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At a glance
- Where
- Huay Yai, Bang Lamung, and Phlu Ta Luang, Sattahip, Chon BuriOpen in Google Maps
- Opening
- Every day, in working hours
- Entry
- 200 baht for foreign visitors; 20 baht for adults, 10 baht for children
- Phone
- 038 311 234, 038 770 116
Source: DASTA (Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration): Khao Chi-on Non-Hunting Area listing, checked 14 Oct 2026
What Khao Chi-on is
DASTA describes Khao Chi-on Non-Hunting Wildlife Area as a protected area set up in 1984 under His Majesty's initiative to restore destroyed forest. It covers more than 2,000 rai of forest, high cliffs and caves, large and small.
Visitors can study nature and wildlife behaviour, watch wildlife and camp. DASTA advises contacting the officers on site for more information.
Visiting
The listing gives opening as every day during working hours, and entry at 200 baht for foreign visitors, 20 baht for adults and 10 baht for children. Call ahead, especially to camp: 038 311 234 or 038 770 116.
It is inland, south-east of the city, without public transport. Go by car, bring water and closed shoes, and do not enter the caves alone.
Who it suits
It suits nature lovers and walkers who want forest instead of beach, and families with older children. Nearby inland stops include the Banglamung Wildlife Breeding Centre and Khao Chi Chan.
Questions
How much is entry to Khao Chi-on?
200 baht for foreign visitors, 20 baht for adults and 10 baht for children, in DASTA's listing read on 14 October 2026.
Can you camp at Khao Chi-on?
DASTA lists camping among the activities. Contact the officers on 038 311 234 or 038 770 116 before you go.
Where is Khao Chi-on?
Inland and south-east of Pattaya, across Huay Yai subdistrict in Bang Lamung and Phlu Ta Luang in Sattahip.
