All national parks in Thailand. Where to go?

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to inform tourists about the opening/closing status of Thailand's national parks so that they can best enjoy the scenic beauty and rich flora and fauna of parks throughout the country.

The list below includes national parks in the Central, Eastern, Northern, Northeastern (Isan), and Southern regions of Thailand. The status of the national parks -- whether they are open, closed, or partially open -- depends on the annual monsoon season and other annual factors.

CENTRAL REGION

Kanchanaburi

Nakhon Nayok

EASTERN REGION

Chanthaburi

Khao Khitchakut National Park - open.

- Khao Phrabat - closed until further notice.

Namtok Phlio National Park (Phlio Falls) - open.

Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park - open.

Prachin Buri.

Khao Yai National Park - open, some attractions closed.

- Namtok Kaeng Hin Phoeng (Kaeng Hin Phoeng waterfall) and Namtok Takhro (Takhro waterfall) - open and will be closed from March 1 to April 30.

Thap Lan National Park is open.

Rayong

Khao Chamao Khao Wong National Park - open.

- Tham Khao Wong or Khao Wong Cave - closed from May 15.

Khao Laem Ya-Mu Koh Samet National Park - open.

Sa Kaeo.

Pang Sida National Park - open.

- Pha Takhian Falls, Khwae Makha Falls, Namtok Tham Khangkhao Falls, Thap Thwa Falls, Thap Sung Falls, Hin Dat Yard - closed from January 1 to August 31.

- Hin Dat checkpoint - closed from February 1 to September 30.

Ta Phraya National Park - open.

Trat

Mu Ko Chang National Park - Open.

- Ko Thong Lang, Ko Kra, and Ko Thiang - Closed until further notice.

Namtok Khlong Kaeo National Park (Khlong Kaeo Falls) - Open.

NORTHERN REGION

Chiang Mai

Doi Pha Hom Pok - open, closed July 1 to September 30.

Doi Suthep Pui National Park - open. Doi Pui (Mt. Pui) campground - closed from May 1 to October 31.

Doi Inthanon National Park - open. Kio Mae Pan and Namtok Lan Sadet (Lan Sadet Falls) are closed from June 1 to October 31.

- Pha Dok Sieo Nature Trail, Namtok Wang Kwai (Wang Kwai Falls) and Namtok Wang Mueang (Wang Mueang Falls) - closed until further notice.

Doi Wiang Pha National Park - open, with the seasonal closure of Doi Wiang Pha Mountain (Mount Wiang Pha) from May 1 to September 30.

Huay Nam Dang National Park - open, Namtok Mae Hut Waterfall (Mae Hut), Pong Duet, Pong Nam Ron Tha Pai and Aueang Ngoen Camping are closed from May 1 to September 30.

Khun Khan National Park - open, with seasonal closures of Tham Luang Mae Sap (Luang Mae Sap Cave) and Pa Rim Nam Nature Trail from August 1 to September 30.

Mae Takhrai National Park - open, but some attractions or activities are closed from June 13 to October 31.

Mae Tho National Park - closed from June 1 to September 30.

Mae Wang National Park - open, with seasonal closures from March 1 to April 30.

Namtok Buatong Namphu Chet Si - open.

Op Khan National Park - open, seasonally closed from June 15 to October 30.

Op Luang National Park - open. Nam Tok Mae Tia (Mae Tia Falls) - closed from July 1 to September 30. and Lan Nam Mae Cham Campground will be closed from September 1 to October 31.

Pha Daeng National Park is open, with Doi Kham Pha (Kham Pha Mountain) and Doi Kham Pha Campground (Kham Pha Mountain) closed seasonally from July 1 to September 30.

- Tham Chang Pa Hawk (Chang Pa Hawk Cave), Tham Nam (Nam Cave), Tham Ngam (Ngam Cave), Tham Pha Daeng (Pha Daeng Cave) - closed until further notice.

Si Lanna National Park - open. Doi Mon Lan (Mon Lan Mountain) and camping is closed from April 1 to September 30. Nam Tok Mon Hin (Mon Hin Mountain) and Namtok Pa Phlu (Pa Phlu Mountain) are closed from July 1 to September 30.

Chiang Rai

Doi Luang National Park - closed from July 1 to September 30.

Khun Chae National Park - closed March 1 to September 30 and June 1 to September 30.

Lam Nam Coc National Park - closed July 1 to September 30.

Phu Chi Pha National Park - open.

Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non National Park - open and will be closed from July 16 to September 30.

Kampheng Phet.

Khlong Lan National Park - open.

