39 free camping sites across Thailand for New Year 2026 holidays

The department's Director-General, Piyapong Jiwattanakulpaisarn, revealed that the department is supporting the Ministry of Transport's policy "H.N.Y. 2569 - Happiness of All, Network of Care, and Year of Safety."

This initiative aims to ensure public happiness across all dimensions, including economic growth, safety, international service standards, and promoting the country's economic, trade, investment, tourism, and security potential.

To support this, the department has set up 39 free camping sites across the country for people and tourists to rest overnight, with parking spaces available. These sites will be open from December 26, 2025, to January 5, 2026.

The free camping sites are divided into the following regions: 30 sites in the North, 4 sites in the Northeast, 4 sites in the Central region, and 1 site in the South.

The camping areas fall under the responsibility of highway offices, where staff will be available 24/7 to assist the public, providing amenities such as drinking water and restrooms, all at no charge.

Chiang Mai (4 locations):

• Chom Thong Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1009 (Chom Thong–Doi Inthanon), Km 30+700
• Mae Taeng Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1095 (Nong Khong–Kio Kho Ma), Km 14+584
• Chiang Dao Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 107 (Mae Thalai–Hua Tho), Km 84+215
• Phrao Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1001 (Ban Pong–Phrao), Km 88+270

 Lampang (4 locations):

• Chae Hom Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1035 (Sampao Thong–Santisuk), Km 52+500
• Mae Phrik Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1 (Mae Chiang Rai Bon–Don Chai), Km 589+500
• Sop Prap Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1 (Sop Prap–Ko Kha), Km 650+700
• Hang Chat Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 11 (Yaek Phak Nuea–Khun Tan), Km 481+500

Chiang Rai (1 location):

• Mae Lao Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1 (Phan–Ban Rong Khun), Km 896+845

Mae Hong Son (2 locations):

• Mae Hong Son Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1095 (Huai Salop–Mae Hong Son), Km 197+907
• Pai Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1395 (Pai entrance road), Km 4+100

Phayao (1 location):

• Pha Chang Noi Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1148 (Sa Koen–Sop Tu), Km 82+000

Nan (2 locations):

• Na Noi Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1083 (Den Chai–Na Noi), Km 69+485
• Bo Kluea Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1081 (Lak Lai–Bo Kluea), Km 67+110

Kamphaeng Phet (5 locations):

• Kamphaeng Phet Highway District Office, Hwy 1 (Pak Dong–Nakhon Chum), Km 453+076
• Khlong Khlung Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1 (Non Po Daeng–Pak Dong), Km 423+809
• Kosamphi Nakhon Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1 (Nakhon Chum–Wang Chao), Km 476+553
• Khlong Lan Phatthana Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1117 (Khlong Mae Lai–Umphang), Km 55+000
• Nakhon Chum Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1 (Pak Dong–Nakhon Chum), Km 455+365

Tak (5 locations):

• Nong Bua Tai Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1 (Wang Chao–Tak), Km 511+826
• Mae Salit Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1 (Wang Muang–Mae Chiang Rai Bon), Km 560+449
• Tha Song Yang Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 105 (Mae Salit Luang–Mae Ngao), Km 115+550
• Khiri Rat Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1090 (Huai Nam Rin–Umphang), Km 88+050
• Umphang Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 1090 (Umphang–Ka-Ngae Khi), Km 165+799

Sukhothai (1 location):

• Mae Sin Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 101 (Si Satchanalai–Mae Sin), Km 184+219

Phitsanulok (1 location):

• Kaeng Sopha Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 12 (Wang Thong–Khek Noi), Km 296+100

Phetchabun (1 location):

• Khao Kho Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 2196 (Na Ngua–Thung Samo), Km 23+600

Loei (3 locations):

• Phu Kradueng Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 201 (Pha Nok Khao–Lak Roi Hok Sip), Km 266+737
• Pak Chom Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 211 (Pak Chom–Chiang Khan), Km 148+350
• Phu Ruea Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 21 (Nong Bong–Phu Sawan), Km 376+834

Bueng Kan (1 location):

• Si Wilai Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 222 (Tha Kok Daeng–Bueng Kan), Km 102+526

Sakon Nakhon (1 location):

• Kham Hom Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 213 (Sang Kho–Sakon Nakhon, “Ping Ngu Curve”), Km 155+600

Nong Khai (1 location):

• Sangkhom Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 211 (Si Chiang Mai–Huai Chiang Da)

Ubon Ratchathani (1 location):

• Khong Chiam Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 2222 (Khong Chiam–Saphue), Km 0+925

Kanchanaburi (2 locations):

• Sai Yok Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 323 (Nong Sam Phran–Kaeng Pralom), Km 100+000
• Thong Pha Phum Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 323 (Kaeng Pralom–Thong Pha Phum), Km 181+058

Uthai Thani (2 locations):

• Ban Rai Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 3011 (Ban Rai–Ban Tai), Km 5+006
• Road Maintenance and Public Service Centre (under Ban Rai unit), Hwy 3011 (Ban Rai–Ban Tai), Km 24+200

Ratchaburi (1 location):

• Suan Phueng Highway Maintenance Unit, Hwy 3208 (Nam Phu–Mueang Pha Pok Khang Kaw), Km 43+550

If the public wishes to reserve a camping spot, bookings can be made starting today. For further details, inquiries can be made at the highway offices in the area or by calling the DOH hotline at 1586 (no-charge call, available 24/7).

Reservations can also be made directly at the camping sites. The department requests that the public kindly take care of the environment around the campsite and drive with caution, following all warning signs and traffic instructions for safe travel.

To check camping locations, visit the Bureau of Highways Maintenance Management at https://bmm.doh.go.th/website/index.php.

Source: www.thailand.go.th