Sri Mekar Campsite
01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Kampung-by-the-sea simplicity - casuarinas, waves and wooden huts, not a resort.
Owned and run with genuine warmth; Pak Long and Aunty Lina treat campers like guests.
Weekday mornings feel like a private island; weekends turn into a lively family beach party.
Healing is the word reviewers keep using - sea breeze, BBQ smoke and waves all night.
03 🚗 Getting There
Getting there — Kampung Punggai, Pengerang; kampung roads OK for standard car; plus code C7QP+83
Water pressure drops when campsite is full house; Sandflies, ants & mosquitoes can be intense
04 🛏️ Staying at Sri Mekar Campsite
A laid-back kampung-by-the-sea campsite on a quiet Johor beach - pitch your tent steps from the water, fire up a BBQ under the trees and fall asleep to the sound of waves. On weekdays you might have the whole beach to yourself.
- Kampung beach life - Tents go up right behind the beach with a shallow, kid-safe shoreline; wooden pondok huts and gazebos add shelter and the sea breeze keeps things cool day and night.
- Simple, well-kept facilities - Clean toilets and showers with strong water pressure, a tidy surau, plug points and sink areas - reviewers repeatedly call the toilets surprisingly good for a beach camp.
- Owner-run hospitality - Pak Long (and Aunty Lina) run the place personally - helping campers set up, answering WhatsApp fast, and keeping the grounds clean even on packed weekends.
Book ahead for weekends - the site fills up and water pressure drops at full house. WhatsApp Aunty Lina at +60 13-274 6504 or call 013-610 1052. Bring: DEET repellent (sandflies are fierce), extra drinking water as backup, sting cream for jellyfish, and cash. Weekday visits = quieter site, fewer bugs and full water pressure. Pick a spot near the beach, not the end lot by the fence.
05 🛠 Facilities
🏖️ Beachfront pitches — Tent spots line the beach - RM40 beachfront, RM30 back row. The water is shallow and safe for kids, though jellyfish have been reported, so keep an eye on swimmers.
🚿 Clean toilets & showers — Multiple reviewers call the toilets genuinely clean - impressive for a beach camp. Showers have strong water pressure on normal days, but it dips when the site is full house on weekends.
🕌 Surau & prayer space — A clean, cool musolla on site with separate male and female prayer areas - a plus for Muslim campers that few beach camps get right.
⚡ Plug points & kitchen sinks — Electric plug points are available per spot (RM10 extra) and there are kitchen/sink facilities for washing up - enough for lights, fans and a kettle.
🛖 Pondok, gazebo & treehouse — Wooden huts, gazebos and even a treehouse dot the grounds; pondok rental starts at RM30 and campers love the authentic kampung look.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"Shocked... And shiok... That was our feel when we were there.. well the shocked started earlier cos we were told we were the only one in the campsite for the nite... Bayekkk ka paaaa!!!! The next shocked was the place itself.. for a campsite packed on weekend, it was clean, toilet was awesome and the beach.. n a clean and cool musollah .. simply awesoomeee.. the authentic wooden huts.. awesomee! Shiok cos we had a wonderful bbq, the surrounding.. the beach.. the kampung around.. the sound of waves day and night.. and the wind brushing the leaves... Total healing for us Oh ya... Awesome staff and owner!!!!! So if need a simple outdoor camp/campsite by the beach healing.. try this haven! Try the weekdays... Lagi shiookkkkkkk!!!"
"Runaway Picnic for a day in Punggai, Desaru. Lots of campsite here. Sri Mekar is one of them. Nice place, beautiful, Glamping Tent with facilities and so on. Had a best family picnic here. Thanks to the friendly owner. Love this place and might return again for a day or two here. We got no problem during our picnic. Enjoyable with our own BBQ. Take a smaller gazebo just enough for us. Best."
"one of the best campsite i have ever been! Pak long, the owner was really helpful and friendly. its a under developing campsite but main facilities are there. had so much fun there!"
Heavily positive - 39 of 59 reviews are 5-star and 83% are 4★ or above - but with a notable cluster of five 1-star reviews and zero 2-stars, so opinions split between 'total healing' and beach-bugs/water complaints.
07 💰 What to Budget What you pay
| Beachfront tent spot | RM40/night [OFFICIAL] |
| Back-row tent spot | RM30/night [OFFICIAL] |
| Plug point (electricity) | RM10 [CAMPER] |
| Pondok hut rental | from RM30 [CAMPER] |
| Picnic entry (day visit) | RM5 [CAMPER] |
| Camper-reported rate 2023 | RM55/night [CAMPER] |
| On-site homestay (wknd/PH) | RM500/night [CAMPER] |
| Beachfront tent spot | RM40/night [OFFICIAL] |
Confirm current prices and availability with the camp before booking. Official rates from the camp's own 'HARGA SEWA TAPAK' price board (RM40 beachfront / RM30 back row, per Malaysia Camping and camper photos); plug point RM10 extra. Campers report RM50-55/night in 2023-24 (RM40 tapak + RM10 plugpoint; one 2023 review RM55). Laila's Homestay @ Sri Mekar Campsite listed at RM500/night for weekends & public holidays per a FB post, which also confirmed tent spot prices are unchanged. Always confirm via WhatsApp before visiting.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- Families camp here all weekend — a Naturehike string light keeps the kids comfortable, and a Cliton coffee handles the everyday gear.
- Beach camping means sand everywhere — a Naturehike cooler box for the shore, and a Blackdog camping chair keeps the site organised.
- Swim sessions are a big part of the day — a Naturehike wading shoes for the water, and a Blackdog picnic mat dries you off fast after.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1How much does it cost to camp at Sri Mekar Campsite?
Tent spots are RM40/night beachfront or RM30/night in the back row; plug point RM10 extra; picnic entry RM5; pondok (hut) rental from RM30. Rates come from the camp's own price board and camper reports - confirm via WhatsApp.
Q2How do I book a spot?
WhatsApp the owner directly: Aunty Lina at +60 13-274 6504, or call 013-610 1052 (Muhammad Nor). There's no official website or booking platform - you can also DM the Facebook page 'Sri MEKAR Campsite' or TikTok @srimekarcamp.
Q3Is the beach safe for children?
Reviewers say the sea is shallow and safe for kids, but jellyfish have been reported (one camper was stung), so watch the water and bring sting cream just in case.
Q4Are there toilets and showers?
Yes - clean toilets and showers with strong water pressure, plus a surau, sink/kitchen areas and electric plug points. Water pressure can drop when the campsite is full on weekends.
Q5How far is it from Johor Bahru and Desaru?
About 1.5 hours from JB via the Senai-Desaru Expressway, roughly 1 hour from Kota Tinggi, and around 30 minutes from the Desaru Coast resorts. The last stretch is kampung roads - a standard car is fine.
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Researched 23 Aug 2026 — fees and policies from the camp's official channels and Google reviews.