Khao Chamao - Khao Wong National Park, is a National Park in Khao Chamao District, Rayong Province in Thailand. The park covers an area of 52,300 rai ~ 84 square kilometres (32 sq mi)[1] of forested mountains.[2] North of the national park is the larger Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary.
Geography
The Chamao-Wong Mountains forms a western outcrop of the much larger Cardamom Mountains, stretching east, well into Cambodia. Most of the mountain ridge is of moderate slope, reaching about 1,000 metres, but some hillside areas are quite steep. The most prominent peaks are Khao Chamao and Khao Wong, with Khao Chamao as the highest at about 1,024 meters above sea level.
Climate
The weather of the National Park Khao chamao-Khao Wong is good. In the morning the weather is quite cold and is expected to be colder. During the day, the wind blows cold all day.
Flora and fauna
Due to the close proximity to the much larger wildlife protection of Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, the relatively small national park presents some larger and rare species that can only thrive in huge wilderness areas.[3] This includes Asian elephant and Banteng.[4]: 39, 41 The park is also home to smaller mammals such as Barking deer, Sambar deer, Pileated gibbon and Crab-eating macaque.[4]: 39–40
A variety of birds are here too, including threatened and rare species. Of special note are Asian fairy-bluebird, Long-tailed broadbill, Great hornbill, Wreathed hornbill, Thick-billed pigeon, Mountain imperial pigeon, Blue pitta, Blue whistling thrush and Sulphur-breasted warbler.[4]: 41
The mountains are known for its waterfalls, in particular the Khao Chamao waterfall originating from the peak of Chamao. This waterfall has 8 tiers with a downward flow of more than 3 kilometers. There is a path along the waterfall and it is possible to walk to the top and observe each tier, a hike that should take about two hours to complete. People always see the antimony fish in layer of waterfall.
^"ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติ ที่ประกาศในราชกิจจานุบกษา 133 แห่ง" [National Park Area Information published in the 133 Government Gazettes]. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). December 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2022, no 13{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
^ ab"Khao Chamao - Khao Wong National Park". Thai National Parks. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
^ abcdElliot, Stephan; Cubitt, Gerald (2001). THE NATIONAL PARKS and other Wild Places of Thailand. New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd. ISBN 9781859748862.
Wreathed hornbills. The national park is a good spot for birdwatching, with several rare or threatened species adapted to the special habitat here.
Crested Serpent Eagles can be spotted soaring above the forests, hunting for snakes and lizards
Brown Wood Owl. Like other owls, they are nocturnal creatures and rarely seen or heard during the day.
Asian fairy-bluebird (male)
Vernal hanging parrot. Flocks of these small fruit-eating parrots are living here.
Crimson sunbird (male)
The goat-like Indochinese serow is here
Wild boars. Like other wild animals they will avoid populated areas, but can be aggressive when encountered in their own territory.
The small Leopard cat is here
Green Water Dragon
Reticulated python, the largest snake in Asia that can grow to more than 6 metres, is here
Cardamom pit viper (Trimeresurus cardamomensis) is endemic to this region
Three-striped grass frog. Amphibians dependent on wet habitats are living in the national park.
Mortensen's stream frog is only found in Thailand and Cambodia
