🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Nang Rong Waterfall sits in Hin Tang sub-district, Mueang Nakhon Nayok district, within the Nakhon Nayok side of Khao Yai National Park, about 20 kilometres from town. It's the kind of waterfall where the stream flows across a wide rock terrace rather than dropping steeply like nearby Sarika Waterfall — but that's the upside: the current isn't too strong, and there are shallow pools where kids and adults can wade in comfortably during normal water levels. That's why it's become a favourite for families and groups of friends who want to picnic and swim without a long walk.
Entry fees and opening hours
Nang Rong Waterfall is managed by the Nakhon Nayok Provincial Administrative Organisation. The fee is charged per vehicle rather than a steep per-person rate like some national parks, so it works out well when you come as a family.
- Car with driver — about 50 THB/vehicle
- Van with driver — about 100 THB/vehicle
- Extra passengers — roughly 10 THB per person
- Opening hours — daily, around 06:00–18:00 (some periods stay open later; better to head back before dark)
Straight talk
The entry fee can change with the season and with announcements from the Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO). During some festival periods entry has been waived. To be sure, check the province's or the Nakhon Nayok PAO's page before you set off.
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Swimming pools — where it's safe to get in
The main draw at Nang Rong is the rock terrace, where the water flows over and forms several shallow pools — from small, shallow ones perfect for kids to sit and soak in, to bigger, deeper pools for adults. During normal water levels you'll see little fish swimming in the pools, and the water is pleasantly cool because it flows down from the mountains.
- Pick a pool by age — keep small kids in the shallow pools near the bank; adults can move out to the deeper ones
- Slippery rocks — the rock terrace gets mossy, so wear rubber shoes or strapped sandals for grip and don't run on the rocks
- Watch the water level — in the rainy season the water runs harder and gets murkier; if it's muddy-coloured or rushing, skip getting in
- Valuables — leave them with someone in your group; don't set them down on the rocks while you're in the water
When the water looks best
Late rainy season into early cool season, around October–December, has plenty of water but it's clear, with lush green views. The hot season around April is busiest because everyone comes to cool off. If you want it quiet, go on a weekday morning.
Getting there from Bangkok
The route is straightforward, and driving yourself is the easiest option since the waterfall is outside town and there's no public transport that reaches the entrance directly.
- Driving yourself — from Bangkok take Highway 305 (Rangsit–Ongkharak–Nakhon Nayok) into Nakhon Nayok town, then continue on Highway 3049 (the Nakhon Nayok–Nang Rong Waterfall road) for about another 20 km. Total distance is roughly 100–130 km and it takes about 2 hours
- Van/coach — ride into Nakhon Nayok town or the monument first, then continue by songthaew/motorcycle taxi, or rent a vehicle in town
- Renting a car/motorcycle in town — handy if you want to hit several waterfalls in the area in a single day
Plan onward stops
Nang Rong Waterfall is in the same area as Wang Takhrai Waterfall and Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam — all three are only a few kilometres apart, so it's easy to string them together in one day. Swim at the falls in the late morning, then catch the dam views in the evening.
Riverside restaurants and food around the falls
Another part of Nang Rong's appeal is the food. Around the waterfall terrace there's a long row of som tam and grilled chicken stalls — order and eat right beside the rock pools. And if you'd rather sit comfortably at a proper table, there are several riverside restaurants in the Hin Tang area just a short drive on.
Som tam & grilled chicken stalls by the falls
A row of local stalls lined up in front of the waterfall terrace. Order som tam, grilled chicken, sticky rice and larb to eat right by the pools — the classic Nang Rong meal everyone gets.
Krua Rim Than
A riverside restaurant in the Hin Tang area with a deck out near the water. Standout dishes lean toward pad cha catfish, jungle curry and dry curry — eat while you listen to the cool sound of the stream.
Vintage Garden Nakhon Nayok
An English-cottage-style spot along Highway 3049 near the waterfall area, with a shady garden and photo corners. Menu picks include dry curry with sweet snails, tom yum catfish and nam phrik pu lon.
Ordering tip
Some stalls in front of the falls charge a mat or table fee if you sit and eat in their area, so ask the price before you sit down to keep things easy. For a cool dessert, you'll find nam khaeng sai (shaved ice) around the entrance.
What to prepare before you go
- Swimwear + towel — wear your swimwear from home; there are changing rooms but they get crowded at peak times
- Non-slip shoes — the single most important thing for walking on the rock terrace
- Waterproof phone pouch — the rocks are wet throughout, so play it safe
- Cash — the entry fee and most local stalls take cash
- A trash bag — carry your rubbish back out and help keep the falls beautiful for the future
Plan a full day around Nakhon Nayok's waterfall zone
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