Phu Ruea National Park

Located in Loei, one of the coolest provinces of Thailand. It is rugged mountain range and also the headwater of many rivers of Loei. Phu Ruea is the highest peak of 1,365m above sea level. At the top, it is viewpoint that you can panoramically see Hueang and Khong Rivers.More than half of the top of Phu Ruea is covered with low shrubbery, grasslands and strangely formed rock formations. Due to the cool climate the area is rich in orchid species which flower throughout the year. Pha Lon Noi is good point to see the sun rise.
Geographical Features
It is a high mountain comprised of sandy and granite. The highest peak is Phuruea. It is 1,365 meters high from the sea level. The other important peaks are Phusun, which is 1,035 meters high from the sea level, and Phuku, which is 1,000 meters high from the sea level. It is the water source of many creeks and rivers such as Huai Nam Dan, Huai Bong, Huai Thiangna, Huai Saikhao, Huai Tio, and Huay Phai which is the source of Huai Phai waterfall.
Weather Condition
It is in Loei where is the coldest city in Thailand, and high above the mountain, therefore it is cool a whole year especially in the winter season. There is hails ‘Mae kaning” therefore the tourists need to be well prepared.
Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals
Phuruea has many kinds of plants and wild lives such as wild roses, moss, fern, wild orchid, bear, barking deer, boar, hyena, monkey, squirrel, wild fowl, rabbit, turtle, as well as birds.

Location and Journey

Phu Ruea National Park Nong Bou Sub-district,, Phu Rua, Loei, Thailand 42160 Tel. : 0 4280 7624, 0 4280 7625, 0 4280 1716 Fax : 0 4289 9320 Head's name : Thumrong Pansomboon Position : Forestry Officer, Operational Level

By Car

The park is situated 48 km. from Loei province. To go to the park, takes the highway 203 to Phuruea Sub-District then turn right and further to about 4 km. to the Park Headquarters.

By Airplane

By Bus

Accommodations

Booking can be arranged through in this website or telephone booking at +66 2562 0760. Reservation can be made 60 days in advance. Payment at Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, needs to be done within 2 days after the reservation is being made. Foreign clients who perform online accommodation booking from outside Thailand must transfer the accommodation fee (except bank service charge) to Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, Thailand, account number 039-6-02816-0. It is important to e-mail The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to np_income@dnp.go.th with the following information : 1) Booking Code. 2) Name of booking person as shown in the booking information. and 3) Name of National Park that has been booked. more

Status = Online Reservation

Zone	Service Name	Bed rooms	Bath rooms	Guests/ Unit	Price/ Night	Facilities	Reserve
Zone 1	1. Phuruea 102 (Phu Ma Fueng)	2	2	4	2,000	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan, television, refrigerator, water heater, dining table, vacuum bottle , towel
Zone 1	2. Phuruea 103 (Fa Thung)	2	1	6	3,000	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan, television, refrigerator, water heater, dining table, vanity table, towel
Zone 1	3. Phuruea 106 (Lum Nam Huang)	2	2	4	2,000	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan, television, refrigerator, water heater, dining table, vanity table, vacuum bottle , towel
Zone 1	4. Phuruea 107 (Lum Nam San)	2	2	4	2,000	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan, television, refrigerator, water heater, dining table, vanity table, vacuum bottle , towel
Zone 1	5. Phuruea 108 (Rukpa)	2	2	4	2,000	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan, television, refrigerator, water heater, dining table, vanity table, vacuum bottle , towel
Zone 1	6. Phuruea 109 (Yaka)	2	2	4	2,000	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan, television, refrigerator, water heater, dining table, vanity table, vacuum bottle , towel

Note : Extra visitors will be charged as follows: bungalow or terrace house 100 baht /person/night, dormitory 50 baht/person/night. Bedding will not be provided.

Zone	Zone Name	Zone Detail
Zone 1	Phu Ruea 101-105	Bungalow, Headquarters area
Zone 1	Phu Ruea 106-109	Bungalow, Headquarters area

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Meeting Room

Tourist Attractions

Beautiful Nature

Hin Sam Chan Waterfall

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling flowers admiring View

Huai Tuai Waterfall

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling flowers admiring

Huaiphai Waterfall the high waterfall of 30 meters, providing an important source of irrigation water to Amphur Phuruea. It is situated 2.5 km from the Park's HeadQuarter.

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling flowers admiring

Khang Mor Rock

Activities : Nature trail study Cave/Geological Touring flowers admiring View

Lan Souw Ae

Activities : Nature trail study flowers admiring View

Other Interesting Points

Activities : Nature trail study Cave/Geological Touring Waterfall Traveling

Pan Cun Mark Rock

Activities : Cave/Geological Touring flowers admiring View

Pari Rock Is a large area full of many strangshaped rocks. It is not far from the Campsites about 800 meters

Activities : Cave/Geological Touring

Pha Lonnoi About 3km from the Park Headquarters with a viewpoint of sunrise and panoramic view of Phuluang, Phu Khrang.

Activities : Nature trail study flowers admiring View

Pha Sam Tong or Pha of "white-rose" Pha Sam Tong or Pha of White-Rose, the site is the high that providing watershed area. The name is derived from its gold-colored of Lichen. It is situated about 2.5km from the Park Headquarters.

Activities : Nature trail study flowers admiring View

Phuruea Viewpoint it is the highest peak with 1,365 meters above mean sea level. The high cliff poing is enable the visitors seeing the beautiful views and looking at Hueang River and Khong River in pleasant weather condition.

Activities : Nature trail study Biking Trail flowers admiring View Bird Watching Stargazing

Facilities

Men's restroom There are toilets for men.

Women's restroom There are toilets for women.

Accommodation Bungalows are also available.

Camping site National Park provides campground and restaurant for tourists.

Camping site National Park provides campground and restaurant for tourists.

Parking National Park provides parking lot for visitors.

Food services Food shops are provided.

Visitor center Visitor Center is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Visitor center Visitor Center is open daily from 8.30 am. to 4.30 pm. too.

Tent 85 tents for rent.

Grocery store

Telephone

Phu Ruea National Park Nong Bou Sub-district, Amphur Phu Rua Loei Thailand 42160 Tel. 0 4280 7624, 0 4280 7625, 0 4280 1716 Fax 0 4289 9320 E-mail phuruea_np8@hotmail.com