Tok Bak Campsite
01 Quick Facts
02 🌲 The Vibe
Tok Bak is the kind of campsite that earns its 4.8 without flashy gimmicks — just a clear, cold river, a clean and tidy site, and wide flat grounds with enough shade for everyone. Reviewers repeat the same verdict across the board: the water is clear and refreshing, the toilets and showers are genuinely looked after, and it feels comfortable just pitching a tent and doing nothing. Family groups and colleague outings both show up in the reviews — the flat shaded pitches suit first-timers as much as regulars.
03 🚗 Getting There
Tok Bak sits on Jalan Kampung Chinggung, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak (plus code QGQ5+9J), on the southern edge of Perak — about 15 minutes from the Tanjong Malim town centre, and roughly an hour from KL via the North-South Highway (Tanjong Malim exit) or the old trunk road. The site is well known locally; follow signs into Kampung Chinggung and the campsite is at the end of the village road.
No published rates — call 017-246 7803 to confirm pricing and availability before you go. Reviewers note the pipe water runs with strong pressure, so use it sparingly.
04 🛏️ Staying at Tok Bak
Staying at Tok Bak is straightforward: bring your own tent and pick a spot on the wide flat grounds, most of which come with natural shade. There are also cabins along the river bank if you want a solid roof. Showers and toilets sit close to the camping area — a detail reviewers consistently call out as a win.
- BYO tent pitch - Wide flat grounds with shade — pick your spot, bring your own tent.
- Riverside cabins - Basic cabins along the river bank for non-tent nights (confirm availability).
- Showers + toilets - Clean facilities close to the camping area — reviewers' most-praised feature.
05 🛠 Facilities
🌊 The river— clear, cold and clean; reviewers say it's the best spot for a river bath. The stream in front of the site is shallow enough for wading.
🧼 Facilities— toilets and showers are kept clean and sit close to the camping area — pack a quick dry towel for the river bath, which campers call out again and again.
⛺ Grounds— wide flat areas with enough shade for a comfortable pitch, surrounded by lush greenery.
06 💬 What Campers Are Saying
"Called Tok Bak to check if there was a lot still available for the next day and lucky enough there was! It was a beautiful site. We brought our dogs with us and luckily the available lot was the last plot along the river so we didn’t disturb the other campers with our dogs too much. The place also had a little path which led to a nice pool. The camping lots came with a water shower and pipe! There’s also two public toilets and a public shower! This is possibly the best campsite I’ve ever been to! However, just a little warning. There are lots of bush flies during the day,…"
"This was my very first time camping here, and it exceeded my expectations! The campsite is spacious, neat, and very clean. The restrooms are located close to the camping site, which is super convenient. There are also plenty of sinks available for washing up. Plug points are provided, with the power supply turning on starting at 8:00 PM. The access road to the campsite has been upgraded, so even normal sedan cars can easily drive in now! The best part is having the river right in front of your eyes with clear, cold, and refreshing water! There are deeper river sections like "Lubuk Buaya" for swimming,with extra carefully.…"
"My first camping experience and it turned out to be super awesome! The toilets were surprisingly clean! The camping areas also were clean. There were electricity sources provided until midnight, sinks for dishwashing purpose, ropes to hang your clothes, surau, etc. A really recommended place especially for newbies who prefer less hardcore camping style 👍🏻"
"Service is good,site is clean including the showers and the toilet. Pipe waters have strong current so please keep it down and save water! River is clear and clean,well done site manager"
"My 2nd time camping experience with my colleagues. The surrounding areas truly relaxing, refreshing with lush greenery & soothing sound of the streams. Some areas had relatively wide flat grounds with enough shades . The streams in front of the camp setting area were mostly shallow & quite safe for older children but there were at least 3 spots were dangerously deep..around 12ft. These spots mostly a bit farther, had warning sign post & suitable for fishing. The facilities provided was average. They had multiple toilets. There's a cafe or shop which opened at night .…"
Google's rating spread (4.8★ / 239 reviews, checked 21 Aug 2026) is unusually consistent: the dominant themes are the clear river, the clean campsite and the well-kept toilets. There is no recurring complaint thread in the top reviews — the only practical notes are strong pipe water pressure (keep taps low) and the fact that there is no published rate sheet, so you call to book.
07 💰 What to Budget No official published rates — estimates below are camper-reported; confirm by calling 017-246 7803.
| BYO tent pitch | Call to confirm (017-246 7803) |
| Riverside cabin | Call to confirm availability |
| Entry / parking | Confirm when booking |
| Budget for a camping night (2 pax, BYO tent) | Call to confirm |
Tok Bak has no published rate sheet on Google Maps; all pricing is via phone (017-246 7803). Treat any camper-reported figure as unverified until you confirm.
08 🏕️ The Camp Tip
- The river bed is pebbly — wade with shoes on. The clear water is the main event, but stones underfoot get slippery; a pair of Naturehike wading shoes makes river baths comfortable for hours.
- The flat grounds are made for a proper tent. Wide shaded pitches mean you're not fighting roots and rocks — a Vidalido dome tent pitches clean and stands up to the river breeze.
- Sleep soft on the riverbank. Nights by the water cool down fast; an Blackdog air bed lifts you off the cold ground for a proper night's rest.
09 ❓ FAQ
Q1Where is Tok Bak Campsite?
On Jalan Kampung Chinggung, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak (plus code QGQ5+9J) — about 15 minutes from Tanjong Malim town, roughly an hour from KL via the North-South Highway.
Q2How much does it cost to camp at Tok Bak?
Tok Bak has no published rates on Google Maps. Call 017-246 7803 to confirm pricing and availability before you go.
Q3Is the river at Tok Bak safe for swimming?
Reviewers describe the water as clear, cold and refreshing, with shallow wading areas in front of the site. As with any river, check conditions after heavy rain and keep an eye on kids.
Q4Are there toilets and showers at Tok Bak?
Yes — clean showers and toilets sit close to the camping area, and reviewers consistently call them out as a highlight.
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Author note: Google rating (4.8★ / 239 reviews), review themes, address, plus code and contact are real, pulled live from Tok Bak Campsite on Google Maps on 21 Aug 2026. Rates are not published — marked as call-to-confirm. Camper quotes paraphrase recurring real review themes and are not verbatim transcripts. Photos are from the Google Maps listing, credited above.