Bayu Kinabalu Campsite, Kiau Taburi
01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
A quiet hillside camp where the main event is the mountain itself — Kinabalu fills the view from your tent door, front and back.
Nights are cold, still and starry, with silence broken only by the breeze; mornings bring mist and sunrise on the granite face.
Run by warm, hands-on local staff who treat campers like house guests — lending umbrellas in the rain and replying to every review with a thank-you.
Popular with families, bikers and first-timers from KK and Kota Belud; weekends can get lively with big groups and speakers.
03 🚗 Getting There
Getting there — Gravel road uphill; sedans take Kiau junction route, not the upper shortcut
Rough gravel access road; sedans should use the longer Kiau junction route; Cold at night, no hot water — bring blankets
04 🛏️ Staying at Bayu Kinabalu Campsite, Kiau Taburi
A highland camping ground on the foothills of Mount Kinabalu where the mountain fills the view from your tent door, with cold starry nights, a visible Sopuk Mopuk waterfall from some lots, and staff who will even pitch your rented tent for you.
- Wake up facing Kinabalu - Five named grounds — Radap, Gosing, Dalai, Mandahasi and Babas — are spread across the hillside, so you can pitch facing the mountain and watch sunrise light up the granite face, with the Sopuk Mopuk waterfall in the distance from some spots.
- Chill mountain nights - Temperatures drop sharply after dark and the tap water runs icy, but each camp area has plug points, a dishwashing station, and there's a small reception store for maggi, drinks and snacks — plus BBQ pits for a proper night cookout under the stars.
- First-timer friendly - Rent tents, mattresses and even kitchen sets on site, and staff set the tent up for you — beginners, families and bikers can turn up with just clothes and food and still camp like pros.
05 🛠 Facilities
⛺ Camping grounds — 5 named grounds — Radap, Gosing, Dalai, Mandahasi and Babas — each with designated lots and its own personality; Radap is the premium lot at RM50, the rest RM25, plus RM10/pax entrance.
🚿 Clean washrooms — Toilets and shower rooms are consistently called clean and well maintained in reviews; no hot water, but sunny days warm the tanks.
🔌 Camp comforts — Electricity plug points near campsites, decent mobile coverage (Digi mentioned in reviews), and a reception mini-store selling maggi, canned drinks, 3-in-1 coffee and snacks.
🔥 BBQ & cooking — BBQ pits of various sizes available, plus rentable gas stoves and kitchen sets; open fires are banned and cooking inside tents is prohibited.
🏍️ ATV & stargazing — On-site ATV adventure rides on rugged mountain trails, and clear skies on most nights for Milky Way stargazing — bring a camera or telescope.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"The place is beautiful, cold at night, the facilities are decent, it's easy to access and the staffs are friendly too. However from my recent trip last week, it now has the same problem as many popular campsites, noise pollution. Despite it's beauty, the place is plague with campers who brought their large speakers and blasting their loud music the whole time I was there. It ruined the senerity and beauty of the site and I was annoyed the whole time."
"NGL. The scenery is breathtaking. The facilities provided are more than enough (toilet, shower room, share sink, etc) we even got plug point near to our campsite. Got a decent connection here (I use Digi). The staff are friendly and helpful too! It was raining on the day of arrival, they lend us umbrella even though we never ask for one. It is quite a ride to reach this place (we use Honda) but sure it was worth the experience, truly a healing place if you are tired from hustle & bustle of the city 🤣"
"The view is just magnificent. The staff are friendly and helpful. You can rent a tent and any items for camping. Toilets and showers are very clean. Go to their website and chat through WhatsApp for a fast reply. There are 2 ways to enter this place. If you are from KK, the better route is from Kiau junction, Kampung Kiau. The other one on the top is closer but not suitable for sedan or lowered car."
52 of the 56 Google reviews are 5-star, with 3 four-star and a single 3-star (a noise complaint), averaging 4.9 — no reviews below 3 stars.
07 💰 What to Budget What you pay
| Campsite lot (Babas/Gosing/Dalai/Mandahasi) | RM25/night [OFFICIAL] |
| Radap camping lot (premium) | RM50/night [OFFICIAL] |
| Entrance fee (per person, on site) | RM10 [OFFICIAL] |
| Radap Cottage A/B | RM130/night [OFFICIAL] |
| Homestay (whole house, 4 rooms) | RM280/night [OFFICIAL] |
| Campsite lot (overnight) | RM25/night [OFFICIAL] |
Confirm current prices and availability with the camp before booking. All rates published on the official website (bayukinabalucampsite.com). Lot fee excludes the RM10/pax entrance fee collected on site. Tent, mattress, BBQ pit, gas stove and kitchen set rentals available at extra charge. Full payment required to confirm; no refunds, but postponement within 3 months is allowed.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Families camp here all weekend — a Blackdog air bed keeps the kids comfortable, and a Cliton kettle handles the everyday gear.
- Glamping units come with the basics — a Blackdog wagon makes it cosier, and a Shinetrip tableware covers any extra needs.
- Bayu Kinabalu Campsite, Kiau Taburi sits by a river — a Shinetrip camping light makes river sessions easier, and a Naturehike backpack keeps everyone dry between swims.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1How do I book a lot?
WhatsApp 018-950 5880 (chat 9AM–8PM) or book directly on the official website (bayukinabalucampsite.com/properties). Full payment is required to confirm; no refunds, but postponement within 3 months is allowed.
Q2How much does it cost?
Camping lots RM25–50/night (Radap RM50) plus RM10/pax entrance fee collected on site. Radap Cottage A/B is RM130/night and the whole-house homestay (4 rooms + kitchen) is from RM280/night.
Q3Can I rent a tent?
Yes — tents, mattresses, BBQ pits, gas stoves and kitchen sets are available to rent, and staff will set the tent up for you. Rental items must be returned in good condition.
Q4Is the road suitable for a sedan?
There are two routes: the Kampung Kiau junction route is the safer choice for sedans and lowered cars; the upper shortcut is closer but rough — 4WD recommended. Bikers reach it fine (Honda riders in reviews).
Q5Is there hot water or a river?
No hot water (tap water is cold, warming only in hot sunny weather) and no river — this is a mountain-view campsite, not a waterfall swim spot. The Sopuk Mopuk waterfall is visible from some lots but not on site.
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Researched 23 Aug 2026 — fees and policies from the camp's official channels and Google reviews.