Kep National Park, National park in Kep Province, Cambodia.
Kep National Park is a national park in Kep Province, Cambodia, established in 1993 and covering 11.52 km². It contains a small mountain range whose forested slopes rise above the coast; from the higher ground there are views of Phu Quoc and the Bokor Ranges to the south and west, and of islands in Vietnam's Kien Giang marine reserve to the east. The park borders National Road 16 to the north and National Road 162 to the east and west.
Kep National Park was created by royal decree on 1 November 1993, signed by King Norodom Sihanouk, to halt deforestation and protect wildlife habitat and biodiversity. The park covers 11.52 km² within Kep Province, about 25 km from Kampot and 173 km from Phnom Penh. It is bordered by National Road 16 to the north and National Road 162 to the east and west.
Fishing villages around the park show how people have lived from the sea for generations, with boats and nets visible daily in the coastal waters. The rhythm of work here follows the tides and seasons rather than urban schedules.
The park has multiple entry points from roads 16 and 162 with signs pointing to trails and viewpoints. Good footwear is important since paths pass through wet forest areas and can become slippery during rainy season.
Kep National Park was created by a royal decree signed by King Norodom Sihanouk on 1 November 1993, a detail few visitors notice. The park lies about 25 km from Kampot and 173 km from Phnom Penh, and its eastern and western shores are lined with mangroves that shelter fish, crabs, snails and molluscs.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,094 contributors worldwide.