Official AFCD Campsites
There are 41 official campsites in Hong Kong managed by the Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) in Hong Kong. These sites are free to use by any members of the public, do not require booking and operate on a first come first serve basis. They vary in size, quality and popularity, depending on a number of factors including access and amenities such as cold showers and filtered water availability. Some of the more popular sites, mainly the sites that have car access, can get extremely busy at weekends in the cooler and drier months of November to March. If you are planning to camp at weekends or public holidays it is important to arrive early at these popular sites to secure a spot. All of the campsites are in the process of being reviewed. Click on one for more details and reviews.
Sai Kung
Long Ke Wan
Hong Kong’s ultimate off-the-grid paradise, trading modern facilities for pristine white sands and a raw Maldives-meets-wild-backcountry vibe
Long Ke is a popular site due to it's idyllic location, relatively easy access and position at the beginning of MacLehose section 2. It has an "off-the-grid" feel, without restaurants or shops, the nighttime is incredibly peaceful, dominated by the sound of waves rather than music or chatter. Long Ke is a beach site, but with plenty of shade in amongst the trees. The beach area can fit 100+ tents easily, but arrive early to secure a shaded spot under the trees. There is very little in the way of water, perhaps seasonal from the stream, and there are some BBQ pits. Take a Green Taxi from Sai Kung town directly to the High Island Reservoir East Dam ($120–$140 HKD) then a 30 minute hike down to the site, in reverse it is harder with the elevation. The water and beach can be dirty with trash at times. There are cows.
Tip: Ditch the tent and install a hammock instead in amongst the trees. But arrive early at weekends.
Water (seasonal stream) *
Access (taxi and 30 minute hike in) **
Amenities (BBQ pits, dry toilet) *
Ambience (very relaxing site outside of busy times, great for hammocks) ****
Condition (average, some litter and cows that make a mess. Beach and water can get dirty) ***
Long Ke is a popular site due to it's idyllic location, relatively easy access and position at the beginning of MacLehose section 2. It has an "off-the-grid" feel, without restaurants or shops, the nighttime is incredibly peaceful, dominated by the sound of waves rather than music or chatter. Long Ke is a beach site, but with plenty of shade in amongst the trees. The beach area can fit 100+ tents easily, but arrive early to secure a shaded spot under the trees. There is very little in the way of water, perhaps seasonal from the stream, and there are some BBQ pits. Take a Green Taxi from Sai Kung town directly to the High Island Reservoir East Dam ($120–$140 HKD) then a 30 minute hike down to the site, in reverse it is harder with the elevation. The water and beach can be dirty with trash at times. There are cows.
Tip: Ditch the tent and install a hammock instead in amongst the trees. But arrive early at weekends.
Water (seasonal stream) *
Access (taxi and 30 minute hike in) **
Amenities (BBQ pits, dry toilet) *
Ambience (very relaxing site outside of busy times, great for hammocks) ****
Condition (average, some litter and cows that make a mess. Beach and water can get dirty) ***
Sai Wan
A perfect blend of surf, stream-swimming, and beachside dining
Sai Wan is the gateway to the four bays of eastern Sai Kung and is one of the most accessible beaches in Sai Kung. Unlike its more remote neighbours, Sai Wan features a small village directly on the shore, giving it a lively, Mediterranean-resort energy. It’s the ideal spot for those who want the wild experience without sacrificing a cold beer or a hot bowl of noodles. The site is split into two halves; the northern beach is the official camping area, providing panoramic views of the ocean-lined horizon and incredible sunrises.
