This park is located 63 kms.
South of Hua Hin. It occupies an area of 98 square
kilometres with undulating range of lime stone mountains,
mangrove swamps, and beaches. It is also home to various
kinds of local and migrating birds, which are plentiful from
november to February. With a large number of ridges, Khao
Sam Roi Yot (or the mountain of 300 peaks) stands as a
landmark for seamen and also provides a good sheltle for
ships during a storm. To get to the park, follow the
sirection signs marking the remaining distances of 38 and 15
kms. At Km. 256 and Km. 286.5, respectively.
Sam Phraya
Beach: located 3.5 kms. North of the park
office, is a beautiful beach lined with pine trees.
Accommodation is available.
Kaew Cave: is situated some 23 kms. From Pran Buri or
15 kms. north of the park office. This cave is full of
stalactities and stalagmites. Oil lamps can be rented at
nearby village for exploring the cave.
Sai Cave: is 9 kms. North of the office. Exploration
inside the cave be reached by boat of walking across a hill
from Bang Pu Village.
Walking up a beachside mountain for a white, Visitors will
arrive at a famous cave called “Thanm Phraya Nakhon”. The
cave has a big hole through which a shaft of light reaches
and permits the growth of various kinds of plants. Phra Thi
Nang Khuha Kharuhat, a Thai style pavilion, lends the most
attractive sight to the cave and has become the symbol of
Prachuap Khiri Khan. It is a four-porched building first
constructed in Bangkok in 1890 during the reign of King Rama
V, then dismantled and moved to the cave where it was
reconstructed. Its gable tops were raised by the King
himself.
In addition, there is a viewpoint on Khao Daeng, 400 metres
from the park office and ban Khao Daeng, a canalside
village, which is the starting point for a boat trip to
watch wild birds.
