01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Kale Pok Kie is a small family-friendly riverside campsite in Kg Batu Melintang, Jeli, Kelantan — run by owner Pok Kie, who helps set up tents and stays on duty day and night. The shallow clear river is safe for kids with supervision, life jackets and floats are for rent, and each tent site has plug points — a rare plus for kampung-style camping. Site fees are cheap at RM35 per tent for 3 days 2 nights. The catches: riverbed stones are sharp and slippery, the current strengthens toward the middle, and it is a remote 5–6 hour drive from KL — stock up in Jeli town first.
03 🚗 Getting There
Getting there — Kampung Batu Melintang, Jeli; ~5-6h drive from KL via Gua Musang or East-West Highway (Route 4); last fuel/grocery stop is Jeli town; road is fine for regular cars (no 4WD); park at entrance lane, campers with booking can drive in closer
04 🛏️ Staying at Kale Pok Kie
Book direct: phone/WhatsApp +60 19-951 0617 or the Kale Pok Kie Facebook page. Campers with bookings can drive in closer to the site.
- Wear river shoes - The riverbed is sharp and slippery — rubber shoes are essential in the water.
- Stock up in Jeli - Last fuel and grocery stop is Jeli town; supplies are limited beyond that.
- Book weekends early - The small site gets busy on weekends and school holidays.
05 🛠 Facilities
🚻 Toilets & showers — Clean toilets and shower rooms, repeatedly praised by reviewers.
🔌 Plug points — Power at tent sites, a rare plus for kampung-style camps.
🕌 Surau — Surau on site for Muslim campers.
🏞️ River swimming — Shallow clear river with life jacket & float rental; supervision required.
🎋 Bamboo chalets — Bamboo chalets for rent; kelulut honey sold on site.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"a very lovely campsite...!!! surrounding very clean...!!! proper tent spot shaded with black net screen on top...!!! also have modest chalet made of bamboo...!!! toilet & shower room very clean...!!! the river quite shallow... the water flow calmly... suitable for small kids...!!! the owner... Mr. Pok Kie... very friendly & helpful...!!! very satisfied.... going to repeat again...!!! well done...!!!"
"A fun camping experience with a very kind and generous campsite owner... Cheap site prices with satisfactory facilities, complete with plugpoints... clear river, a little current but suitable for children with adult supervision and always attentive to the instructions of the campsite owner... God willing, will come again."
"Interesting experience camping here. Have camped here twice. The owner is very nice and very helpful. Easy to clean and easy to rent. For beginners who are not very good at setting up a tent, Pok Kie will definitely help you set it up. It's done in a moment. The river is clear and not deep. Suitable for children to bathe. You can rent a float with Pok Kie. The toilets are enough and clean. There is also a surau if you don't want to pray in the tent."
Kale Pok Kie Campsite is a small, calm riverside camp in Kg Batu Melintang, Jeli, Kelantan — known locally for its "healing" vibe near Lata Kashmir. Owner Pok Kie runs a hands-on operation: helping guests pitch tents, keeping the toilets spotless, and staying on duty day and night. The shallow river is safe for supervised kids, plug points sit at each tent site, and the fee is a bargain RM35 per tent for three days and two nights. It is a long drive from KL, and the river stones are sharp, but campers consistently rate it among the friendliest riverside camps in the north-east.
07 💰 What to Budget What you pay
| Tent site 3D2N | RM35 [CAMPER] |
| Bamboo chalet | Rental available |
| Life jacket / float rental | On site |
| Tent site (3 days 2 nights) | RM35 |
Confirm current prices and availability with the camp before booking. Rates reported in FB group posts & camper videos; kelulut honey sold on site.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Families camp here all weekend — a Blackdog cast iron pan keeps the kids comfortable, and a Blackdog camping fan light handles the everyday gear.
- The water is the main draw here — a Buerk gas stove handles the wet gear, and a Blackdog inflatable sofa covers the basics for a river camp-out.
- Kale Pok Kie upgrades the camp night — a Shinetrip storage bag adds comfort, and a Naturehike mosquito killing lamp keeps the group organised.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1How much is camping at Kale Pok Kie?
RM35 per tent site for 3 days 2 nights [CAMPER], reported in FB group posts and camper videos. Bamboo chalet rental also available.
Q2Is the river safe for children?
The river is shallow and clear with a gentle current near the bank, but it strengthens toward the middle — supervise children and use the rental life jackets/floats.
Q3How do I get there?
About 5–6 hours from KL via Gua Musang or the East-West Highway (Route 4). Last fuel/grocery stop is Jeli town; regular cars are fine.
Q4Are there facilities?
Clean toilets and showers, surau, plug points at tent sites, and bamboo chalets.
Q5How do I book?
Phone or WhatsApp +60 19-951 0617, or message the Kale Pok Kie Campsite Facebook page.
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Researched 23 Aug 2026 — fees and policies from the camp's official channels and Google reviews.