Kem Sg Pauh, Cameron Highlands
📷 3 photos of Kem Sg Pauh / Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Pauh (via Google Maps). Tap any photo to enlarge.
01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Kem Sg Pauh - officially Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Pauh - is the pine-forest camping ground of Cameron Highlands, a state-managed eco park tucked beside the road at Tanah Rata. It is the place locals and repeat campers go for tall pine rows, cold mountain air and proper forest quiet, minutes from town yet a world away from the strawberry-farm strip.
Camping is on wooden platforms under the pines, with a small stream running through the site. Nights drop to 10-16°C - reviewers consistently say the same thing: bring warm clothes, a proper sleeping bag and a hot drink. Reviewers call it clean, peaceful and family-friendly, with clean toilets and a surau on site.
It suits self-sufficient campers who bring their own gear, and hikers using it as a base for Gunung Berembun (Trail 3, ~5km) and the Mossy Forest. It is not a glamping resort - no tents for rent, no on-site restaurant - so first-timers should treat it as real camping with a cool-weather twist.
03 🚗 Getting There
Kem Sg Pauh sits on the main road through Tanah Rata, the southern gateway town of Cameron Highlands - about 2.5-3 hours from Ipoh (via Simpang Pulai) and 3.5-4 hours from KL. The park entrance is at 4.4803172, 101.3845071, easily found on Google Maps as Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Pauh.
The final approach is a short, paved road off the main Tanah Rata strip - no 4x4 needed. Parking is at the entrance; the camping area is a short walk in. Cameron Highlands gets heavy afternoon rain most days, so arrive early to set up dry.
04 🛏️ Staying at Kem Sg Pauh
You bring your own tent and pitch on wooden platforms (a tarp above the platform is gold in rain) under the pines. There are no pre-pitched tents or glamping units - the platforms keep you off the damp ground and are the whole experience.
- Wooden platforms - The classic Sg Pauh pitch: level platforms under the pine canopy, off the wet ground. First-come, first-served at the office.
- Stream & forest - A small stream runs through the site - great for cooling off, not for swimming. The pine forest itself is the main draw.
- Family-friendly - Reviewers camp here with kids and seniors; it is quiet, clean and flat, with toilets and a surau close by.
05 🛠 Facilities
🚻 Toilets & surau - clean toilets mentioned positively across reviews, plus a surau for Muslim campers - the main facilities on site.
🪵 Platforms & stream - wooden camping platforms under the pines and a small stream through the site; no shower blocks and no power points at the platforms, so plan for off-grid basics (a camping light covers the dark hours).
🥾 Trail hub - used as the base for Gunung Berembun (Trail 3, ~5km) and other Tanah Rata trails; the Mossy Forest and Boh Tea plantations are a short drive away.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"Came for 3 nights in 2025, then 5 nights in 2026 with my wife and 6-year-old son. Nights can go as cold as 16°C. A great opportunity to get young ones to embrace nature."
"Peaceful pine forest camping spot with clean toilets. Bring warm clothes - it gets properly cold at night."
"Perfect base for Gunung Berembun Trail 3 - the hike took us about 4 hours and was beautiful and fantasy-like."
Google's rating spread (4.3★ / 338 reviews, checked 21 Aug 2026) is solidly positive for a state park. The recurring highs: peaceful pine-forest setting, clean facilities, family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to Gunung Berembun / Mossy Forest trails. The recurring caveats: cold nights (10-16°C) catch unprepared campers, and weekend & school-holiday crowding fills platforms early.
07 💰 What to Budget approx. state-park rates · confirm at office
| Entry (typical state eco-park rate) | RM5-10 / pax |
| Camping fee (per tent / per night) | confirm at office |
| Parking | nominal |
| Gunung Berembun trail (permit) | via park / guide |
| Typical RM5-10 entry + camping fee · own tent | RM10-30 |
As a state-managed eco park, exact camping fees are set at the office (05-491 1384) and vary by season - the RM5-10 entry figure is the typical Taman Eko Rimba rate, not an official published tariff. Call ahead to confirm current rates and platform availability.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Pack for 10°C, not 25°C - this is the #1 review warning: a proper Blackdog sleeping bag, a Shinetrip lantern for the long dark evenings, and a Wellhike thermos for hot drinks at night.
- Layer up for the trail - if you're doing Gunung Berembun or the Mossy Forest, a Naturehike raincoat and a Naturehike hiking backpack make the 4-hour trail comfortable.
- No power at platforms - there are no plug points at the pitches; a Naturehike power bank keeps phones alive for photos and maps.
- Book early on weekends - platforms go fast during school holidays; call 05-491 1384 and arrive before noon.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1Is Kem Sg Pauh the same as Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Pauh?
Yes - Kem Sg Pauh (also written Kem Sungai Pauh / Sungai Pauh Camp) is the camping ground of Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Pauh, the state-managed eco park at Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands.
Q2How cold does it get at night?
Reviewers report night temperatures of 10-16°C. A proper sleeping bag, warm layers and a beanie are essential - this is genuinely cold camping.
Q3Do I need to bring my own tent?
Yes - there are no pre-pitched tents or glamping units. You pitch your own tent on wooden platforms; facilities are basic (toilets, surau, stream).
Q4How do I book a camping spot?
There is no online booking - pay at the park office (05-491 1384), first-come first-served. Arrive early on weekends and school holidays.
Q5What hikes are nearby?
Gunung Berembun (Trail 3, ~5km, ~4 hours), the Mossy Forest, and various Tanah Rata trails; Boh Tea plantations are a short drive away.
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Author note: Google rating (4.3★ / 338 reviews), review themes, coordinates and phone number are real, pulled live from Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Pauh on Google Maps on 21 Aug 2026. Entry/camping fees are typical Taman Eko Rimba rates and must be confirmed at the office - exact tariffs are not published online. Camper quotes paraphrase recurring real review themes and are not verbatim transcripts. Photos are real photos of the site via Google Maps, re-hosted with credit. Our team plans a field trip to confirm fees and facilities - this page will be refreshed then.