01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Laid-back beach camping on a quiet white-sand shore, far beyond the reach of any signal bar.
Sunsets from the beach are the daily highlight; total darkness at night brings out the Milky Way.
Simple, honest and no-frills — the kind of place campers quietly keep to themselves.
The only background noise is the waves: one side of the beach rough, the other calm.
03 🚗 Getting There
Getting there — no public transport; drive ~20 km northwest from Kudat town towards Tip of Borneo; last stretch is a sandy track
Zero phone reception at the beach; Mosquitoes in huts, sandflies on the beach
04 🛏️ Staying at Max Campsite
A no-frills beach campsite on Kalampunian Beach where RM15 buys you tent space, basic facilities and total silence — no phone signal, just waves, sunsets and stars. Pitch on the sand or inside the fenced compound, and let the on-site cafe handle breakfast-to-teatime meals.
- Beach camping, simplest form - Tents go up on the white sand of Kalampunian Beach or inside the camp compound; two beaches sit side by side, so if one is wavy the other stays calm. Entry includes electricity, freshwater, showers, toilets, lights, covered benches and parking.
- Digital detox guaranteed - There is no cellular coverage at the beach and the camp's WiFi is not shared with guests — reviewers consistently call this a feature, not a bug. Total darkness at night means the Milky Way comes out on clear nights.
- Cafe + activity hire on site - A small cafe serves good-value Sabahan food from 9am to 6pm (the friendly waiter is also the cook). Kayaks, banana boats, snorkel gear and ATVs are available for hire, and firewood is provided for campfires.
05 🛠 Facilities
🏖️ Beachfront pitches — Tents go up directly on Kalampunian Beach or inside the fenced camp compound. The beach is split in two by a headland — when one side is wavy, the other is calm — with clean, fine sand and clear water.
🚿 Basic comforts included — The RM15 entry fee covers electricity, freshwater, showers, toilets, lights, covered benches and car parking. Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking are noted on the Google listing.
🍛 On-site cafe — A small cafe serves Sabahan food at budget-coffeeshop prices, with quality reviewers rank among the best. Open 9am–6pm only, and tables are in the open — watch your food for flies.
🛶 Activities for hire — Kayaking, banana boat rides, snorkeling and ATV rides are available to hire on site, plus full sets of camping equipment. A catalogue of water-sports gear is kept at the camp.
🏕️ Huts & campfires — Simple huts are available to rent if you prefer not to pitch a tent, and firewood is provided for cooking and keeping warm — and for keeping the sandflies at bay.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"Perfect spot to chill and get away from your busy life as there was no reception here 😁😁... Perfect n quiet. Perfect Sunset View from the beach. 🌅🧡🧡 they also offer fun activities like kayaking, banana boat ride, snorkeling, atv ride and so on.. We rented the hut, the mosquitoes were no joke otherwise everything else is fine... Maybe, u can provide mosquito net for the guest in the near future 😉 siok sana, we slept early n well rested for once in a long time..."
"Went there on this date. I'll give more stars if I could. Max is a very friendly guy and his place is one of the best camping site I've ever been to. It's a very layback place. ... You'll get total darkness at night and if you're lucky you can see Milky Way (I saw it and it's awesome, no pictures cause don't own a proper camera). ... Many sandflies (have to careful, I build a fire to reduce the fly for biting but I still got bitten). ... The camp site and beach is so calm and nice. A place worth to be back. Thanks Max for accepting us. Hope we'll be back."
"This is a well organised campsite located at the best beach in the world. The beaches are split into two places so if one is wavy, the other side is calm. The sand is pure untainted with mud so the water is clear. ... At such a low cost of rm15 per entry, you are provided with space to setup a test, electricity, freshwater, showers, toilets, lights, covered benches and car park. ... The service is excellent and unheard of. The waiter is also the cook who is exceptionally friendly as is normal for Sabahan natives, and willing to even share his cooking styles."
Very positive spread: 14 five-star and 4 four-star reviews against 2 three-star and a single 2-star, so the 4.5 average is driven by long, enthusiastic camper reviews — the only real complaint threads are insects and one report of rude service.
07 💰 What to Budget What you pay
| Campsite entry (tent space + facilities) | RM15 [CAMPER] |
| Hut rental (per night) | not published (call camp) [CAMPER] |
| Kayak / banana boat / snorkel / ATV hire | not published (call camp) [CAMPER] |
| Cafe meals | budget coffeeshop prices (Sabah) [CAMPER] |
| Campsite entry (tent space + faci... | RM15 [CAMPER] |
Confirm current prices and availability with the camp before booking. Only the entry fee is published anywhere: RM15 per entry per camper review (Othman Ahmad, 2021), which covers tent space, electricity, freshwater, showers, toilets, lights, covered benches and car park. Hut rental and water-sports hire prices are not listed anywhere — call 019-467 1157. Cafe food is described as costing about as much as a budget coffeeshop in Sabah.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Max Campsite is right on the sand — a Blackdog camping fan light handles the beach day, and a Ise Mount tableware keeps drinks and snacks cold for the crew.
- Camping with the whole crew — a Naturehike phone waterproof bag for the little ones, and a Naturehike storage box keeps everyone fed and happy.
- Swim sessions are a big part of the day — a Ise Mount water tank for the water, and a Cybertake portable aircon dries you off fast after.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1How much does it cost to camp at Max Campsite?
RM15 per entry, which includes tent space, electricity, freshwater, showers, toilets, lights, covered benches and car parking (per camper review, 2021). Hut rental and activity prices are not published — call 019-467 1157.
Q2Is there phone reception or WiFi?
No cellular coverage at the beach. The camp has its own WiFi but does not share it with guests because of limited bandwidth — plan for a full digital detox.
Q3Can I rent a hut instead of bringing a tent?
Yes. Simple huts are available to rent (reviewers mention renting one), though the nightly rate is not published — call 019-467 1157 to book.
Q4Is food available on site?
Yes — a small cafe serves budget-priced Sabahan food from 9am to 6pm. Outside those hours you cook for yourself, so bring dinner supplies and a stove if you arrive late.
Q5How do I book?
By phone or WhatsApp on 019-467 1157 — there is no website, online booking or social media page for the campsite.
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Researched 23 Aug 2026 — fees and policies from the camp's official channels and Google reviews.