Jae Sawn National Park is a rich mountainous forest located in the northeast of Lumpang province. It is situated in the districts of Muang Bahn and Jae hom and covers an area of about 592 square km.

The forest and mountains provide an important water source for the surrounding area.

The Park has many interesting features including, waterfalls, caves and its famous hot springs. Along with many species of fauna and flora.

All of this makes Jae Sawn an important place for tourism within Lumpang Province.

Before Jae Sawn became the National Park it was a Forest Park which had two names Eang Nam Oun and Jae Sawn Waterfall The latter naming it after one of the Parks Waterfalls. Ministers approved the promotion of tourism in Lumpang province and the go ahead was given to convert Jae Sawn Waterfall into a National Park.

Preparations were made from May 1986 to December 1987 for the celebration of the Kings 60th birthday at Jae Sawn Waterfall on the 5th December 1987.

The Park was officially surveyed by Royal Forest Department staff soon after this and led to a decision by the board of directors, which in turn led to the Royal Decree that officially turned Jae Sawn into a National Park on 28th July 1988, becoming Thailand’s 58th National Park.

Geographical Features

The national park is a mountainous area with 81 degrees Celsius hotspring over rocky terrain, providing a misty and picturesque scene.

Weather Condition

Rainy season is from May to October, winterseason is from November to February and summerseason is from March to April. Usually, tourists canvisit the national park all year round.

Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals

Mixed deciduous forest and deciduous dipterocarp blankets the park with various plants including Afzelia xylocarpa, Chukrasia tabularis, Toona ciliata,Diospyros pubicalyx, Lagerstroemia calyculata, Dipterocarpus alatus, Pinus merkusii, P.kesiya,Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Shorea obtusa, S.siamensis and D. obtusifolius.

The park is home to animal such as CommonMuntjak, Mouse Deer, Common Wild Boar, AsianGolden Cat, Siamese Hare, Southern Serow, Malayan Flying Lemur, Langur, Macaque, Porcupine,Bear, Squirrel and Treeshrew.

Various kinds of birds such as White-rumpedShama, Red Junglefowl, Woodpecker, Hawk, Bulbul,Barbet, Tailorbird, Green Pigeon, Warbler, Babbler,and Dove.

Annually, there is a number of cicada conglomerating near the hotspring. People believe that theycome to consume mineral water here.

The Park is located about 66km from Lumpang province. There are two ways to get to the Park which are accessible all year round.

Starting from the sports stadium in Lumpang. Follow the Lumpang – Harnchad road, at the T-Junchtion in Ban Nam-Tong turn right and follow road number 1157 (Lumpang-Huai bang-Muang Bahn) for about 55km then turn right onto road number 1287 (Muang Bahn-Jae Hom). Travel for about 2km then turn left onto road number 1252 (Kuang Kom-Pang Fairng) it’s about 11km to the headquarters. In total about 65km

Travel from Lumpang on road 1035 (Lumpang-Jae Hom) to Jae Hom, about 58km. Then turn left at the T-Junction at Ban Pongkob and follow road number 1287 (Muang-Jae Hom) for about 6km . Then turn right onto road number 1252 and follow it for 11km to the headquarters. In total about 75 km.

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

Chae Son Waterfall  Chae Son Waterfall, originating from MaeNam Mon is full of water all year round. The 6 levelwaterfall cascading down the cliff to large naturalpool on each level. It is not far from the NationalPark office. The waterfall can be accessed only 1kilometre by walk from the parking area.

Doy Lann View Point  Doy Lann View Point you can see beautiful natual and enjoy with camping area.

Enjoy Dok Siew  Dok Siew, Bauhinia tenuiflora Watt ex Clarke of family Caesalpiniaceae, blossoms in February every year in the mountains of Par Miang Village, about 18 kilometers from Jae Son National Park Office. The wild flower decoratively blossoms all over the mountains in which traveler can drive to enjoy its beauty.

Mae Koon Waterfall  Mae Koon Waterfall: close to Mae Mawn waterfall, falls over 100 m and flows into the same river as Mae Mawn

Mae Mawn Waterfall  Mae Mawn Waterfall: is fast flowing with a high fall comprising of many steps. It is 5km from the headquarters by dirt track.

Mae Peak Waterfall  Mae Peak Waterfall, one of the beautiful waterfalls is the 3 level waterfall with 100 metres high. It is easily access and only 3 kilometres from the national park office.

Pha – ngam Cave  Pha – ngam Cave: is located at substation 2 which is 8km from wahng Nua district. Substation 2 in about 60km from the headquarters

In this area there are many caves which tourists can visit, others include; Nam Cave, Mor Cave, Luang Cave and Loug Kae Cave.

Chae Son Hot Spring  Hot Springs: Provide an interesting feature. There are 9 boreholes emiting the hot water from deep in the earth. The area is covered with many small rocks and you will notice the strange smell of sulphur in the air. The water emerges at a temperature of 73 degrees Celsius. Enabling you to boil an egg in it in about 17 minutes, if you so wished.

The Hot Spring Rooms  The Hot Spring Rooms: comprise of 11 rooms for relaxing in large pools of spring water and 16 rooms for taking a Thai style bath. The rooms are all linked by pipes to the hot spring. Bathing in the water is said to be good for healthy blood flow. You will have to pay to use these rooms.

Nature Trails  There are two nature trails along Huay Mae Morn Stream.
Jae Son Waterfall – Jae Son Hot Spring Nature Trail, about two kilometers and about one walking hour. It starts from the hot spring to electric water-power plant and goes by to the new route to meet the started point
Mae Peak Nature Trail, about four kilometers and about two walking hours, starts from electric water-power plant to the same route mentioned above. There are signs showing details along the two routes.

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.

Youth hoste    Youth Hostes are also available.

Parking    National Park provides parking lot for visitors.

Food services    Restaurant and coffee shop are available in the Park. Food can be ordered by calling telephone number 09-8513355, 054-229000 or 0-9560-5178

Souvenir shop    There're many typical souvenirs and gifts

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

Mineral water bathroom    mineral bathrooms are also available.
Private mineral rooms Adult 50.- Bath/person child 20.- Bath/person
Share mineral rooms Adult 20.- Bath/person child 10.- Bath/person
Mineral Pool Adult 10.- Bath/person child 10.- Bath/person

Tent    110 tents for rent.

Meeting room