Tip: Don't miss the Sheung Luk Stream. A 10-15 minute walk from the village leads you to a series of tiered natural rock pools and waterfalls
Water (Tap water and bottled from village shops) ****
Access (45 min hike from Sai Wan Pavilion or speedboat) ***
Amenities (Flushing toilets, surf rentals, restaurants) *****
Ambience (Lively and social; great for surf-vibe lovers) ****
Condition (Well-maintained, but can get crowded/noisy on weekends) ***
Sai Wan is the gateway to the four bays of eastern Sai Kung and is one of the most accessible beaches in Sai Kung. Unlike its more remote neighbours, Sai Wan features a small village directly on the shore, giving it a lively, Mediterranean-resort energy. It’s the ideal spot for those who want the wild experience without sacrificing a cold beer or a hot bowl of noodles. The site is split into two halves; the northern beach is the official camping area, providing panoramic views of the ocean-lined horizon and incredible sunrises.
Tip: Don't miss the Sheung Luk Stream. A 10-15 minute walk from the village leads you to a series of tiered natural rock pools and waterfalls
Water (Tap water and bottled from village shops) ****
Access (45 min hike from Sai Wan Pavilion or speedboat) ***
Amenities (Flushing toilets, surf rentals, restaurants) *****
Ambience (Lively and social; great for surf-vibe lovers) ****
Condition (Well-maintained, but can get crowded/noisy on weekends) ***
Ham Tin Wan
Entry level, vibrant beach-party vibe with iconic views of Sharp Peak and the convenience of nearby restaurants and gear rentals
Also known as Tai Long Wan, Ham Tin is one of the most popular and well known sites in Hong Kong due to it's beautiful beach and convenient, but overpriced restaurants nearby. It can be accessed via a 1.5 hour hike in from either Pak Tam Au or Sai Wan Pavilion (both accessed by bus from Sai Kung), or directly via speedboat from Sai Kung. Most campers hike in from Sai Wan Pavilion (90 mins) and book a speedboat back to Sai Kung ($160–$180 HKD) to avoid the return climb. The site is almost always busy with large groups and can get noisy but it is spacious enough to accommodate a lot of tents - for this reason avoid during public holidays however. The site is plagued by some very aggressive boars so camp away from the crowds and bins and keep your food well hidden overnight.
Tip: Carry on over to the much quieter and just as beautiful Tai Wan beach to the north round the headland.
Water (bottled from nearby restaurants) ***
Access (1.5 hr hike in, or speedboat from Sai Kung) **
Amenities (toilets, restaurants nearby) ****
Ambience (beautiful beach but likely to be busy at weekends and public holidays, wild board tend to ruin the experience) ***
Condition (well kept, but can get untidy with litter during busy periods) ***
Also known as Tai Long Wan, Ham Tin is one of the most popular and well known sites in Hong Kong due to it's beautiful beach and convenient, but overpriced restaurants nearby. It can be accessed via a 1.5 hour hike in from either Pak Tam Au or Sai Wan Pavilion (both accessed by bus from Sai Kung), or directly via speedboat from Sai Kung. Most campers hike in from Sai Wan Pavilion (90 mins) and book a speedboat back to Sai Kung ($160–$180 HKD) to avoid the return climb. The site is almost always busy with large groups and can get noisy but it is spacious enough to accommodate a lot of tents - for this reason avoid during public holidays however. The site is plagued by some very aggressive boars so camp away from the crowds and bins and keep your food well hidden overnight.
Tip: Carry on over to the much quieter and just as beautiful Tai Wan beach to the north round the headland.
Water (bottled from nearby restaurants) ***
Access (1.5 hr hike in, or speedboat from Sai Kung) **
Amenities (toilets, restaurants nearby) ****
Ambience (beautiful beach but likely to be busy at weekends and public holidays, wild board tend to ruin the experience) ***
Condition (well kept, but can get untidy with litter during busy periods) ***
Wong Shek
Wan Tsai (South)
The beginner’s gold standard, offering a park-like grassland feel with the territory's best facilities and a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over Long Harbour
There are two main campsites at Wan Tsai. They have similar amenities but offer different experiences. Due to their large size you will certainly get a pitch in one of them no matter what season it is. Wan Tsai South is the better site, being next to the sea there are some decent views and a nice breeze. The shady spots around the perimeter tend to fill up very quickly. The site is very well maintained and is considered to have the best amenities of all AFCD site; are toilets, showers and BBQ pits. There is orienteering markers and a mountain bike track nearby. Access is by ferry (on Saturdays) or speedboat from Wong Shek Pier. Alternatively you can get a bus from Sai Kung to Hoi Ha and then hike in which takes 45 - 60 minutes by foot. The only downside of this particular site is that at the time of writing, a large portion of the site has been taken over by squatters. They keep themselves to themselves however and are not noisy or messy in any form. The site can get busy with outdoors and school groups.
