Top 9 National Parks: Distance & Drive Guide
- Pakorn Sethsawat
- Mar 18
- 3 min read
For travelers seeking an escape from the city, Thailand’s National Parks are the crown jewels of the "Land of Smiles." Spanning over 150 protected areas—from the misty, pine-clad peaks of the North to the ancient, prehistoric rainforests and turquoise marine sanctuaries of the South—these parks offer a side of the country most tourists never see.
Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, a mountain hiker, or a beach seeker, here are the 10 iconic National Parks that should be on every 2026 road trip itinerary.
National Park: Khao Yai
Distance from BKK: ~200 km
How to get there: Take Highway 1 (Phahonyothin Rd) to Saraburi, then merge onto Highway 2 (Mittraphap Rd). Exit at Pak Chong for the northern gate. (~2.5–3 hours)
Foreign Adult Entry: 400 THB
RV Parking (Per Night): 300 THB
Electricity/Charging: 300 THB
National Park: Erawan
Distance from BKK: ~190 km
How to get there: Head West on Highway 4 to Highway 323 through Kanchanaburi city. Follow Highway 3199 straight to the park entrance. (~3 hours)
Foreign Adult Entry: 300 THB
RV Parking (Per Night): 300 THB
Electricity/Charging: 200 THB
National Park: Kaeng Krachan
Distance from BKK: ~165 km
How to get there: Take Highway 4 (Phetkasem Rd) South. Pass Phetchaburi city and turn right onto Route 3499 following signs for the dam. (~2.5 hours)
Foreign Adult Entry: 200 THB
RV Parking (Per Night): 300 THB
Electricity/Charging: 100 THB
National Park: Khao Sam Roi Yot
Distance from BKK: ~230 km
How to get there: Drive South on Highway 4. After passing Hua Hin, turn left toward the coast at the Sam Roi Yot intersection. (~3.5 hours)
Foreign Adult Entry: 200 THB
RV Parking (Per Night): 300 THB
Electricity/Charging: 100 THB
National Park: Kui Buri
Distance from BKK: ~280 km
How to get there: Follow Highway 4 South past Sam Roi Yot. Turn right at the Kui Buri intersection toward the mountains. (~4 hours)
Foreign Adult Entry: 200 THB
RV Parking (Per Night): 300 THB
Electricity/Charging: 100 THB
National Park: Khao Sok
Distance from BKK: ~650 km
How to get there: Take Highway 4 (or Highway 41) South toward Surat Thani. Turn onto Route 401; the park is located between Surat Thani and Takua Pa. (~9–10 hours)
Foreign Adult Entry: 300 THB
RV Parking (Per Night): 300 THB
Electricity/Charging: 150 THB
National Park: Doi Inthanon
Distance from BKK: ~700 km
How to get there: Head North on Highway 1 to Highway 11 toward Chiang Mai. From Chiang Mai, take Highway 108 then Highway 1009 to the peak. (~9–10 hours)
Foreign Adult Entry: 300 THB
RV Parking (Per Night): 300 THB
Electricity/Charging: 300 THB
National Park: Doi Suthep-Pui
Distance from BKK: ~705 km
How to get there: Follow the same route to Chiang Mai as Doi Inthanon. The park entrance is just a short, winding drive up the mountain from the city's west side. (~9.5 hours)
Foreign Adult Entry: 200 THB
RV Parking (Per Night): 300 THB
Electricity/Charging: 100 THB
National Park: Ao Phang Nga
Distance from BKK: ~780 km
How to get there: Take Highway 4 South through Ranong and Phang Nga provinces. The park headquarters is located just off the main highway near Phang Nga town. (~11–12 hours)
Foreign Adult Entry: 300 THB
RV Parking (Per Night): 300 THB
Electricity/Charging: 150 THB
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