Bamboo King's Campsite
01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Semi-wild kampung orchard calm — bamboo, birds and running water, no playlist needed.
Family-run warmth: campers return for the CO's breakfasts, free durian and easy banter.
Rustic and honest — a generator hums at night instead of plug points, and that's part of the charm.
Thirty minutes from Kuala Kangsar town yet a world away in the Kongsor valley.
03 🚗 Getting There
Getting there — 12 min/4.1km from Padang Rengas; ~30 min from Kuala Kangsar; on-site parking
No plug points — electricity only via generator 7pm-7am; Patchy mobile signal reported (info video marks telco line as a miss)
04 🛏️ Staying at Bamboo King's Campsite
A semi-wild riverside orchard campsite where you pitch your tent under durian trees between two clean rivers — Sungai Buluh for the kids, Sungai Kongsor for the adults — with a family-run kampung welcome and generator-powered lights glowing through the night.
- Two rivers, one campsite - Shallow, terraced Sungai Buluh is made for small children while Sungai Kongsor gives grown-ups a proper dip; reviewers describe the water as clean, graded and safe for family play.
- Camping in the fruit orchard - Tent plots sit inside the owner's durian, cempedak and rambai orchard, shaded by mature trees. During fruit season the CO hands out free durian and asam gelugor — bring plates.
- Kampung breakfasts & hospitality - Reviewers keep coming back for breakfast eaten together with the friendly CO (Pak Lop & Awie); you can also order meals straight from the owner instead of cooking at the wood stove.
- Book via WhatsApp: 010-391 4564 (Awie) or DM the Facebook page — no booking platform needed.
- Official check-in 2pm, check-out 12pm; reviews say the owner is flexible on timing.
- No plug points! Power banks are essential — generator + solar lights run about 7pm-7am.
- Bring your own drinking water (site source is hill/stream water).
- Toilets are clean and the OC even provides slippers — but pack your own toiletries.
- Tent plots are first-come-first-served, so arrive early on weekends.
05 🛠 Facilities
🏕️ Tent plots & shelters — Grassy plots shaded by orchard trees plus gazebos and dango-style communal platforms for groups; the RM90 dango/wooden house is the closest thing to glamping here.
🚻 Toilets & surau — Two clean sit-down toilets and sinks (one block mid-site, one beside the toilets), plus a surau for prayers — reviewers consistently rate cleanliness highly.
🔥 Wood stove & BBQ — A dapur kayu (wood stove) is available for cooking or barbecue; if you'd rather not cook, meals can be ordered directly from the owner.
🌊 Rivers & swim spots — Two rivers run side by side: Sungai Buluh's shallow terraced pools for children, Sungai Kongsor for adults; the water is described as clean, cool and child-friendly.
🍈 Fruit orchard setting — The whole site sits inside the owner's durian, cempedak and rambai orchard; during fruit season guests get free durian and asam gelugor as a kampung bonus.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"Campsite yang bersih..CO peramah. Sungai Buluh(kecil) sesuai untuk budak². Sungai Kongsor sesuai untuk dewasa. Breakfast ramai² dengan CO memang pengalaman best masa camping disini."
"Owner campsite (OC) sgt friendly, tkdk time check in n check out, tong sampah tolong sediakan, sampah OC tlg buang tnpa caj terima kasihhh, siap bagi asam keping, kami sukaaa 🫰🏼🫰🏼🫰🏼 letrik pkai generator pukui 7pm smpai 7am, tapak kami dekat sgt ngn toilet n sink, alhamdullilah, inshallah kami repeat lagi musim buah 🩷😜 tapak tobat bawah pokok kayu 🤗"
"Campsite baru buka.Kemudahan semua lengkap.Recommended!Sesuai untuk family& anak-anak. ✔️Toilet bersih ✔️Kawasan luas utk parking ✔️Sungai ada 2(sebelah menyebelah) *CO siap bagi buah durian&asam gelugor free time musim buah."
A perfectly clean spread: 7 five-star and 1 four-star review, with only one lukewarm note ('Ok..') — the 4.9 average is genuine, if based on a small sample of 8 reviews.
07 💰 What to Budget What you pay
| Small tent (khemah kecil) / night [OFFICIAL] | RM30 |
| Large tent (khemah besar) / night [OFFICIAL] | RM45 |
| Gazebo / night [OFFICIAL] | RM50 |
| Dango / wooden house / night [OFFICIAL] | RM90 |
| Picnic — car entry [OFFICIAL] | RM10 |
| Picnic — motorbike entry [OFFICIAL] | RM5 |
| Picnic — pondok (hut) [OFFICIAL] | RM15 |
| Small tent (overnight) | RM30 |
Confirm current prices and availability with the camp before booking. Published overnight & picnic rates from the campsite's own info video (operator price list, via YouTube channel Ady Irkus). Picnic/day-visit entry is separate from overnight rates. Generator electricity runs about 7pm-7am only.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Bamboo King's Campsite sits by a river — a Ise Mount water tank makes river sessions easier, and a Naturehike phone waterproof bag keeps everyone dry between swims.
- Camping with the whole crew — a Blackdog inflatable sofa for the little ones, and a Blackdog kettle keeps everyone fed and happy.
- The forest surrounds the site — a Naturehike string light is essential for the trails, and a Blackdog camping chair keeps the bugs at bay at dusk.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1How do I book a spot?
Message Awie on WhatsApp at 010-391 4564 (wasap.my/60103914564) or DM the official Facebook page — no booking platform in between.
Q2What are the check-in and check-out times?
Officially check-in is 2pm and check-out 12pm, but reviewers note the owner is flexible about timing.
Q3Is there electricity at the campsite?
No plug points. A generator and solar lights supply power roughly 7pm-7am, so bring power banks for your devices.
Q4Is the river safe for children?
Yes — Sungai Buluh is shallow and terraced and described as suitable for small kids, while Sungai Kongsor is better for adults.
Q5Can I visit for a day trip or picnic without camping?
Yes — picnic entry is RM10 per car, RM5 per motorbike, and RM15 for a pondok (hut); you can even order food from the owner.
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Researched 23 Aug 2026 — fees and policies from the camp's official channels and Google reviews.