Khlong Wang Chao National Park - open, seasonally closed Khlong Wang Chao Falls, Tao Dam Falls and Tao Dam Camping - closed from July 1 to September 30.

Mae Wong National Park - open with seasonal closures of Mo Yi-Hued Nature Trails, Kaeng Lan Noc Yung-Ton Crabak Yai, Kaeng Lan Noc Yung-Khun Nam Yen and Kaeng Lan Noc Yung Camping from March 1 to May 31.

- Mo Ko Chu Hiking Trail, Mae Krasa Falls, Mae Ki Falls and Mae Riva Falls are closed from March 1 to October 31.

Lampang

Chae Son National Park - open, with the seasonal closure of Mae Piak from May 1 to October 30.

- Doi Lan Lookout and Doi Lan Camping Site - open and will be closed from August 1 to September 30.

Doi Chong National Park - closed from May 1 to July 31.

Khelang Banphot National Park - open, seasonal closures of the observation deck, Mon Phraya Chae campground and the Na Phak Chang-Kyo Son Doi Farang Nature Trail from February 1 to March 31.

Mae Wa National Park - Open, with seasonal closures of Doi Pha Daeng (Mount Pha Daeng) and Daen Song Tawan Pa Mae Wa Nature Trail from February 1 to March 31.

Tham Pha Thai National Park (Pha Thai Cave) - open.

Lamphun

Doi Khun Thang National Park - open, seasonally closed April 20 to June 20.

Mae Ping National Park - closed from July 1 to September 30.

Mae Hong Son.

Mae Ngao National Park - closed from June 1 to September 30.

Mae Saryang National Park - closed from 1 June to 30 September.

Namtok Mae Surin National Park (Mae Surin Falls) - open, with seasonal closure of Namtok Mae Surin (Mae Surin Falls) and Mae Surin campground from 1 June to 30 September.

Salawin National Park - closed from 1 June to 30 September.

Tham Pla Namtok Pha Suea National Park (Pla Namtok Pha Suea Cave) - open. Pang Ung Camping is closed from May 1 to September 30.

Nan

Doi Phu Kha National Park - open, but seasonally closed from February 1 to July 14.

- Doi Phu Wah - closed from March 1 to September 30.

- Den Chang Non Hiking Trail - closed March 16 to September 14.

- Khun Nam Pua Waterfall - closed from May 16 to September 30.

- Phu Phan Chet Nature Trail and Dok Chomphu Phukha Nature Trail - closed from June 1 to September 30.

Khun Nan National Park - open, with seasonal closures of Namwa Rafting, Sapan Lookout, Accommodation Area1 and Khun Nan Campground from June 1 to July 31.

Khun Satan National Park - open, seasonal closure March 1 to May 31.

Mae Charim National Park - open, with seasonal closure Pha Noh from May 16 to September 30.

Tham Sa Coen National Park (Sa Coen Cave) - closed from June 1 to August 31.

Nanthaburi National Park - open, but seasonally closed to the public from June 1 to July 31.

Si Nan National Park - open, with seasonal closures on Pha Chu, Doi Samo Dao and Pha Hua Sing trails.

Sao Dinh and Khok Sue, lodging and camping sites from March 1 to May 31.

Phayao

Doi Phu Nang National Park (Phu Nang Mountain) - closed from July 1 to September 30.

Mae Phuem National Park - open.

Mae Phuem Reservoir - open.

Phu Sang National Park - closed from 1 July to 31 August.

Phetchaboon

Khao Kho (Mt. Kho) National Park - open with seasonal closure of Than Thip Falls from June 1 to September 31.

Nam Nao National Park - open with seasonal closure from June 1 to June 30. 

Tat Mok National Park - open with seasonal closure of Tat Mok Falls and Tat Song Nang Falls from July 1 to September 30.

Phitsanulok

Khwae Noi National Park - open with seasonal closures of San Takhian Falls, Khwae Noi Dam and Chom Dao Campground from March 1 to April 30.

- Kaeng Sue and Natok Kaeng Pu Ten are open and will be closed from August 1 to October 31.

- Phu Daeng Ron - closed until further notice.

Namtok Chat Trakan National Park (Chat Trakan Waterfall) - open with seasonal closures from February 10 to March 10.

Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park - open with seasonal closures Romklao-Pharadon Waterfall, Kanghan Nam Saphan Morana, Huai Khamin Noi Waterfall, Phu Phaeng Ma, Phu Lomlo from May 1 to June 30.

Thung Salaeng Luang National Park - open with the seasonal closure of Thung Non Son Waterfall and Kulab Daeng from February 1 to October 31.

