Where to book
Reservations for national park camping go through the Department of National Parks (DNP) website or app. We could not confirm every step of the process, so treat the official site and the park's own phone line as the source of truth.
When to book
One 2026 guide advises booking at least a week ahead for long weekends and holidays, when popular campsites fill up. That is the author's advice, not a DNP rule, so check the park's page for its own booking window.
What to confirm with the park
- Whether the campsite you want is open, and on which dates
- The park's opening hours (Khao Yai's visitor page lists 06:00 to 18:00)
- Fees and tent rental prices
- Check-in time and what to bring
- Rules on fires, stoves, alcohol and noise
- Any closures after heavy rain or during burning season
Why we do not list prices
Camping fees and tent rental prices quoted online vary widely and disagree with each other, so we do not print numbers here. Prices, opening hours and access rules change, so confirm with the official source before you pay.
Check that the campsite is open
Campsites can close. Thai PBS World reported that two Khao Yai campsites were closed to all visitors for an indefinite period after a camper was killed by an elephant. That report is undated, so ask the park for the current status before you plan around those sites.
Sources
How this was written
Drafted with AI assistance from the official and press sources listed below. We add our own trip notes as we test routes. Rules and closures change, so always confirm with the park.