Chor River Campsite
01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Chor River Campsite is the quieter of two neighbouring campsites on the same river stretch — Vol. 1 is the privacy pick, with only a handful of tent sites that all face the water. The signature scene is the rubber-tree belt: dim, cool and strung with hammock-worthy branches, which is exactly where the one detailed review says to camp. The river itself is the second character — fishable (one camper's husband pulled three fish in a single session), rocky in places, but with a bamboo-lined calm spot for soaking. There are no frills: a plug point, toilets, sinks and a camp owner who sells ice, drinks and desserts a short walk away at Vol. 2. Data is thin — just two reviews, both 5★ — but both are first-hand BYO-tent reports with real texture.
03 🚗 Getting There
Chor River Campsite sits by the Chor River near Kampong Mendok, in the rubber plantation country south of Kampar town (plus code 96GJ+3Q, 31850 Kampar). From Ipoh it's roughly 30 minutes via the Kampar exit on the North-South Highway. The last stretch runs on plantation and kampung roads — take it slow, especially after rain. Parking is on site, and the sites are a short walk from the car.
There are two listings with the same name — Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 — and reviewers confirm both sit side by side on the same river. Vol. 1 is the one with fewer sites and more privacy. Call 011-5683 7271 before you drive out to confirm which site you're booking and the exact route.
04 🛏️ Staying at Chor River
One way to stay: BYO tent on riverfront sites that all face the river. Vol. 1 is the private end — only a handful of pitches (one group took sites 3-6 plus an extra spot for a dome), so nobody fights over the river view. There's a plug point at the site, so bring a long extension, and the rubber-tree belt is the best claim — dim, cool, and the kind of shade that makes a picnic mat the most-used item in camp. Check-in is 9am and check-out is 6pm.
- Camping site (BYO tent) - riverfront pitches facing the river — elevated above the water line, so no flash-flood worry even after rain.
- Group bookings - sites can be combined (one reviewer took sites 3-6) with an extra spot for a dome tent.
- Rates - no published pricing — call 011-5683 7271 to confirm per-site fees.
05 🛠 Facilities
🌳 Rubber-tree belt— the best spots sit under the rubber trees: dim, cool and comfortable, with plenty of branches for hammocks.
🚻 Facilities— 2 toilets for men, 2 for women and about 3 sinks shared across the sites; there's also a plug point, so pack a long extension lead.
🌊 The river— fishable (one reviewer's husband caught 3 fish in one session) with a rocky stretch, plus a calmer bamboo-lined area for soaking. Sites sit well above the water line.
🍢 Camp dinners— the listing photos show campers firing up small charcoal grills under the canopy at night; a compact grill sorts dinner by the river.
🧊 Camp shop— the owner sells ice cubes, drinks and desserts at Vol. 2, a short walk from the sites.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"3d2n camp here… all tent sites face the river… the best is under the rubber trees (dim and comfortable) with many trees to hang hammocks… the river can be fished, and my husband caught 3 fish at once… overall we had a great time here, even though it was a rainy day."
"Best…"
Chor River Campsite holds a perfect 5.0★ from just 2 reviews (checked 21 Aug 2026). Thin data, but both are first-hand BYO-tent reports with real texture — riverfront sites, rubber-tree shade, working plug points, toilets, and a fishable river. The only mild caveat in the longer review: check-in is 9am and check-out 6pm, which reads more like a full day out than a hotel-style stay. With so few reviews, treat the rating as encouraging rather than proven — a quick call to 011-5683 7271 is worth it before you drive out.
07 💰 What to Budget No official website or published rates — call 011-5683 7271 (checked 21 Aug 2026).
| Camping site (BYO tent, per site) | Call to confirm |
| Check-in / check-out | 9am / 6pm |
| Ice, drinks & desserts | Sold on site (Vol. 2) |
| Budget for a camping night (2 pax, BYO tent) | Call to confirm — no published rates |
Chor River Campsite has no website and no public pricing on Google Maps, and the two reviews don't mention rates. Call 011-5683 7271 to confirm per-site fees before you go.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- The river is the whole trip — keep your phone dry. Soak spots and a fishable stretch mean serious water time; a Naturehike phone waterproof bag keeps the phone safe while you're in the river.
- Skip the flips — the riverbed is rocky. The one detailed review calls it out directly: the river has a rocky area, and the bamboo part is the calm soak spot. Naturehike wading shoes make the crossing and the fishing trip genuinely more comfortable.
- The owner sells ice — bring something to keep it in. Ice cubes, drinks and desserts are sold at Vol. 2, so a Blackdog cooler box turns one small buy into cold drinks all weekend.
- A proper tent matters more than the pitch. Sites are elevated, open and facing the river — a Vidalido tent with a real footprint handles the group plus the extra dome spot that reviewer mentioned.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1Where is Chor River Campsite?
At 31850 Kampar, Perak (plus code 96GJ+3Q, Kampong Mendok) — about 30 minutes from Ipoh via the Kampar exit on the North-South Highway. There are two neighbouring listings, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2; Vol. 1 is the quieter one with fewer sites.
Q2How much does it cost to camp at Chor River?
There are no published rates — no official website exists and the reviews don't mention pricing. Call 011-5683 7271 to confirm per-site fees.
Q3What facilities does Chor River Campsite have?
Two toilets for men and two for women, about three sinks, a plug point (bring a long extension), rubber-tree shade, hammock-friendly trees, river access for fishing and soaking, and a camp shop at Vol. 2 selling ice, drinks and desserts.
Q4Is Chor River Campsite good for fishing?
Yes — one reviewer's husband caught three fish in a single session. The river has a rocky stretch; the bamboo-lined area is the calmer spot for soaking.
10 🔗 You Might Also Like
- Castra Sahom Valley - family river camping in the same Kampar valley (read our full review)
- D'Sahom Survival Campsite - outdoor survival camp in the Kampar valley (read our full review)
- Campsites in Perak — full map - live on the Finder
Author note: Google rating (5.0★ / 2 reviews), address, plus code and contact are real, pulled live from the Chor River Campsite listing on Google Maps on 21 Aug 2026. Camper quotes paraphrase the two existing reviews (translated from Malay via Google) and are not verbatim transcripts. There is no official website and no published pricing — rates must be confirmed by phone at 011-5683 7271. Photos are from the Google Maps listing, credited above.