Tip: For a quieter experience, head east from the toilets along the trail to a secluded spot away from the crowds whilst retaining the amenities of the main campsite.
Water (filtered and non filtered) ****
Access (ferry from Wong Shek or bus to Hoi Ha and a short walk) ***
Amenities (showers, toilets, BBQ pits) ****
Ambience (very pleasant location next to the sea, however a large portion is taken by squatters and there may be noise from school groups) ****
Condition *****
There are two main campsites at Wan Tsai. They have similar amenities but offer different experiences. Due to their large size you will certainly get a pitch in one of them no matter what season it is. Wan Tsai South is the better site, being next to the sea there are some decent views and a nice breeze. The shady spots around the perimeter tend to fill up very quickly. The site is very well maintained and is considered to have the best amenities of all AFCD site; are toilets, showers and BBQ pits. There is orienteering markers and a mountain bike track nearby. Access is by ferry (on Saturdays) or speedboat from Wong Shek Pier. Alternatively you can get a bus from Sai Kung to Hoi Ha and then hike in which takes 45 - 60 minutes by foot. The only downside of this particular site is that at the time of writing, a large portion of the site has been taken over by squatters. They keep themselves to themselves however and are not noisy or messy in any form. The site can get busy with outdoors and school groups.
Tip: For a quieter experience, head east from the toilets along the trail to a secluded spot away from the crowds whilst retaining the amenities of the main campsite.
Water (filtered and non filtered) ****
Access (ferry from Wong Shek or bus to Hoi Ha and a short walk) ***
Amenities (showers, toilets, BBQ pits) ****
Ambience (very pleasant location next to the sea, however a large portion is taken by squatters and there may be noise from school groups) ****
Condition *****
Wan Tsai (West)
A sprawling, tree-lined grassland site that trades the South's waterfront views for superior privacy and family-friendly spaciousness
Wan Tsai West is the largest site in Hong Kong. It is a massive field which you will be sharing with cows. A good pick if you enjoy stargazing. If you want space for kids to run around or play football then this is a great option. There are similar amenities to Wan Tsai South, with decent toilets, showers and BBQ pits (filtered water available at Wan Tsai South). Aside from that there isn't too much to recommend this site over the South campsite which has a nicer feel and ambience overall. The mobile signal is weak to non-existent.
Water (filtered 200m away and non filtered) ***
Access (ferry or bus and a short hike) ***
Amenities (showers, toilets, BBQ pits) ****
Ambience (it's a large field) **
Condition ****
Wan Tsai West is the largest site in Hong Kong. It is a massive field which you will be sharing with cows. A good pick if you enjoy stargazing. If you want space for kids to run around or play football then this is a great option. There are similar amenities to Wan Tsai South, with decent toilets, showers and BBQ pits (filtered water available at Wan Tsai South). Aside from that there isn't too much to recommend this site over the South campsite which has a nicer feel and ambience overall. The mobile signal is weak to non-existent.
