Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park (visitor centre)
Nature reserve · Khao Lak
The coastal headquarters and visitor centre of Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park, a 125 km² park of forest, trails and small beaches just south of La On.
Nature reserve
About Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park (visitor centre)
The seaside headquarters of Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park, a few minutes south of La On on the Khao Lak hill road. From here the Hat Lek trail climbs for about an hour over roots and roped steps to Small Sandy Beach, and a shorter trail joins the two beaches by the visitor centre, where there are a campground, showers and a restaurant with a sea view. Open daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; the ticket is 100 THB for adults and 50 THB for children.
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Good to know
- What to see
The Hat Lek nature trail, about 3 km (an hour) from the headquarters to Small Sandy Beach, over tree roots and steep steps with rope handrails.
Small Sandy Beach, also reached by a 10-minute walk from a car park nearer the beach.
A kilometre-long trail between the two beaches of the visitor centre area.
Longer trails, such as the 5–7 km Namtok Ton Fa trail, walked with a park ranger as guide.
- Getting there
A 3–5 minute ride from La On on the winding Khao Lak hill road; the entrance is on the right.
The public minivans between Phuket and the towns north of Khao Lak pass the visitor centre on the coast road.
- Best time
December and January.
- Facilities
A campground at the southern end of Khao Lak Beach with tents for rent, showers and toilets.
A restaurant with a sea view next to the visitor centre.
Park accommodation, booked through the Department of National Parks.
Khao Lak district
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Stands inKhao Lak district