At the end of this year, those looking for a quiet campsite to enjoy the cool breeze without traveling far north can find a great spot, Thairath Online reported./permission granted/The recommendation is to check in and heal your soul at "Harirak Forest Park" in Mueang Loei District, Loei Province. This place is notable for its reservoir with an earthen dam surrounded by mountains and lush mixed deciduous forest, creating a stunning atmosphere that travelers have nicknamed "Northern Isaan's Pang Oung."
The highlight of visiting here is securing a tent spot by the reservoir to get close to nature, counting the stars that fill the night sky, then waking to the first light of day while enjoying the beautiful white mist hovering over the water, creating a romantic, dreamlike scene. Visitors can enjoy this natural bliss all year round.
For those planning to stay overnight, the park allows walk-in visitors to choose their preferred tent site immediately on a first-come, first-served basis.
The park offers full facilities including restrooms, showers, and 24-hour security staff to ensure visitor safety.
Camping fees are very affordable: bringing your own tent costs just 30 baht per person per night, while bringing an RV ranges from 200 to 600 baht per vehicle per night. If you don’t have your own gear, the park rents tents (for three people) at 225 baht per night, with additional equipment rentals like sleeping bags and mats at 20 baht each per night, and pillows at 10 baht per night.
There is also an entrance fee: for Thai nationals, adults pay 20 baht and children 10 baht; foreign adults pay 100 baht and foreign children 50 baht. Seniors over 60, children under 3, persons with disabilities, and monks enter free. Vehicle fees are 30 baht for cars and 20 baht for motorcycles.
Harirak Forest Park is open daily from 06:00 to 19:00. It is conveniently located just 15 kilometers from Loei city. Visitors can take Highway 21 (Loei-Phu Ruea), drive about 6 kilometers, then turn right into the park and continue about 9 kilometers to reach the relaxing waterside tent camping area.
For more information before traveling, you can contact park staff at 08 9199 3465 or 08 0185 4991.
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