Phrae

Doi Pha Klong National Park - open, seasonally closed Phu Khao Hin Pakarang, Tham Erawan Kaeng Luang, Accommodation Area1, Pha Klong and Kaeng Luang Camping from June 1 to 15 and July 1 to August 31.

Mae Yom National Park - open, with seasonal closures of Kaeng Sue Ten and Accommodation Area1 from June 1 to September 30.

Wiang Kosai National Park - open, with seasonal closure of Mae Keong Luang waterfall, nature trail, accommodation area1 and camping area from August 1 to September 30.

Sukhothai

Ramkhamhaeng National Park - open, seasonal closure from March 1 to April 30.

Si Satchanalai National Park - open.

- Namtok Tat Duan (Tat Duan Waterfall), Pha Rae Lae Tawan Bo Nok Txara Vasan and Vihok Veha Txara Rin Rampan Nature Trail - closed from July 1 to August 31.

- Namtok Tat Dao (Tat Dao Waterfall), Tham Thara Vasan (Thara Vasan Cave), Namtok Huay Sai Khoa (Huay Sai Khoa Waterfall) and Namtok Tat Ruesi (Tat Ruesi Waterfall) are closed from July 1 to September 30.

Tak

Doi Soi Malay National Park - open, with the seasonal closure of Doi Luang Tak (Luang Tak Mountain) from February 1 to May 31. And Doi Soi Malay Doi Soi Dao is closed from July 1 to October 31.

Khun Phawo National Park - open.

Lan Sang National Park - closed from June 1 to August 31. Doi Pha Daeng Campground (Pha Daeng Mountain Campground) - closed March 1 to September 30.

Mae Moei National Park - open, with seasonal closure of Tham Mae U-su (Mae U-su Cave) from June 1 to September 30.

Namtok Pha Charoen National Park (Pha Charoen Falls) - open, with seasonal closures of Namtok Pha Charoen Falls (Pha Charoen Falls) and Huay Nam Nak Hot Spring from April 20 to June 30.

Taksin Maharat National Park - open, with seasonal closures of Ton Krabak Yai, Namtok Pang-ar Noi (Pang-ar Noi Falls) from June 1 to July 31.

- Doi Montha Nature Trail - closed until September 30.

- Sapan Hin Tam Ma Chaat - closed until further notice.

Uttaradit

Lam Nam Nan National Park - open with Sirikit Dam and Choeng Thong Falls from August 1 to September 30.

Phu Soi Dao National Park - open with seasonal closures of Sai Thip Falls, Lan Son Phu Soi Dao Campground and Lan Son Campground from January 10 to June 30.

Ton Sak Yai National Park - open with the seasonal closure of Phu Myang Peak from January 1 to July 31.

- Khlong Tron Falls, Huay Pong and Ton Sak Yai Camping - closed from 1 May to 1 September.

NORTHEASTERN REGION

Chaiyaphum

Pa Khin Ngam National Park - open.

Phu Laeng Kha National Park - open and seasonally closed from March 1 to April 10.

Sai Thong National Park - open and seasonally closed from March 1 to April 30.

Tat Ton National Park - open.

Khon Kaen

Nam Phong National Park - open, seasonally closed Huai Khe Falls from January 1 to March 31.

Phu Pha Man National Park - open with seasonal closure of Tat Fa Falls, Tat Yai Falls from January 1 to April 30. And open with seasonal closure of Tham Phaya Nakkarat (Phaya Nakkarat (Cave), Tham Lai Thaeng (Lai Thaeng Cave), Tham Klet Kaeo (Klet Kaeo Cave), from June 1 to September 30.

Phu Viang National Park is open.

Loei

Phu Kradueng National Park - open with seasonal closures from June 1 to September 30.

Phu Rua National Park - open.

Phu Suan Sai National Park - open with seasonal closure Neon 1408 from July 1 to September 30.

Mukdahan

Phu Pha Thoep National Park - open.

Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park - closed from July 1 to 31.

Nakhon Phanom

Phu Langka National Park - open with seasonal closures from May 1 to 31.

Nakhon Ratchasima

Khao Yai National Park - open.

- Kong Kaeo Falls Nature Trail and Khaeo Suwat Falls Nature Trail - closed from July 1 to August 31, 2023.

Khao Yai National Park - open with some attractions closed.

- Pha Diao Dai Viewpoint - Open and will be closed from June 1 to September 30.

Nong Bua Lam Phu.

Phu Cao Phu Phan Kham National Park - Open, with seasonal closures of Laem Samran Campground and Phu Cao Phu Phan Kham Nature Trail from May 1 to July 31.

