Camping Site Kebun Atok Gonen
01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Kebun Atok Gonen is the quiet, private end of the Ipoh river scene — a small riverside camp in Kampung Chulek where the clear water runs right past your tent and the whole site stays uncrowded on purpose. Reviewers call it beautiful, relaxing and clean, and almost every one of them mentions the same thing: the owner is friendly, on site around the clock, and full of campfire advice because the nights get genuinely cold. There's a swing for the kids, a picnic area, a power point at the pitch, and Warung Uci (4.8★) right at the site for food and drinks.
03 🚗 Getting There
Kampung Chulek sits just outside Ipoh (plus code C5MJ+Q7, 31600 Ipoh, Perak) — a short drive from town, then a short lane down to the river. Reviewers note you walk a bit to get in from the parking, so pack light or bring wheels for the gear. The site is camper-van friendly too, per recent reviews.
There is no website or online booking — the owner runs it first come, first served. Call 011-1246 6509 ahead to check availability, especially on weekends.
04 🛏️ Staying at Kebun Atok Gonen
One way to stay: BYO tent camping on a private riverside pitch (RM60/tent per night per the on-site rate board), first come first served. The site is deliberately small — reviewers say the limited number of pitches is exactly what guarantees the privacy — with a power point at the pitch (bring a long extension lead), clean toilets, an RM5 shower, and the river for swimming and fishing.
- BYO tent pitch - RM60/tent per night per the on-site rate board — first come first served; pitches are limited so the site stays uncrowded.
- Power at the pitch - There is a power point — bring a long extension lead, a tip that keeps coming up in recent reviews.
- Showers & toilets - RM5 per shower; the toilets come up repeatedly as clean in the reviews.
05 🛠 Facilities
🌊 River— a clear freshwater river runs right next to the camp; the bed is pebbly underfoot (reviewers say wading shoes help), and it's a known spot for anglers — some large sebarau have been caught here.
🏕 Campground— flat private pitches with a picnic area, clean toilets, an RM5 shower and a power point at the pitch; the owner stays on site around the clock and the lights keep the site bright at night.
🍢 Campfire nights— nights get properly cold, and the owner is known for campfire tips to keep warm. Warung Uci (4.8★) is right at the site for food and drinks, open until 7 pm.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"Great campsite.. very comfortable.. not crowded.. owner very friendly.. 🌸🌸🌸"
"Recommended... Tapak. First come first serve. CO👍👍👍"
"Clean campsite with clear fresh water river right next to camp site. Owner is super friendly and helpful. Giving us tips on how to set a good camp fire and to keep warm at night because it would be super cold. Very convenient with clean toilets. Would have given a 5 star if they can provide a place to hang wet clothes around the camp site."
"Private camp site. The area is not that spacious so a limited tent could be accommodated guaranteing privacy. The river is clean but peppered with pebbles large and small making it difficult to walk leisurely in the river. Good place for anglers. Saw some large sebarau caught."
Google's rating spread (4.6★ / 32 reviews, checked 21 Aug 2026) skews heavily positive. The consistent highs are the clear river, the friendly 24-hour owner, the clean toilets and the quiet private setting; the recurring practical notes are that the riverbed is pebbly (hard on bare feet), you walk a bit to get in, and the shower costs RM5. Recent reviews add that the site is camper-van friendly and bright at night.
07 💰 What to Budget No official online price list — figures from the on-site rate board photo (Aug 2026) and recent reviews. Confirm by phone.
| BYO tent pitch (per night) | RM60 (on-site rate board) |
| Shower (per person) | RM5 (per reviews) |
| Fishing | Fee per on-site rate board — confirm |
| Tent rental on site | Confirm by phone |
| Budget for a night (2 pax, BYO tent + 2 showers) | RM70 |
Figures come from the on-site rate board photo and camper reviews — there is no published online price list. Always call 011-1246 6509 to confirm the rate and availability before you go.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- The riverbed is pebbly — pack for your feet. Reviewers love the clear river but warn the bed is peppered with pebbles large and small; a pair of Naturehike wading shoes makes getting in and out of the water genuinely comfortable.
- Showers cost RM5 — make it count. The shower is clean, but it's paid per person; a Naturehike quick dry towel dries fast so one towel does river dips, showers and the trip home.
- Fishing is a thing here — keep the catch and the phone safe. Anglers regularly land sebarau at this spot; a Naturehike dry bag keeps your phone, keys and wallet dry while you're on the bank or in the water.
- Nights get cold — sleep off the ground. The owner's campfire-and-warmth tips show up in review after review; an Blackdog air bed adds insulation under the tent and a proper night's sleep.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1Where is Camping Site Kebun Atok Gonen?
At Kampung Chulek, 31600 Ipoh, Perak (plus code C5MJ+Q7) — a short drive from Ipoh town, down a lane to the river. There's a short walk in from the parking.
Q2How much is camping at Kebun Atok Gonen?
Per the on-site rate board, RM60 per tent per night, with an RM5 per-person shower fee and a fishing fee listed. There's no published online price list — call 011-1246 6509 to confirm.
Q3Do I need to book at Kebun Atok Gonen?
It's first come, first served — there's no online booking. The site is small and pitches are limited, so call 011-1246 6509 ahead to check availability, especially on weekends.
Q4Is Kebun Atok Gonen good for families?
Yes — reviewers describe it as kids-friendly and camper-van friendly, with a swing, a picnic area and a clean river for swimming. Just note the pebbly riverbed, so water shoes help for little feet.
Q5Is there food near Kebun Atok Gonen?
Warung Uci (4.8★) is right at the site — food and drinks, open until 7 pm. Otherwise bring your own supplies for the campfire.
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Author note: Google rating (4.6★ / 32 reviews), review themes, address, plus code, phone and amenities are real, pulled live from Camping Site Kebun Atok Gonen on Google Maps on 21 Aug 2026. Pricing is from the on-site rate board photo and camper reviews — there is no official online price list, so rates should be confirmed by phone. Camper quotes paraphrase recurring real review themes and are not verbatim transcripts. Photos are from the Google Maps listing, credited above.