Camping Sites In Cao Bang

The camping spots in Cao Bang are worth experiencing

Cao Bang is not only famous for Ban Gioc waterfall, Lenin stream, or Ngoum Ngao cave but also has many suitable places for camping, picnicking, and immersing oneself in nature. The camping spots here are quite diverse, from lakes, grasslands, hills to pine forests and waterfalls.

1. Na Tau Lake

Address: Be Trieu, Hoa An, Cao Bang
Distance from Cao Bang city center: about 14 km

Na Tau Lake is an irrigation lake located quite close to Cao Bang city, suitable for short camping trips or day trips. Around the lake, there are many spacious empty areas with greenery, shade, grassy fields, and a clear lake surface. Visitors can camp, kayak, swim, cycle, walk, fish, or rent boats to enjoy the scenery. A plus is that this area is entirely free, but there are not many supporting services yet.

2. Nam Cha Lake – Eye Mountain

Address: Cao Chuong, Trung Khanh, Cao Bang
Distance from Cao Bang city center: about 27 km

The Nam Cha Lake – Eye Mountain area stands out with its unique rocky mountain landscape, wide valleys, and very spacious space for setting up tents. Eye Mountain is also called Phja Pjot by the locals, meaning the hole mountain, with a natural hole located in the middle of the mountain's back. This area is suitable for day camping or 2 days 1 night, with grassy fields, lakes, waterfalls, and forests. The most suitable means of transport is a motorbike or pickup/SUV.

3. Thang Hen Lake

Address: Quoc Toan, Quang Hoa, Cao Bang
Distance from Cao Bang city center: about 28 km

Thang Hen Lake is located in the UNESCO Global Geopark Non Nuoc Cao Bang. The lake complex has a system of 36 interconnected natural lakes through underground caves, of which Thang Hen Lake does not dry up in the dry season. The area around the lake has many empty land spots for camping, with security, making overnight camping quite safe. This place is suitable for large groups and can combine kayaking, swimming, cycling, and walking. Note that this location has an entrance fee.

4. Quang Trong Grass Hill

Address: Quang Trong, Thach An, Cao Bang
Distance from Cao Bang city center: about 38 km

Quang Trong Grass Hill, also known as Po Lom Grass Hill, is located near the central market of Quang Trong commune. This place has a wide space, lush green grass slopes, with clouds above and stilt houses and winding asphalt roads below. The hill is suitable for camping, sightseeing, walking, climbing, and taking photos. However, the area has a steep slope, few flat areas, and vehicles usually have to stop outside and walk in.

5. Tinh Beach

Address: Thanh Long, Ha Quang, Cao Bang
Distance from Cao Bang city center: about 52 km

Tinh Beach is located in Thanh Long commune, Ha Quang district, about 13 km from Thong Nong town. This is a vast grassland of about 100 ha, with a spacious area suitable for camping, organizing team building, walking, cycling, or wading through streams. The area has wide grassy fields and a lake but few trees, so there is not much shade. This location is free and suitable for various types of vehicles.

6. Vinh Quy Pine Hill

Address: Vinh Quy, Ha Lang, Cao Bang
Distance from Cao Bang city center: about 65 km

Vinh Quy Pine Hill is likened to a “mini Da Lat” of Cao Bang with its sprawling pine forest, pristine and poetic landscape. This is an ideal location for those who love camping in the pine forest, watching the clouds, taking photos, and enjoying the fresh air. The area has shade, grassy fields, mountains, and forests but also strong winds, steep slopes, and few flat areas. It is advisable to go by motorbike or stop the vehicle outside and walk in.

7. Co La Waterfall

Address: Ban Ruoc, Trung Khanh, Cao Bang
Distance from Cao Bang city center: about 71 km

Co La Waterfall is a small waterfall located on the Quay Son River, between the territories of two communes, Chi Vien and Dinh Phong of Trung Khanh district. The area around the waterfall has sandbanks, rocky rapids, grassy fields, rivers, and waterfalls, creating a camping space that is both majestic and poetic. Visitors can kayak, swim, wade through streams, cycle, walk, and fish. This location is free and suitable for small groups of under 10.

8. Ban Viet Lake

Address: Phong Chau, Trung Khanh, Cao Bang
Distance from Cao Bang city center: about 72 km

Ban Viet Lake is an artificial lake of about 5 ha, located in the hamlet of Ban Viet, Tan Phong, Phong Chau commune. The lake is surrounded by mountains, trees, and the villages of the Tay and Nung people. Especially in late December, the trees around the lake turn beautiful shades of red and yellow. This area is suitable for day camping, fishing, kayaking, and sightseeing, but there is little shade, so it is necessary to prepare tarps, umbrellas, or sunshades.

9. Phan Thanh Grass Hill

Address: Phan Thanh, Nguyen Binh, Cao Bang
Distance from Cao Bang city center: about 77 km

Phan Thanh Grass Hill is located in Na Mung hamlet, covering an area of over 22 ha and still retains its pristine appearance. This is a suitable location for those who love wide, wild, and less crowded spaces. The area has grassy fields, mountains, strong winds, and steep slopes, making it suitable for activities such as climbing, walking, cycling, and camping for 2 days 1 night. This location is free but does not have supporting services yet.

Note when camping in Cao Bang

When camping in Cao Bang, special attention should be paid to safety when starting a fire, especially in areas with forests, grass hills, or many trees; after finishing, the fire must be completely extinguished to avoid forest fires. Visitors should also prepare trash bags and take trash back to appropriate disposal places. For areas with lakes, rivers, and streams, safety should be noted, especially with small children; if swimming, life jackets should be used.