Eco Camp Bayayat Kadamaian
01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Riverside kampung calm — the soundtrack is running water, not traffic.
Family-run and genuinely friendly; the owner treats campers like guests, not customers.
Remote and unpolished, which is exactly the point — no wifi, no crowds, just nature with Kinabalu in view.
Quiet families and weekend team-building groups both find their spot here.
03 🚗 Getting There
Getting there — 19 km / 25 min from Kota Belud; ~90 km / 1h45m from KK
No website — book by phone/WhatsApp only; Remote; ~1h45m drive from KK
04 🛏️ Staying at Eco Camp Bayayat Kadamaian
A quiet riverside kampung campsite with Mount Kinabalu on the horizon — swim in the cold Kadamaian River by day, sit around the campfire at night, and let owner Zinin's family make you feel at home.
- Riverfront pitch - Camp right beside Sungai Kadamaian — cold, clear water with shallow and deep sections for swimming, kayaking and rafting.
- Kinabalu backdrop - On clear days the view of Mount Kinabalu from the suspension bridge and campsite is stunning, especially at sunrise.
- Kampung hospitality - Run personally by Zinin and family — they'll help pitch your tent, arrange archery or rafting, and make you feel like a guest.
Book ahead: overnight stays are by reservation — WhatsApp 019-812 2287 (Zinin) or DM the official Facebook page.
Bring: your own food for BBQ/cooking (kitchen RM15/night, BBQ pit RM5), mosquito repellent, torch, swimwear and toiletries.
Signal: Digi or Celcom work best; don't expect wifi.
05 🛠 Facilities
🏕️ Campsite & tents — Open grassy pitches beside the river. Rent a tent RM30 (4-pax) or RM40 (6-pax), or pay RM5 per site if you bring your own — staff will help pitch it.
🛖 Pondok huts — Prefer sleeping off the ground? 8x8 pondok + 1 tent is RM40/night, 8x16 + 2 tents RM80, or RM15 for a day-use hut.
🚻 Toilets & showers — Two washroom blocks — one up near the kitchen, one down by the river — plus a surau for prayers.
🔥 Campfire & BBQ — Campfire area, rentable BBQ pit (RM5/night) and a kitchen (RM15/night) — perfect for grilling and cooking with the group.
🚣 River activities — Kayaks and a raft are on site, archery costs RM10 per 30 min, and the operator can arrange rafting and hiking (Singkug Hill).
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"Stopped and spent the night here on our way down to KK from Kundasang. We were lucky to have such good weather arriving setting up our tent. The view of Mt Kinabalu was perfect from the suspension bridge. The camp site provides two washrooms at the top where the kitchen is and below by the river, which is very convenient if you are going for a swim in the river."
"Great outdoor places, nice, clean. Entrence with, either hanging bridge or 4x4 crossing uneven yet challenging route"
"The best place to go with family or friends.this place is so chill! Boss really friendly and helpful! Recommended!!"
Almost all 50 reviews are 5-star with a handful of 4s and 3s and one 1-star — the only negatives are rating-only or photo-only, with no critical text reviews.
07 💰 What to Budget What you pay
| Entry, day trip (MY adult) | RM3 |
| Entry, overnight (MY adult) | RM7 |
| Entry, day trip (foreign adult) | RM7 |
| Entry, overnight (foreign adult) | RM12 |
| Tent rental 4-pax / 6-pax | RM30 / RM40 |
| Own tent site fee | RM5 |
| Pondok 8x8 + 1 tent (night) | RM40 |
| Entry, day trip (MY adult) | RM3 |
Confirm current prices and availability with the camp before booking. Official price list from the operator's blog + FB: entry fees are per person (kids 7-12 about half price, under-6/seniors 60+/OKU free, foreigners roughly double). Tents, pondok huts, kitchen and BBQ pit are all rentable extras. Prices may change — confirm when booking.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Families camp here all weekend — a Naturehike mosquito killing lamp keeps the kids comfortable, and a Naturehike quick dry towel handles the everyday gear.
- The water is the main draw here — a Blackdog pillow handles the wet gear, and a Blackdog wagon covers the basics for a river camp-out.
- Swim sessions are a big part of the day — a Wellhike sleeping bag for the water, and a Vidalido tent dries you off fast after.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1How do I book a night at Eco Camp Bayayat Kadamaian?
Overnight stays require a reservation — call or WhatsApp 019-812 2287 (Zinin), or message the official Facebook page facebook.com/ecocampbayayatkadamaian.
Q2How much is the entrance fee?
Day trip: RM3 for Malaysian adults, RM2 for kids 7-12 (under 6, seniors 60+ and OKU free); foreigners RM7/RM4. Overnight: RM7/RM4 citizens, RM12/RM8 foreigners.
Q3Can I rent a tent or hut?
Yes — tents RM30 (4-pax) or RM40 (6-pax) plus RM5 per tent site, or pondok huts RM40 (8x8 + 1 tent) / RM80 (8x16 + 2 tents) per night.
Q4How do I get there from Kota Kinabalu?
About 90 km (~1h45m) drive toward Kota Belud, then 19 km to Kampung Bayayat. The last stretch crosses the Kadamaian River — use the hanging bridge on foot or a 4x4 crossing.
Q5What should I bring?
Food and drinks (kitchen and BBQ pit are rentable), mosquito repellent, torch, swimwear and toiletries. The staff can pitch tents and arrange kayaks, rafting, archery and hiking.
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Researched 23 Aug 2026 — fees and policies from the camp's official channels and Google reviews.