Contact Location : 53 Moo 1, Nong Pla Lai Sub-district, Mueang District, Saraburi Province 18000 or P.O. Box 10, Mueang Saraburi, Saraburi 18000
Telephone Number : (+66) 3 671 3829
Email : samlan2008@hotmail.com
Facebook : Namtok Samlan National Park

Information  

           Namtok Samlan National Park is located in Saraburi districts of Kaeng Khoi, Nong Khae, Wiharn Daeng, and Mueang. It includes the Khao Sam Lan Forest, which is located near Bangkok and has fertile forest conditions. Additionally, the forest contains beautiful nature and stunning waterfalls, most notably the Khao Sam Lan Waterfall , which is well-known to visitors.

                  The transportation routes to Namtok Samlan National Park are convenient. Visitors can travel for a one-day trip from Bangkok.

         Namtok Samlan National Park covers a total area of 27,856.25 rai (44.57 square kilometers). It was originally known as the Namtok Samlan Forest Park. The entire area is located within the Phra Chai National Reserved Forest and has an area of 24 square kilometers under the responsibility of Saraburi Regional Forest Office. 

Background        

         when the Royal Forest Department established the National Park Division in 1974, Namtok Samlan Forest Park was transferred to the division. In the past the forest was very rich. During World War II, Japanese soldiers used this area as a strategic point and to make bunkers. They cut down trees to make logs, firewood, charcoal forcooking, and making roads, causing some natural forests to be destroyed. In 1960, reforestation was undertaken to revive the forest, and it has recovered even more since it was declared as a National Reserved Forest. 

         Later, in 1976, the National Park Division, assigned by the Royal Forest Department, considered designating Phra Chai Forest a National Park. As a result, the National Park Division assigned Namtok Samlan Forest Park Office to conduct a survey. The survey found that Phra Chai Forest area has a complex mountainous landscape. Additionally, it is a source of water catchment. The forest is in perfect condition, with beautiful waterfalls and is home to numerous wild animals. It was therefore deemed suitable to be established as a national park. 

        On November 30, 1976, the National Park Division of the Royal Forest Department presented Sam Lan Forest Park area to the National Park Committee, which adopted a resolution stating that it was deemed appropriate to designate the area as a national park.  The royal decree defined the areas of Phra Chai Forest and Namtok Sam Lan in Nong Nak, Huai Sai, Khok Yae of Nong Khae district, Nong Pla Lai of Mueang Saraburi district, Ban Lam and Khlong Ruea of Wihan Daeng, and Huai Haeng of Kaeng Khoi district in Saraburi province to be a national park. It was declared in the Government Gazette, Volume 98, Section 85, dated June 2nd, 1981, as the country's 27th National Park.  

          Later, in 2000, the Director-General of the Royal Forest Department had a formal visit and suggested that it should be renamed to Phra Phutthachai National Park. The Royal Forest Department realized that it should be consistent with archaeological data, history, and the area's condition, Khao Sam Lan National Park therefore was renamed to Phutthachai National Park.

         On May 31, 2006, the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department  considered that the name should be suitable and consistent with the area's strengths and potential. As a result, Phra Phutthachai  National Park has been renamed to Namtok Sam Lan National Park. 

Note : After paying the entrance fee to the National Park, please carry the receipt for inspection.

27,856.25 rai (44.57 square kilometers)

     Nature trails ⇔ Trekking ⇔ Visit Waterfall ⇔ Observe flowers/plants ⇔ Bird/Butterfly ⇔ Mountain biking ⇔ History/Culture ⇔ Camping

Welfare shop : Open daily from 8:00 - 17:30 hrs. (selling coffee, drinking water, and snacks).

Mobile phone signal :

National Park Headquarters area: AIS, TRUE, DTAC