Tree Tent Campsite Gopeng (Perak) — Own-Tent Riverside Camp Review

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PERAK · OWN-TENT RIVERSIDE CAMP

Tree Tent Campsite, Gopeng

⭐ 4.5 (53) 💸 RM120-150/lot/night 🌊 riverside lotspowered plots 🔥 campfirequiet rainforest

The Camp · Updated 21 Aug 2026 · Campsite & Campsite Finder

📷 8 real photos of Tree Tent Campsite Gopeng (the camp's own photos, hosted on their official booking-partner site Campthering.com). Tap any photo to enlarge. See the full live guest & owner gallery on Google Maps →

01 Quick Facts

📍 Location
Jalan Batu Putih, 31600 Gopeng, Perak
🛌 Type
Own-tent camp · ~12 powered plots (18x18ft)
💳 Price
RM120-150 / lot / night
🕗 Check in / out
2pm in · 12pm out
🛠 Facilities
Toilets · showers · plug points · kitchen · fire pit
📞 Contact
019-460 4612 (WhatsApp)
⭐ Google rating
4.5 ★ · 53 reviews (checked 20 Aug 2026)
🚗 From Ipoh
~20 km · ~1 km off main road

02 🌲 The Vibe

Tree Tent Campsite (a.k.a. Gopeng Tree Tent) is a paid, own-tent campsite tucked into the rainforest beside the river on Jalan Batu Putih, Gopeng. The review word that keeps coming back is "sangat tenang" - very peaceful - with a nice river view, clean grounds and a friendly, helpful camp keeper.

You book a powered plot (roughly 18x18ft), pitch your own tent, and the site provides the basics - toilets, showers, a kitchen/sink, fire pit, open hall and surau - surrounded by Malaysian rainforest. Nights are about campfires, starry skies and the sound of the river; sunrise and sunset views are a regular mention.

It also doubles as an adventure base: whitewater rafting, waterfall abseiling, river tubing, kayaking, hiking, cave exploration, teambuilding and paintball are all organised through the camp. Ideal for families, quiet weekends and group camps that want the forest without the crowds.

03 🚗 Getting There

Gopeng sits about 20 km south of Ipoh; Tree Tent is a short drive off the main road into the rainforest on Jalan Batu Putih, roughly 1 km from the main road. Look for the camp sign between the trees.

🚗 ~20 km from Ipoh📍 Jalan Batu Putih, Gopeng🌲 ~1 km off the main road🅿 Parking on site

The camp runs along the river with the rainforest around it - the approach is straightforward but it is a genuine forest setting, so arrive before dark if you can and let the camp keeper know your ETA on WhatsApp.

04 🛏️ Staying at Tree Tent

Tree Tent is strictly bring-your-own-tent: you rent a plot, not a tent. Around 12 powered plots are available, split between riverside-front and parking-side.

  • Riverside front lots (Depan sungai) - RM150 / night - the river right at your tent, the classic pick.
  • Parking-side lots (Sebelah parking) - RM120 / night - quieter, a few steps from the facilities, cheaper.
  • Group & teambuilding packages - The camp runs private group packages with activities (rafting, paintball, abseiling) - ask via WhatsApp.
⛺ Booking & what to bring
Bookings are made directly via WhatsApp +60 19-460 4612 (the number on Google Maps and their official Facebook page) - there is no website. Each plot is roughly 18x18 ft with a plug point; bring your own tent and camping gear. Activities are priced separately and organised through the camp. Check-in 2pm, check-out 12pm.

05 🛠 Facilities

🚻 Toilets & showers🔌 Plug points on plots🍳 Kitchen / sink🔥 Fire pit🏛 Open hall🕌 Surau🅿️ Parking👮 Security / guard

🚻 Toilets & showers - clean toilet and shower blocks, regularly mentioned positively in reviews.

🔌 Powered plots - each 18x18ft plot has a plug point, so lights, pumps and charging are covered.

🍳 Kitchen & fire pit - a shared kitchen/sink area and fire pit for camp cooking; the open hall handles group activities and mealtimes.

🏕 Camp extras - surau, parking, water supply and a security guard on site; phone coverage is available at the camp.

06 💬 What Campers Are Saying

⭐ 4.5 / 5👥 53 reviews😌 very quiet ×🌊 river view ×🧹 clean ×👋 friendly keeper ×
★★★★★

"Sangat tenang - very peaceful place by the river. Nice view, clean campsite, friendly camp keeper."

- recurring guest theme, Google
★★★★★

"Good service and a quiet spot for a family campout. The river in front makes it special."

- family camping theme, Google
★★★★☆

"Clean facilities and easy booking on WhatsApp. Great base for rafting with the same crew."

- adventure theme, Google

Google's rating spread (checked 20 Aug 2026: 5★ 40 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 2) is strongly positive. Every recurring theme in the visible reviews is a high point: peaceful / quiet ("sangat tenang"), nice river view, clean campsite and a friendly, helpful camp keeper. No specific verified negative themes were found in the sampled reviews - the usual advice still applies: confirm your lot and check the weather before a river-front booking.

💡 The quotes and prices above are shared by campers on Google and reflect their stay at the time — rates, facilities and availability change. Always confirm current prices and availability directly with the campsite (call or official website) before booking.

07 💰 What to Budget per lot per night · approx. published rates

Riverside front lot (Depan sungai) RM150
Parking-side lot (Sebelah parking) RM120
Whitewater rafting / abseiling / tubing ask camp
Teambuilding packages ask camp
Lots RM120-150 · own tent · confirm on WhatsApp RM120-150

Rates are published per-lot-per-night figures (Xplore.my listing, cross-checked with Campthering.com & MalaysiaCamping), checked 20 Aug 2026 - own tent required. Activities are priced separately. ⬆ Ask the campsite owner or call 019-460 4612 to confirm availability for your dates.

08 🏕️ The Camp Tip

Our take on gear & planning
  • Go for the front lot - if the riverside front plot (RM150) is free, take it; it's the experience reviewers rave about.
  • River at your tent - Naturehike wading shoes for the pebbly riverbed, and a phone waterproof pouch for rafting day.
  • Powered plot, home comforts - each 18x18ft plot has a plug point; a Shinetrip camping table turns yours into a proper dining base.
  • Campfire cooking - the shared kitchen and fire pit are set up for it: a Buerk gas stove makes breakfast before the rafting run easy.

09 ❓ FAQ

Q1How do I book a campsite at Gopeng Tree Tent?

Bookings are arranged directly via WhatsApp to +60 19-460 4612 (the number on Google Maps and the official Facebook page). There is no website.

Q2What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM (noon).

Q3Do I need to bring my own tent?

Yes - this is an own-tent campsite. You book a plot (riverside front RM150/night or parking-side RM120/night) and bring your own camping gear; plots are powered with plug points.

Q4What activities are available?

Whitewater rafting, waterfall abseiling, river tubing, kayaking, hiking, cave exploration, teambuilding and paintball - organised through the camp.

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Author note: Google rating (4.5★ / 53), star spread, review themes and contact details are real, pulled live from Tree Tent Campsite Gopeng on Google Maps on 20 Aug 2026; lot prices and check-in/out are published listing rates (Xplore.my, cross-checked with Campthering.com & MalaysiaCamping). Camper quotes paraphrase recurring real review themes and are not verbatim transcripts. Photos shown are the camp's own photos hosted on their official booking-partner site (Campthering.com), re-hosted here with credit. Our team plans a field trip to confirm rates and to shoot owner-approved photos - this page will be refreshed then.

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