Beting Lintang Campsite
01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Quiet, private and beachy — a hidden stretch of sand where the loudest thing is the waves.
Sunrise-facing and breezy, with plenty of trees for shade and surprisingly few insects for a beach camp.
Friendly and family-run: Sharif the caretaker greets campers personally and stays on-site, which is why almost every review mentions him by name.
Low-key healing vibes — people come here to relax, stargaze and recharge away from the crowds.
03 🚗 Getting There
Getting there — Jalan Pantai, Kampung Beting Lintang, Besut — ~25 km from Jerteh town; normal car OK, no 4WD needed; Google Maps pin 'Beting Lintang Campsite' (plus code PMV4+P8)
RM50/person/night felt steep to budget cyclists; Monsoon season (Nov–Mar): wind, rough seas and trash washed up on the beach
04 🛏️ Staying at Beting Lintang Campsite
A private, owner-run beach camping ground on a quiet stretch of Terengganu's north coast — pitch your tent on flat, tree-shaded grass steps from the sand, plug into a real power point, and watch the sunrise rise straight out of the South China Sea.
- Private beachfront - Reviewers keep saying the same word: private. No random strangers walking through, no nearby chalet crowds — just waves, wind and open sand, with the whole stretch of Pantai Beting Lintang feeling like your own island.
- Power points at the pitch - Rare for a beach camp: electrical points are spread around the site (roughly 7pm–7am per reviewers), so phones, speakers and fairy lights all stay charged. A Kiwi cycle-tourist called this out with three exclamation marks.
- Sharif the caretaker - The camp is run by Sharif, who stays on-site whenever campers are around. He's called out by name in nearly every review — friendly, helpful, and quick to reply on WhatsApp.
Book ahead on WhatsApp +60 11-5306 2022 — rates aren't published online and the site fills up on weekends and public holidays. Bring: tent, groundsheet (sandy ground), torch or lantern, insect repellent, your own rubbish bags, and cash for kayak/fishing add-ons. Avoid November–March (northeast monsoon = strong winds, rain and rough seas); April–October is the sweet spot. This is private property with strict quiet rules — keep noise low and respect the place.
05 🛠 Facilities
🏕️ Campsite — 17 spacious lots spread over flat, tree-shaded ground that fits up to 100 adults — plenty of room to pick your own pitch away from neighbours, with the sea breeze doing the air-conditioning.
⚡ Power points — Electrical points are dotted around the site (about 7pm–7am per reviewers) — a genuinely rare perk for a beach campsite and the feature campers mention most.
🚿 Toilets & water — Toilets are 'a stone throw away' from the pitches, with washing points/sinks spread across the site and a prayer room (musolla) available. Basic, but clean and functional.
🔥 BBQ & activities — BBQ port for cookouts, kayak rental with a student price, beachside and offshore fishing packages, river exploration with clam digging, and even Perhentian day-trip packages.
⛺ Glamping — Arabian-style glamping tents set up just steps from the sand for anyone who wants the beach without the roughing-it part — good for mixed groups.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"Highly recommend this campsite run by Sharif. We are Kiwis (New Zealanders) cycling the east coast of Malaysia and camping here was awesome. We even had a power plug!!! The beach is beautiful. Terima Kasih Sharif 👍🚴♀️🚴♂️"
"This is my favorite campsite. This is also where I caught the most beautiful sunrise from the horizon, lucky me. Huge area to choose to pitch tent, Windy, plenty of trees, not much insects, clean and toilet just a stone throw away."
"This beach is very beautiful. This campsite is great because it provides kayaks & camping areas complete with a bbq port. Suitable for doing activities with family & friends. It feels like going to an island / private beach 😍 For sure I will repeat 🥳"
Lopsided but strongly positive: 21 of 24 reviews are 5★ (4.6 overall) — the only three outliers are one 3★ (beach litter during monsoon) and two 1★ (a French cyclist balking at the RM50 fee, and a camper unhappy with the quiet rules and shared toilets).
07 💰 What to Budget What you pay
| Tent pitch, per person per night | RM50 [CAMPER] |
| Kayak rental | Student price available [CAMPER] |
| Arabian-style glamping tent | Rate on request — 'affordable' per reviewers [CAMPER] |
| Full campsite rental (private/healing group) | On request [CAMPER] |
| Fishing / Perhentian day-trip packages | Ask camp [OFFICIAL] |
| Tent pitch, per person per night | RM50 [CAMPER] |
Confirm current prices and availability with the camp before booking. No official price list is published anywhere online; the only concrete figure is RM50 per person per night quoted to a camper (1★ review by a French cyclist, who felt it was steep). Reviewers describe the glamping prices as 'affordable' and kayaking as having a student rate. Always confirm current rates via WhatsApp +60 11-5306 2022 before going.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Beting Lintang Campsite is right on the sand — a Naturehike string light handles the beach day, and a MHW-3BOMBER coffee keeps drinks and snacks cold for the crew.
- Camping with the whole crew — a Cliton kettle for the little ones, and a Blackdog wagon keeps everyone fed and happy.
- Beting Lintang Campsite upgrades the camp night — a Naturehike storage box adds comfort, and a Naturehike quick dry towel keeps the group organised.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1How much does it cost to camp at Beting Lintang?
Campers report RM50 per person per night — a French cyclist was quoted exactly that for one night. No official price list is published online; glamping tents, kayaks and fishing packages are quoted on request. Message the camp on WhatsApp +60 11-5306 2022.
Q2Can I reach the campsite with a normal car?
Yes. It's about 25 km from Jerteh town via the coast road (Jalan Pantai) to Kampung Beting Lintang, and no reviewer mentions a rough 4WD track. Search 'Beting Lintang Campsite' on Google Maps (plus code PMV4+P8).
Q3Does the campsite have electricity?
Yes — power points are spread across the site (roughly 7pm–7am), something campers repeatedly call out as a rare perk for a beach campsite.
Q4What's the best time of year to visit?
April to October. During the northeast monsoon (November–March) it's windy and rainy with rough seas, and reviewers note rubbish washing up on the beach.
Q5Is there a glamping option if I don't have a tent?
Yes — the camp runs Arabian-style glamping tents just steps from the beach, and reviewers describe the glamping prices as affordable. Book via WhatsApp or the Facebook page.
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Researched 23 Aug 2026 — fees and policies from the camp's official channels and Google reviews.