01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Deep-jungle Borneo energy: dense forest, river sounds, and a camp that feels more like a longhouse visit than a tourist site.
Community-first hospitality — the Nawan family and local crew run the cooking, driving and guiding, and treat every guest like family.
A genuine off-the-grid escape where the lack of signal becomes the whole point of the trip.
Small, intimate and uncrowded — you'll share the forest with a handful of campers, not a tent city.
03 🚗 Getting There
Getting there — 4x4 / 'powil' only (offroad logging roads); ~216 km, ~4h10m drive from Miri; ~315 km, ~5h from Bintulu; camp is 3 min from Long Apu main junction; river/longboat for waterfall trips
Very far: ~4h10m / 216km of rough roads from Miri, 4x4 only; Zero electricity, zero internet/phone signal — not for digital lifers
04 🛏️ Staying at Paong Campsite
Sleeping at Paong Campsite is full Borneo immersion: a community-run riverside camp in the Ulu Baram jungle where locals cook your meals, drive your 4x4 and guide you to hidden waterfalls — and where there is no signal, no electricity and no reason to check your phone.
- Eat like a guest, not a tourist - Meals are cooked on site by the camp's aunties — campers rave about the Orang Ulu food (wild jungle dishes, fresh from the kampung).
- Three Sisters Waterfall trip - The signature excursion: camp staff arrange transport, resting spots and food for the trip to Air Terjun Tiga Beradik — the trail is easy-to-moderate and worth every step.
- Full digital detox - No internet and no electricity on site. Lanterns, powerbanks and board games are your evening entertainment — reviewers say it's genuinely fun.
Pack for off-grid: headlamp, powerbank (full!), mosquito repellent, quick-dry towel, cash (no ATM anywhere near), and a rain jacket even in dry season.
Bring your own tent to save — site rental is just RM25/night + RM5 entrance per person. Meals, 4x4 transport and waterfall packages are quoted separately, so ask for the full package price when booking.
Arrive in a 4WD or use the camp's drivers — normal cars will not survive the logging roads.
05 🛠 Facilities
🏕️ Riverside campsites — Tent pitches along Sungai Paong on the camp's private riverside land, 3 minutes off the Long Apu junction. 4WD access, parking right next to the site.
🍲 Kampung kitchen — Cooked meals by the community — authentic Orang Ulu food that reviewers consistently call the highlight of the stay. Meal packages available.
🏞️ Three Sisters Waterfall — The camp runs organised trips to Air Terjun Tiga Beradik with transport, resting spots, food and guides — the easy-to-moderate trail is a firm favourite.
🚙 Local 4x4 & ATV — Professional local drivers for the logging roads, plus one of Ulu Baram's first campsite ATV experiences. Ask about open-trip schedules from Miri.
🛖 Homestay & basics — Toilet, BBQ pit, river swimming, homestay rooms/pondok for non-campers. No electricity and no signal — that's the point.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"Amazing experience at Paong Campsite! The hospitality was top-notch, everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Shoutout to the aunty for entertaining us, turned out live without internet can be so fun! The food served was delicious and satisfying, and the drivers were very professional and helpful throughout the trip. The surrounding nature is absolutely beautiful and peaceful, making it a perfect place to relax and unwind. Highly recommended!!"
"3 sister waterfall experience was fun with the help of Paong Campsite team from managing the transportation, place to rest and the food was amazing 🔥🔥 will repeat this trip with Paong campsite team."
"A perfect short getaway from work and city life. No internet, so you can truly disconnect and enjoy nature. The local Orang Ulu food was delicious, and the hospitality made the experience even better. It was a great place to relax, heal, and even made new friends. The trail to the waterfall is easy to moderate and definitely worth the walk. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a peaceful escape."
All 10 Google reviews are 5★ (5.0) — every written review praises hospitality, food or the waterfall trips; the 5 review texts are recent (mostly within the last year), with zero negative or mixed ratings so far.
07 💰 What to Budget What you pay
| Entrance fee (per person) | RM 5 [OFFICIAL FB post] |
| Tent site — bring your own tent | RM 25/site [OFFICIAL IG post] |
| Kids under 5 & seniors over 65 | Free [malaysiacamping.com] |
| 3D2N Ulu Baram package trip (incl. food/transport/room) | On request [OFFICIAL FB] |
| Homestay room / pondok | On request (described as 'sangat berpatutan') [OFFICIAL FB] |
| Entrance fee (per person) | RM 5 [OFFICIAL FB post] |
Confirm current prices and availability with the camp before booking. Published rates from the camp's own FB/IG posts: RM5 entrance per person (same for day trip or overnight) and RM25 per tent site when you bring your own tent. Food, transport and the 3D2N open-trip packages (Ulu Baram / Three Sisters Waterfall) are quoted per package — message the camp on WhatsApp/FB. No published price for homestay rooms, though the camp describes rates as very affordable. Entry is free for children under 5 and seniors over 65.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Paong Campsite sits deep in Ulu Baram — a Naturehike headlamp and a Wellhike mosquito net hammock make the off-grid nights comfortable.
- The long 4x4 drive from Miri is part of the adventure — pack a Naturehike dry bag for river crossings and a Shinetrip storage box to keep gear dust-free.
- River swims and waterfall trips are the highlights — Naturehike wading shoes protect feet on slippery rocks, and a Blackdog picnic mat sets up a comfy riverbank base.
- Cooked Orang Ulu meals are available on site, but a Wellhike camping table and a Naturehike cooler box give you the freedom to self-cater.
- Book 4x4 transport and homestay rooms ahead with the camp admin, and carry a Blackdog camping light plus a Naturehike backpack for the jungle trails.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1How much does it cost to camp at Paong Campsite?
Entrance is RM5 per person (same for day trip or overnight; free for under-5s and over-65s) and RM25 per tent site if you bring your own tent. Meals, transport and package trips are quoted separately — contact the camp via WhatsApp or FB.
Q2How do I book?
Message the camp on WhatsApp (wa.me/message/F3SKQKRLEACBP1), call 017-8448412, or DM the Facebook page 'Paong Campsite Sarawak'. The camp has warned that package-trip slots sell out, so book early.
Q3How do I get there from Miri?
About 216 km / 4h10m by road (Google Maps estimate) via the Miri–Bintulu highway then inland logging roads. It is 4x4-only territory — either drive a 4WD or use the camp's local drivers.
Q4Is there electricity, WiFi or phone signal?
No, none. This is a fully off-grid site — reviewers call it the best part. Bring powerbanks, lights and cash.
Q5Is it suitable for families and kids?
Google lists it as good for kids and the site is kid-friendly with river swimming and easy waterfall trails, but the long 4x4 journey and off-grid conditions mean it suits adventurous families rather than first-time campers.
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Researched 23 Aug 2026 — fees and policies from the camp's official channels and Google reviews.