01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Laid-back fishing-village beach camp — open sky, sea breeze and the sound of waves, not a party scene.
Families, first-timers and quiet weekenders; enough space between pitches that you feel properly away from it.
Sunsets are the daily show, and once the wind drops at dusk it turns genuinely serene.
Basic but honest — clean facilities and a helpful CO, which is more than half the beach camps in Malaysia manage.
03 🚗 Getting There
Getting there — Sealed road; sedan OK; 10.5km/20-25min from Kuantan town
Strong afternoon sea breeze — pegs must go deep; Beach not recommended for swimming
04 🛏️ Staying at Cempaka Campsite
An honest, tidy beachfront camp on a quiet fishing-village beach: clean loos, plug points, defined pitches and a helpful on-site CO — plus a sunset that delivers. The strong afternoon sea breeze is the only thing you'll wrestle with.
- Pitch up on the sand - Sites come with clear borders, so you get a defined, decent-sized sandy pitch with the sea right in front. Setup is flat and easy — no 4WD needed.
- Facilities that actually work - 2 squat toilets + 1 shower per gender, 2 sinks, surau and plug points at the pitches — a level of amenity most beach camps skip. Reviewers say the toilets are cleaned daily.
- Sunset, then a starry sky - The beach faces west for solid sunsets, and once the fishing boats come in the night goes quiet. Bring a chair, face the sea and let the waves do the rest.
Wind plan: the afternoon breeze is strong — double-peg every corner, use 40cm+ pegs and guy-line the rainfly.
Bring: your own food and drinking water (nearby gerai and Luci Coffee cafe, but no camp shop), a headlamp, and long beach walks in mind — the tide goes out a long way. No tent? The CO rents them on site.
05 🛠 Facilities
🚻 Toilets & showers — 2 squat toilets and 1 shower for each gender, plus 2 sinks for dishwashing. Multiple reviewers rate them clean — maintained daily, a genuine rarity for beach camps.
🔌 Power at the pitch — Plug points are provided — one of the few East Coast beach camps with electricity sorted. Enough to charge phones and run a fan or fairy lights overnight.
🕌 Surau — A surau is available on site, convenient for Muslim campers — a small touch families appreciate.
🏕️ Tent rental — No tent? The CO rents them at a reasonable rate, so first-timers can roll up with just sleeping bags. Packages: tapak + 3-man RM50, tapak + family RM100.
🚗 Parking & access — Car park close to the pitches and sealed-road access — sedan-friendly, no 4WD required. Directory listing confirms all vehicles can enter.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"Very nice campsite, suitable for beginners or experts. Sufficient toilet (2 toilet + 1 shower for each male and female), 2 sinks, surau, power supply, and a clearly defined campsite border between sites. Definitely will come again in the future!"
"Great outdoor experience for kids. The view is superb. Kids friendly beach. Super friendly CO. New camp site with amenities and power source. Clean toilets and showers. Don't have tent?, Not to worry, can be rented from CO at very reasonable price."
"Beautiful and clean campsite with friendly CO & family. Ample space at seafront. Not crowded and very clean beach. Highly recommended…"
Rating is top-heavy at 4.5: most reviews are 5-star praise for the clean facilities and the CO, with a handful of 4-star wind/swim caveats and one 1-star service complaint.
07 💰 What to Budget What you pay
| Tapak sahaja (own tent) | RM30/night |
| Tapak + 3-man tent rental | RM50/night |
| Tapak + family tent rental | RM100/night |
| Tapak sahaja (own tent) | RM30/night |
Confirm current prices and availability with the camp before booking. Published rates from camping directories (xplore.my, malaysiacamping.com), corroborated by campers on Family Camping Malaysia's FB list and camping vlogs: RM30/tapak/night including plug point, toilets and parking. Tent packages RM50 (3-man) / RM100 (family). Pay the CO on site; rates can change — confirm via WhatsApp 011-3929 5979.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Families camp here all weekend — a Naturehike wading shoes keeps the kids comfortable, and a Naturehike dry bag handles the everyday gear.
- Beach camping means sand everywhere — a Naturehike cooler box for the shore, and a Blackdog camping fan light keeps the site organised.
- Cempaka Campsite sits by a river — a Blackdog camping light makes river sessions easier, and a Ise Mount tableware keeps everyone dry between swims.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1How much does it cost to camp at Cempaka Campsite?
RM30/tapak per night with your own tent, including plug point, toilets and parking. Packages: RM50 with a 3-man tent, RM100 with a family tent. Confirm current rates via WhatsApp 011-3929 5979.
Q2How do I book a spot?
There's no online booking portal — message the camp on WhatsApp/call 011-3929 5979 (CO Siti Haida), or via the Facebook group CEMPAKA CAMPSITE or Instagram @cempaka_campsite. Some weekends only 5 pitches are opened, so book ahead.
Q3Is the beach good for swimming?
No — reviewers and campers advise against swimming. The beach is kept clean daily but it's mainly for sunsets, long beach walks (the tide goes out a long way) and relaxing. Keep kids near the shore.
Q4Is it suitable for beginners and families?
Very. Flat sandy pitches with defined borders, clean toilets, electricity, a surau and on-site tent rental make it one of the easiest beach camps to start with. The crowd skews family and quiet.
Q5How windy does it get?
The sea breeze picks up strongly in the afternoons — campers recommend 40cm pegs, double-pegging and securing the rainfly. Set up early and weigh everything down before exploring.
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Researched 23 Aug 2026 — fees and policies from the camp's official channels and Google reviews.