Nam Pha Pa Yai
Also known as: NPPY, Namphapayai Camp
Remote Pasak river valley; riverside camp
The climbing
What there is to climb at Nam Pha Pa Yai, and whether a mixed-ability group can split up here.
~100+ developed; ~15 currently open (Bat Cave + Peaceful); River Wall (54) closed
Yin & Yang (7b, Bat Cave); Sweet Lip (7a); Inhale (7b); Les Chemins de Katmandou (7c+)
Bat Cave (hard, shaded), Peaceful Wall, School Wall (easy TR/beginner); River Wall closed
Camp-based, walls 15 min or less on foot; strong fit for groups staying at camp
Rock & setting
Limestone; compact and technical; inland so no sea corrosion
Compact technical limestone, fewer tufas; single-pitch sport plus some bouldering
Bat Cave always shaded; School Wall usually shaded
Quiet weekdays; local hub on weekends
Season & conditions
Nov-Mar
Nov-Feb
Pasak river-valley camping; cool dry season
Hot/humid; wet-season river rise; monsoon May-Oct
Approach & gear
Camp entry/fees apply; Pasak River Wall closed indefinitely due to access dispute. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
15 min or less from camp; former River Wall used a zipline (closed)
~130 km NE of Bangkok; route via Kaeng Khoi then to camp
70m rope, 12-16 draws; bouldering pads useful; connectivity limited/remote
NPPY Camp lodging and camping on site
Camp with food, lodging, gear rental, showers
Bolting & safety
Ongoing development; stainless fine inland (no sea corrosion). Confirm.
River Wall closure, heat, remote location, technical thin climbing
Not required; NPPY Camp offers courses and rentals
Kaeng Khoi/Saraburi hospitals; camp staff
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand crag report. Coordinates are approximate.