regret about this idea not just once. BUT. Every single drop of your sweat is worthy of what you'll see on the top. So, breathe in and out,slowly and keep going,leisurely and every time when you think to yourself: "it's freaking tough I can't do it", just look at the guys who carry the really freaking tough luggage to the top (sometimes they do it twice per day,can you imagine?!)and it should makes you feel a little bit better. The most important thing is not to give up. And, if it's possible, spend two days on the top, so that to have a look every single sights without any hurry.

If you ever use their porter service, please give them tip. They can't make the trail easier but they'll make it possible for you to reach the summit.
It's a romantic place for me. The cliffs are more interesting than the waterfalls. It's my first time hiking alone and I feel safe, everyone's friendly and helpful. But be very careful with wild elephants and other animals.

I travel from Sabah Malaysia all d way to Bangkok, next night hop bus to Loei, drop-off junction before hop a songtow to d foot of Phu Kradueng. Managed reached before the Wake up Run. A tough 9 km uphill to d top is challenging. I very admire d porter to carry all load to d top. I rent a tent slept 2 nights. Very relaxing place to peace your mind. Next day went to waterfall. No vehicles no pollution, all i do on foot, no choice.have stalls all things u need. Worth to visit in our lifetime