Water (filtered 200m away and non filtered) ***
Access (ferry or bus and a short hike) ***
Amenities (showers, toilets, BBQ pits) ****
Ambience (it's a large field) **
Condition ****
Pak Tam Au
Cozy, woodland-shaded vibe that serves as a popular pitstop for MacLehose thruhikers and nature photographers seeking easy bus access
Pak Tam Au is a pleasant and functional medium sized site in the forest with quite a few pitches. It is conveniently placed towards the end of MacLehose section 2 so it is a worthwhile stop if you are thruhiking the trail prior to tackling the brutal section 3. It has BBQ pits at each pitch and some dry toilets. Less than a kilometre along the trail is the end of MacLehose section 2 where there are flushing toilets, filtered and unfiltered water as well as vending machines that dispense cold drinks. Access is by road. Several buses stop here and it's a 10-15 minute walk up to the site. There are boars that roam the site in the evening so pack your food away.
Water (filtered water ten minutes walk away, stream nearby) ***
Access (public bus and 10 minute walk) ***
Amenities (dry toilet, flushing toilets walking distance, BBQ pits and vending machines) ****
Ambience ***
Condition ***
Pak Tam Au is a pleasant and functional medium sized site in the forest with quite a few pitches. It is conveniently placed towards the end of MacLehose section 2 so it is a worthwhile stop if you are thruhiking the trail prior to tackling the brutal section 3. It has BBQ pits at each pitch and some dry toilets. Less than a kilometre along the trail is the end of MacLehose section 2 where there are flushing toilets, filtered and unfiltered water as well as vending machines that dispense cold drinks. Access is by road. Several buses stop here and it's a 10-15 minute walk up to the site. There are boars that roam the site in the evening so pack your food away.
Water (filtered water ten minutes walk away, stream nearby) ***
Access (public bus and 10 minute walk) ***
Amenities (dry toilet, flushing toilets walking distance, BBQ pits and vending machines) ****
Ambience ***
Condition ***
Hau Tong Kai
Tai Tan
Pak Lap
Nam Fung Wan
Po Kwu Wan
Yee Ting
Shui Long Wo
Ngong Ping
Not to be confused with Ngong Ping on Lantau, this site near the top of Ma On Shan is spacious enough for several tents and has a number of BBQ pits and a dry toilet. However, there is no reason to camp at the actual site itself when you have the vast grassy area next door with spectacular views across Sai Kung. Lots of cows around. Can get busy being directly on the MacLehose trail section 4, but due to the size of the grassy area it never feels too crowded.
Water (seasonal stream) **
Access (hike in only) *
Amenities (dry toilet, BBQ pits) ****
Ambience (spectacular views) *****
Condition (due to it's difficulty in access the actual AFCD site is not as well maintained as other sites) **
Water (seasonal stream) **
Access (hike in only) *
Amenities (dry toilet, BBQ pits) ****
Ambience (spectacular views) *****
Condition (due to it's difficulty in access the actual AFCD site is not as well maintained as other sites) **
Cheung Sheung
A mountain escape that feels like a hidden village, offering a tranquil plateau vibe, convenient resupply and friendly wild cows
Situated at around 300m above sea level, Cheung Shung has no public transport or car access so it requires a hike in, however it is directly on the MacLehose Trail and therefore experiences a constant stream of hikers setting up camp and can be a good option for those thruhiking the trail. The official AFCD site is one of the worst in Hong Kong, poorly maintained and situated up some steps on sloping, stony terrain. For hardcore AFCD enthusiasts only and most choose to stay at the large grassy area instead.
Cheung Shung AFCD Campsite
Water (shop nearby and stream) ****
Access (hike in only) *
Amenities (dry toilet, shop nearby) ****
Ambience (likely to be no one there) ***
Condition (very poor terrain and little maintenance) *
Situated at around 300m above sea level, Cheung Shung has no public transport or car access so it requires a hike in, however it is directly on the MacLehose Trail and therefore experiences a constant stream of hikers setting up camp and can be a good option for those thruhiking the trail. The official AFCD site is one of the worst in Hong Kong, poorly maintained and situated up some steps on sloping, stony terrain. For hardcore AFCD enthusiasts only and most choose to stay at the large grassy area instead.
