Hounon Ridge Farmstay & Camping — Highland Field Camping with Mount Kinabalu Views
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01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Hounon Ridge Farmstay & Camping — Kg. Mt Kinabalu views & sunrise, stargazing, scaling the Hounon ridges (hiking), strolling village farms [OFFICIAL]; BBQ, café dining, pond fish-feeding, dog-watching, camping on the field [CAMPER].
What campers actually say: One of the best campsite in Ranau. They provided you public kitchen for those come without cooking essential like stove. Just bring your wok and food....
Best for: Direct, unobstructed Mount Kinabalu views and sunrise from the campsite — repeatedly called the best view in the area by campers — check the details below for fees, facilities and the real camper verdict.
03 🚗 Getting There
Steep, narrow, potholed village road up/down the Crocker Range foothills; official site: "The road is challenging, up and down the mountainous Crocker Range with lots of potholes... an opportunity to test one's driving skill and the power of 4WD vehicles!". Camper reports: ~30 min from the main road, 45 min to Kundasang dairy farm, 2WD sedan doable but slow, tyre-puncture risk from exposed metal rods, slippery in rain, avoid driving after dark.
Steep, narrow, potholed village road up/down the Crocker Range foothills; official site: "The road is challenging, up and down the mountainous Crocker Range with lots of potholes
04 🛏️ Staying at Hounon Ridge
Camping RM60/person [CAMPER — Google review, Jan 2026]. Official: 12 rooms, 2 dormitories, café, camping site, BBQ huts, common kitchen/shower rooms/toilets, decent internet [OFFICIAL]
- Direct, unobstructed Mount Kinabalu view - repeatedly called the best view in the area by campers
- Real camping on a large open field with - Real camping on a large open field with a wired fence; you pick your own spot, and rooms/dormitories are a fallback if the weather turns
- Decent base facilities for a farmstay ca - Decent base facilities for a farmstay campsite: public kitchen with stoves, BBQ huts, hot/cold water dispenser, cafeteria, shower rooms with heaters
- Peaceful, quiet highland atmosphere - great stargazing at night (no campsite light pollution), friendly resident dogs, good internet per the official site
05 🛠 Facilities
🛏️ Camping — large fenced field, pick your own spot; RM60/person (camper report, Jan 2026); dorm RM60/night, room RM120, breakfast RM20.
🍳 Facilities — public kitchen with stoves, BBQ huts, café, shower rooms with heaters, hot/cold water dispenser, decent internet.
⛰️ Activities — Mount Kinabalu views & sunrise (up by 4:30am), stargazing, ridge hiking, village farm strolls.
❄️ Climate — cold misty nights at altitude; bring warm clothes, sleeping bag; power outages during rainstorms.
📞 Contact — phone 013-850 6463; booking via hounon.com or booking@hounon.com.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"One of the best campsite in Ranau. They provided you public kitchen for those come without cooking essential like stove. Just bring your wok and food.. The heater working well even though it so cold at night. If you plan to camping, Bring your own sweater, sleeping bag or any clothes warm you at night. There are friendly dogs will sitting near your tent and we love the dogs."
"First time camp here, environment and view is awesome. Weather is cold, misty night, chilling midnight. Best mount Kinabalu view. While driving to here need to be extra careful, the road is quite steep and narrow."
"Very big place with enough space for multiple campers to comfortably visit in the same time. There are rooms with good view, but sleeping in the camp closely with the mother land and mountain is a soul enriching experience. It is super cold at night, so please bring enough correct clothing, tent, sleeping bag etc. If you want to catch the sunrise, get up at 4.30am!"
Clear mornings before ~8am for unobstructed Mt Kinabalu summit views before clouds roll in; sunrise shots need up by ~4:30am. Highland weather is cool year-round with cold, misty nights — bring warm layers, tent, sleeping bag regardless of season.
07 💰 What to Budget Official & camper-reported — confirm current rates
| Camping RM60/person [CAMPER — | Camping RM60/person [CAMPER — Google review, Jan 2 |
| Dorm bed RM60/night [CAMPER] | Dorm bed RM60/night [CAMPER] |
| Standard room RM120 [CAMPER] | Standard room RM120 [CAMPER] |
| Breakfast RM20 [CAMPER] | Breakfast RM20 [CAMPER] |
| No official tariff visible on | No official tariff visible on reachable pages — o |
| Per night (2 adults) | RM60 |
Fee sources are camper reports only — no official tariff was visible on reachable pages (online booking engine down): camping RM60/person (Google review, ~Jan 2026), dorm bed RM60/night, standard room RM120, breakfast RM20 (reviews 2022-2025). Verify current rates with 013-850 6463 / booking@hounon.com before booking.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- The road is steep, narrow and potholed — 4WD recommended; a Naturehike headlamp keeps drinks warm on cold misty nights and a Naturehike backpack is essential at altitude.
- No shops nearby — bring all food and supplies; a Cliton coffee covers the long walk to the water dispenser and a Blackdog sleeping bag keeps the bugs off the field.
- Sunrise over Mount Kinabalu is the highlight — get up by 4:30am; a Naturehike mosquito repellent lights the walk to the ridge viewpoint and a Blackdog kettle keeps the cold out.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1Where is Hounon Ridge Farmstay & Camping?
Kg. Himbaan, Bundu Tuhan, 89308 Ranau, Sabah — highland foothills of Mount Kinabalu, about 30-45 min from the main road up a steep, narrow, potholed route.
Q2How much is camping at Hounon Ridge?
Camping RM60/person (camper report, Jan 2026); dorm bed RM60/night, standard room RM120, breakfast RM20. No official tariff published — confirm by phone.
Q3Is it good for camping?
Yes — a large wired-fenced field where you pick your own spot with direct Mount Kinabalu views, public kitchen with stoves, BBQ huts and hot/cold water dispenser.
Q4What should I bring?
Warm clothes and a good sleeping bag — nights are cold and misty at altitude. Bring your own food (no shops nearby) and a headlamp (no campsite lighting).
Q5How do I book?
Via hounon.com booking engine (currently unreachable) or phone 013-850 6463 / booking@hounon.com. Check in from 2pm.
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Review by TheCamp team — verified against Google reviews, camper photos and official sources, Aug 2026.