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Entrance Fee

Khao Sok National Park Entrance Fees

The national park entrance fee is set by Thailand's Department of National Parks (DNP) and paid in cash at the checkpoint. There are two rate areas: the park standard zone and the Cheow Lan Lake / Ratchaprapha Dam special-fee zone.

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Khao Sok entrance fees at a glance

Foreign · park standard (DNP group 2)
Adult 200 THB · child 100 THB
Foreign · Cheow Lan Lake zone
Adult 300 THB · child 150 THB
Thai nationals
Adult 40 THB · child 20 THB
Child rate applies to
Ages 3–14, or height up to 140 cm
Set by
Dept. of National Parks (DNP)
Paid
Cash at the checkpoint

Two fee zones — which one do you pay?

Khao Sok is in DNP rate group 2. The main park HQ area (Phanom District) uses the standard rate of 200 THB for foreign adults. The Ratchaprapha Dam / Cheow Lan Lake zone has been a designated special-fee area since 1 May 2024, so most lake visitors pay 300 THB for adults (150 THB for children). Both zones charge the national park entrance fee separately from boats, raft houses and tours.

  • ▪ Park HQ & jungle trails (Phanom) — 200 / 100 THB for foreign visitors
  • ▪ Cheow Lan Lake / Ratchaprapha Dam (Ban Ta Khun) — 300 / 150 THB for foreign visitors
  • ▪ Thai nationals — 40 / 20 THB in either zone

What the entrance fee covers

The fee is a day-entry charge to the national park. It covers access to the trails, waterfalls, the visitor centre and the checkpoint area. It does NOT include long-tail boat trips, raft-house stays, guided treks or cave visits — those are priced separately by operators and the lake concessions.

Where and how to pay

Pay at the national park checkpoint (the ticket window is open about 08:00–16:30). Bring cash in Thai baht; card payment is rarely available at the gate. Keep your receipt — you may be asked for it at trailheads and the dam pier.

  • ▪ Cash only at the checkpoint
  • ▪ Ticket window roughly 08:00–16:30
  • ▪ Children 3–14 or under 140 cm pay the child rate

Things that cost extra

Plan a separate budget for the experiences on the water and in the forest. These are not part of the entrance fee and vary by season and operator.

  • ▪ Long-tail boat tours on Cheow Lan Lake — per boat or per package
  • ▪ Floating raft-house packages — usually per person, include boat transfer + meals
  • ▪ Guided night safari, cave visits and longer jungle treks — arranged at the HQ
  • ▪ Parking and any village services

Khao Sok entrance fee: frequently asked questions

How much is the Khao Sok entrance fee?

Foreign visitors pay 200 THB (adult) / 100 THB (child) at the park standard rate, or 300 / 150 THB in the Cheow Lan Lake / Ratchaprapha Dam special-fee zone — the amount most lake visitors pay. Thai nationals pay 40 / 20 THB. The fee is set by the Department of National Parks (DNP) and paid in cash at the checkpoint.

Is the entrance fee the same for the lake and the park HQ?

No. The park HQ (Phanom) uses the standard 200 / 100 THB rate; the Cheow Lan Lake / Ratchaprapha Dam zone is a designated special-fee area at 300 / 150 THB for foreign visitors. Both are separate from boat and raft-house prices.

Do I pay the fee for a day trip and an overnight stay?

The entrance fee is a day-entry charge. Overnight stays in designated lodges, licensed raft houses or the campsite are priced separately; you still pay the park entrance fee on top.

Can I pay by card?

Usually no — bring cash in Thai baht. The checkpoint and most lake operators do not take cards.

Are there discounts for children or Thai nationals?

Yes. Children aged 3–14 (or under 140 cm) pay the child rate, and Thai nationals pay the much lower domestic rate of 40 / 20 THB.

Entrance fees and the special-fee zone are set by the Department of National Parks and can change; the on-site notice at the checkpoint prevails. Confirm current rates with the national park before travelling.

Plan the rest of your trip

Back to the full Khao Sok guide Map & Two Zones → Best Time to Visit → Jungle Trekking → Floating Bungalows → Getting There → From Phuket & Krabi → Cheow Lan Lake →