Cheung Shung AFCD Campsite
Water (shop nearby and stream) ****
Access (hike in only) *
Amenities (dry toilet, shop nearby) ****
Ambience (likely to be no one there) ***
Condition (very poor terrain and little maintenance) *
Most hikers will choose to stay at the much nicer grassy area. This isn't the official site, but most presume it is. Because of it's size and effort to get there, it rarely feels busy. There is a shop open nearby that sells basic food and drinks (open Saturdays and public holidays). Bonus points for amenities for the dry toilet which has a solar powered USB charging point on it. The site itself is very spacious and can accommodate multiple large groups.
Cheung Shung unofficial Campsite
Water (shop nearby and stream) ****
Access (hike in only) *
Amenities (dry toilet and flushing toilets at the shop, food and drink available at the shop, bonus for solar charging point on the toilet) ****
Ambience (much nicer than the official site) ****
Condition (well maintained and clean) *****
Cheung Shung unofficial Campsite
Water (shop nearby and stream) ****
Access (hike in only) *
Amenities (dry toilet and flushing toilets at the shop, food and drink available at the shop, bonus for solar charging point on the toilet) ****
Ambience (much nicer than the official site) ****
Condition (well maintained and clean) *****
Tai Mong Tsai
New Territories Central/West
Twisk
Rotary Club
Ho Pui
Tin Fu Tsai
Lead Mine Pass
Kong Ha Au
New Territories North/East
Hok Tau
Accessible woodland escape, offering a lush deep-nature vibe with excellent facilities and reservoir access that makes it a favourite for families and beginner campers.
Hok Tau is one of the AFCD flagship sites. It's very well maintained and has plenty of space. It can however get extremely busy in the high season at weekends and public holidays. This is due to easy access via bus or car. It has lots of pitches and BBQ pits and filtered water (which was not available when we visited in late 2025). There is a stream nearby that runs throughout the year and good quality flushing toilets. The site is a kilometre from the Wilson Trail end of section 2. The site can be very noisy with hundreds of barking dogs next door.
Tip: If the site is too busy, head down to the BBQ site directly opposite the campsite next to the stream for a quieter experience.
Water (filtered and stream) ****
Access (car, taxi or bus from Fanling and a short walk) *****
Amenities (excellent toilets, filtered water and BBQ pits) ****
Ambience (very nice setting in the forest somewhat ruined by it's popularity during busy periods and barking dogs nearby) ***
Condition *****
Hok Tau is one of the AFCD flagship sites. It's very well maintained and has plenty of space. It can however get extremely busy in the high season at weekends and public holidays. This is due to easy access via bus or car. It has lots of pitches and BBQ pits and filtered water (which was not available when we visited in late 2025). There is a stream nearby that runs throughout the year and good quality flushing toilets. The site is a kilometre from the Wilson Trail end of section 2. The site can be very noisy with hundreds of barking dogs next door.
Tip: If the site is too busy, head down to the BBQ site directly opposite the campsite next to the stream for a quieter experience.
Water (filtered and stream) ****
Access (car, taxi or bus from Fanling and a short walk) *****
Amenities (excellent toilets, filtered water and BBQ pits) ****
Ambience (very nice setting in the forest somewhat ruined by it's popularity during busy periods and barking dogs nearby) ***
Condition *****
Lau Shui Heung
Chung Pui
Sam A Chung
Tung Ping Chau
Lantau and Outlying Islands
Nam Shan
Lantau’s ultimate communal hub, offering a lush woodland experience with excellent facilities and off-the-bus convenience for groups and Sunset Peak hikers
This is a flagship, well maintained site with many multi-level pitches, showers, filtered water and decent access via bus (driving and parking is possible but a permit is required). As a result it can get very busy at weekends. It is a very nice campsite however, with enough space to avoid other campers and a huge BBQ area. Despite it's size, many of the pitches are sloped so arrive early to secure one of the flatter areas. The toilets and cold showers are clean and well maintained. The campsite is nestled in the forest down some steep steps from the main road so traffic noise is not too much of an issue. Highly recommended.