Sakhon Nakhon

Phu Pha Lek National Park - open from March 1 to April 30, but seasonally closed: Lan Ausa Sawan, Tham Thong, Tham Nokkok, Phu Pha Lek campground.

- Khao Chan Falls, Mae Kham Di Falls, Kaeng Kulao Falls - open with seasonal closures from October 1 to May 31.

- Pha Phak Wan Prehistoric Cave Paintings - open with seasonal closure from October 1 to June 31.

Phu Phan National Park - closed from May 1 to July 31.

Phu Pha Yong National Park - closed, seasonally closed from May 1 to May 31.

Si Sa Ket

Khao Phra Wihan National Park - open with seasonal closure of Khuan Huai Khanun Reservoir from May 1 to October 31.

- Tat Hai Falls - open and will be closed from November 1 to April 30.

Ubon Ratchathani

Kaeng Tana National Park - open, with seasonal closure of Tat Ton Falls from May 1 to July 31.

Pha Taem National Park - open and will be closed from March 1 to May 31, seasonal closures of Pha Cha Na Dai Falls, Huai Phok Falls, Pa Dong Natam, Chapan Falls, Kit Falls, and Kwang Ton Falls.

- Pha Sok Falls - open and will be closed from November 1 to June 30.

- Soi Sawan Falls - closed from June 1 to July 15.

Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park - open.

Udon Thani

Na Yung Nam Som National Park - open, seasonally closed March 1 to April 30.

Phu Khin Chom That Phu Pra Bat National Park - open with seasonal closure from August 1 to September 30.

SOUTHERN REGION

Chumphon

Mu Ko Chumphon National Park - open.

- All islands in Mu Ko Chumphon, accommodation area3 (Ko Kula) - open and will be closed November 1-December 15.

Krabi

Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park - open, with seasonal closures of Maya Bay, Loh Samah Bay and Loko Bay from August 1 to September 30. And Ko Yung (Yung Island) is closed until further notice.

Khao Phanom Bencha National Park - open, with seasonal closures of Kho Nang Non and Yot Khao Phanom Bencha from May 16 to September 30.

Mu Ko Lanta National Park - open.

- Ko Rock, Mu Ko Ha (Tukon Lima), Kong Hin Daeng - Hin Muang and Tham Khao Mai Kaeo (Khao Mai Kaeo Cave), and Ko Rock Camping - closed from July 1 to September 30.

Than Bok Khorani National Park - open.

- Khao Chang Mob Mangrove Nature Trail (Mt. Chang Mob) - closed from February 10.

Nakhon Si Thammarat

Hat Khanom-Mu Ko Thale Tai National Park - open, seasonally closed from October 15 to December 15.

Khao Luang National Park - open.

- Yot Khao Luang Hiking Trail, San Khruang Bin Tok Hiking Trail, Noen Lom Von - Pha Yiap Mek Hiking Trail and Yot Fa Mi Hiking Trail - open and will be closed from October 1 to December 31.

Khao Nan National Park - open.

- Namtok Sunanta (Sunanta Falls), Namtok Khlong Yot Nam (Khlong Yot Nam Falls), Tham Hong, Accommodation Area1 and Khao Nan Camping - open, will be closed from October 1 to November 30.

Namtok Si Khit National Park (Si Khit Falls) - open, seasonal closure of Si Khit Falls, accommodation area1 and Si Khit Camping from 25 October to 25 December.

Namtok Yong National Park (Yong Falls) - open.

- Yot Khao Men Hiking Trail and Peak 499 - open and closed from July 15 to December 15.

Narathiwat

Ao Manao Khao Tanong National Park (Manao Khao Tanong Bay) - open, seasonal closure of Ao Manoa Beach (Manoa Bay), Thara Sawan Waterfall and Lookout from November 1 to 30.

Budo Sungai Padi National Park - open.

Namtok Sipo National Park (Sipo Falls) - Open, with seasonal closure of Sipo Falls from November 1 to December 31.

Pattani

Namtok Sai Khao National Park (Sai Khao Falls) - open with seasonal closure of nature trail, Khao Rangkiap Lookout from April 25 onwards.

Phang Nga

Ao Phang Nga National Park (Phang Nga Bay) - open.

- Ko Lawa Yai (Lava Yai Island), Ao Khian, Ko Boi Yai (Khian, Ko Boi Yai Bay), Accommodation zone2, Ko Lawa Yai (Lava Yai Island), Ao Phang-nga (Phang Nga Bay) Campground - open and will be closed from August 1 to September 30.

Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park (Lak-Lam Ru Mountain) - open.

Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park (Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang Mountain) - open.

Mu Ko Similan National Park (Similan Island) - closed from May 16 to October 14.

- Ko Ta Chai (entire island, beach and coral reef), accommodations and camping - closed until further notice.

Moo Ko Surin National Park (Surin Island) - closed from May 16 to October 14. And Mai Ngam Bay - closed from April 24.

Si Phang Nga National Park - closed.

Phattalung

Khao Poo Khao Ya National Park - open, but seasonally all waterfalls and Tham Matcha (Matcha Cave) are closed from November 15 to December 25.

Phuket

Sirinath National Park - open.

Ranong

Lam Nam Kraburi National Park - open with some closed attractions.

- Namtok Punyaban (Punyaban Waterfall) - closed from May 1 to October 31.

Laem Son National Park - open.

- Ko Kam Tok (Kam Tok Island), Ko Yi Pun (Yi Pun Island), and Ko Kang Cao (Kang Cao Island) - closed from May 16 to October 14.

Mu Ko Ranong National Park (Ranong Island) - open, some attractions closed.

- Ao Khai Tao (Khai Tao Bay), Giant Mangroves, Ko Chang Ranong Camping (Ranong Island) - closed May 1 to October 31.

Namtok Ngao National Park (Ngao Falls) - open.

Satun

Mu Ko Phetra National Park (Phetra Island) - open with seasonal closures of Ko Bu Lon (Bu Lon Island) and Ko Lao Liang (Lao Liang Island) from June 1 to September 30.

Tarutao National Marine Park - open, some attractions and activities closed.

- Ko Yang (Yang Island), Rong Nam Chabang, Ko Ravi (Ravi Island), Ko Dong (Dong Island), Ko Hin Son (Hin Son Island), Ko Lokoi (Lokoi Island) and the western part of Ko A Dang (A Dang Island) - closed from July 1 to September 30.

- Ko Lek (Lek Island), Ko Bissi (Bissi Island), Ko Talang (Talang Island) and north and west Ko A Dang (A Dang Island) are open and will be closed from October 1 to December 31.

- Accommodation and camping on Ko Tarutao (Tarutao Island) and Ko A Dang (A Dang Island) - closed from May 1 to September 30.

Thale Ban National Park - open.

Songkhla

Khao Nam Khang National Park (Nam Khang Mountain) - open, seasonal closures of Ton Dat Fa Falls, Ton Sung Falls, Ton Mai Pak Falls and Wang Luang Phrom-Ton Lat Nature Trail from October 1 to November 30.

San Kala Khiri National Park - open. with Khlong Thepha seasonal closure from October 15 to December 15.

Surat Thani 

Kaeng Krung National Park - open.

- Namtok Bang Cham (Bang Cham Waterfall), Namtok Khlong Thepha (Khlong Thepha Waterfall), Hot Spring, Khlong Yan River, Accommodation Area1 and Kaeng Krung Camping - open and will be closed from October 1 to December 15.

Khao Sok National Park (Sok Mountain) - open.

- Bua Phut (Rafflesia kerrii) tourist site - closed May 1 to October 31.

- Tham Nam Thalu (Nam Thalu Cave) - closed from June 1 to November 30.

Khlong Phanom National Park - open.

- Bua Phut (Rafflesia kerrii) tourist site at Ban Tham Phueng and Ban Saphan Nak - closed May 1 to October 31.

Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park (Ang Thong Island) - open and will be closed from November 1 to December 15.

Thai Rom Yen National Park - open.

- Namtok Dat Fa, Namtok Mueng Tuat, Namtok 357, Khao Nong San Yen Nature Trail, Accommodation zone1 and Namtok Tat Pha Campground are open and will be closed from 15 October to 15 December.

Than Sadet-Ko Pha Nang National Park - open.

- Namtok Than Sadet (Than Sadet Falls) - open and will be closed from November 1 to 30.

Trang

Hat Chao Mai National Park - open, some attractions or activities are closed.

- Ko Muk (Muk Island), Ko Kha Dan (Kha Dan Island), Ko Cheuk (Cheuk Island), and Ko Van (Van Island) - closed from June 1 to September 30.

- Tham Morakot (Morakot Cave) - open and will be closed from 1 to 30 September.

Yala

Bang Lang National Park - open, but seasonally closed Thang To waterfall, La Ong Rung waterfall from November 1 to December 15. La Ong Rung waterfall is closed from March 10.

Author of the article: Ekaterina Antonova