Tip: If the site is too busy, there are a couple of decent back up wild camping options nearby, check out the wild camping section.
Water (filtered and non filtered) ****
Access (bus and car with permit, some parking spaces) ***
Amenities (showers, toilets, BBQ pits) ****
Ambience (off the main road so little traffic noise, can be busy) ****
Condition *****
This is a flagship, well maintained site with many multi-level pitches, showers, filtered water and decent access via bus (driving and parking is possible but a permit is required). As a result it can get very busy at weekends. It is a very nice campsite however, with enough space to avoid other campers and a huge BBQ area. Despite it's size, many of the pitches are sloped so arrive early to secure one of the flatter areas. The toilets and cold showers are clean and well maintained. The campsite is nestled in the forest down some steep steps from the main road so traffic noise is not too much of an issue. Highly recommended.
Tip: If the site is too busy, there are a couple of decent back up wild camping options nearby, check out the wild camping section.
Water (filtered and non filtered) ****
Access (bus and car with permit, some parking spaces) ***
Amenities (showers, toilets, BBQ pits) ****
Ambience (off the main road so little traffic noise, can be busy) ****
Condition *****
Ngong Ping
Lo Kei Wan
Shap Long
A limited but quiet, old-world Lantau retreat offering a woodland vibe for those who prefer buffalo neighbours over human crowds
Shap Long is a small site with some very basic amenities. There are three pitches here, all with a BBQ site and two dry toilets. There was no water nearby when we visited in the dry season. There isn't that much to recommend this particular site, apart from the fact it will likely be quiet due to difficulty in access and location - an alternative to the much busier Pui O. Access is possible via taxi from Mui Wo, otherwise it's a hike in from Pui O. There are many water buffalo roaming the area. They can be intimidating due to their size but are generally placid creatures.
Water (seasonal stream) *
Access (taxi only) **
Amenities (two dry toilets, BBQ pits) *
Ambience ***
Condition **
Shap Long is a small site with some very basic amenities. There are three pitches here, all with a BBQ site and two dry toilets. There was no water nearby when we visited in the dry season. There isn't that much to recommend this particular site, apart from the fact it will likely be quiet due to difficulty in access and location - an alternative to the much busier Pui O. Access is possible via taxi from Mui Wo, otherwise it's a hike in from Pui O. There are many water buffalo roaming the area. They can be intimidating due to their size but are generally placid creatures.
Water (seasonal stream) *
Access (taxi only) **
Amenities (two dry toilets, BBQ pits) *
Ambience ***
Condition **
Pak Fu Tin
Shek Lam Chau
Tai Long Wan
Kau Ling Chung
Man Cheung Po
Nga Ying Kok
Tsin Yue Wan
Shek Pik
Tung Lung Chau
Tung Lung Chau is a busy site due to relatively easy access from HK Island by ferry. It also has a few restaurants which widens it's appeal. It is however a very relaxing site, if you can find a pitch in the upper tier. Best avoided in the busy season and particularly at weekends. An option to camp here if you are thruhiking the Wilson Trail as it can be accessed by ferry from Sai Wan Ho at the end of section 3. The site has BBQ pits and dry toilets and water and food can be accessed from one of the many restaurants near the ferry pier.
Water (bottled from the restaurant or seasonal stream) ***
Access (by ferry from Sai Wan Ho or Lei Yue Mun) ***
Amenities (dry toilets, BBQ pits, restaurants) ****
Ambience (can get busy but excellent views from the pitches at the top if you can secure one) ****
Condition ****
Water (bottled from the restaurant or seasonal stream) ***
Access (by ferry from Sai Wan Ho or Lei Yue Mun) ***
Amenities (dry toilets, BBQ pits, restaurants) ****
Ambience (can get busy but excellent views from the pitches at the top if you can secure one) ****
Condition ****
