The 12 Best Campsites with Hot Showers in Malaysia (2026)

I've been camping in Malaysia for more than 10 years now, and I've personally written a full review of every campsite on this blog. Rivers, highlands, farms, paddy fields, the foot of Kinabalu, I've seen a lot. One question keeps coming up from readers, especially parents and first-timers: "Mike, got hot shower or not?" Fair question. A cold bucket shower is character building at 2pm. At 6am in the highlands, it's a different story lah.

Malaysia is honestly one of the best places to camp in this region. You can be by a durian orchard river one weekend and staring at Mount Kinabalu the next. But not everyone wants to rough it, and that's okay. This list is for families with small kids, first-timers who want a gentle start, couples who like a bit of comfort, and anyone heading up to a cold highland campsite in Malaysia where a warm shower after dark really makes the trip.

Every place below has hot water mentioned in my own review. A few are proper tent sites, a few are glamping or chalets, and I'll tell you straight which is which. One thing to note: hot water can depend on which toilet block, the time of day, or how packed the weekend is. If it matters to you, just confirm with the campsite when you book. Okay, jom.

• Camp Mantap, Bentong
• Nature Cameron Mint Farm Campsite
• Mori Leka Campsite, Serendah
• Laman Eden Campsite Farm and Homestay
• Dingin Batu Campsite, Kota Belud
• The Mountain Camp @ Mt. Kinabalu by PrimaStay
• Nature Haven Glamping, Broga
• Yellow Glamping Homestay Kuala Kedah
• Templer Park Rainforest Retreat
• The HIJAU Camp & Cabin, Gopeng
• Yun Hai Camp And Stay, Sabah
• Camping @ Permaipura

1. Camp Mantap, Bentong

Camp Mantap sits inside a durian orchard by the river in Bentong, Pahang, and the name really is earned. The river is calm enough for kids to splash in, the grounds are tidy, and the host genuinely cares, which you don't always get. It's mostly families and friend groups here, barbecue smoke between the trees, aunties unpacking tupperware, very kampung and warm. Why it's on this list: some of the toilet blocks have water heaters, so after the kids are done in the river you can actually rinse them off warm. Just aim for the blocks with heaters.

Best for: Families and friend groups · Standout: Riverside camping inside a durian orchard

Read my full Camp Mantap, Bentong review →

2. Nature Cameron Mint Farm Campsite

This is a working farm in Ringlet, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, and you camp among mint, asparagus, cucumber and avocado. You can't drive up yourself; the road is too steep, so the campsite sends a 4x4 truck to haul you and your gear. Jun the driver knows his stuff, but it's an open-back ride, so dress warm and hold tight, especially with elderly folks or small kids. Up in the highland air, the clean toilets with hot water showers running on gas are exactly what you want at the end of the day.

Best for: Adventurous families and groups · Standout: Picking fresh farm produce in season

Read my full Nature Cameron Mint Farm Campsite review →

3. Mori Leka Campsite, Serendah

Mori Leka in Serendah, Selangor surprised me because it's just properly well managed. Clean grounds, friendly staff, real facilities. It leans glamping with air-conditioned tents, airbeds and nicely lit lots at night, but regular tent campers are welcome too. It earns its spot here because the hot water comes with good water pressure, which anyone who's stood under a sad trickle will appreciate.

Best for: Families, couples and first-timers · Standout: Glamping option or bring-your-own tent

Read my full Mori Leka Campsite, Serendah review →

4. Laman Eden Campsite Farm and Homestay

Laman Eden is in Johol, Negeri Sembilan, a small town most people drive straight past. It feels like walking into someone's well-kept kampung garden: flowers, fruit trees, a gentle river at the back and ayam hutan strolling around like they own the place. There are a handful of tent spots plus two wooden chalets, one in Indonesian traditional style, and Kelvin the owner clearly pours his heart into it. It's calm and private, not a party site, and the facilities are equipped with water heaters.

Best for: Quiet getaways and small families · Standout: Charming farm setting with a river

Read my full Laman Eden Campsite Farm and Homestay review →

5. Dingin Batu Campsite, Kota Belud

Dingin Batu in Kota Belud, Sabah gives you Gunung Kinabalu without the climb. Grab what they call the lavender spot and the mountain is right there in front of you, full view, not peeking between trees. The owners are hands-on and walk around checking on guests, which is really nice after the drive through Bundu Tuhan. For this list: there are water heaters, with two hot water bathrooms confirmed by reviewers, so go early if your group is big.

Best for: Families and small groups in Sabah · Standout: Full-on Kinabalu view from the lavender spot

Read my full Dingin Batu Campsite, Kota Belud review →

6. The Mountain Camp @ Mt. Kinabalu by PrimaStay

This is managed glamping near Mesilau, Sabah, right at the base of Mount Kinabalu, with loft-style tented cabins and mountain views when you wake up. It gets properly cold here: temperatures can drop to 14°C at night, sometimes lower when the clouds roll in, and the fog and rain come and go. That's exactly why hot showers matter, and they're available here. Campfire, popcorn and grilling under a shelter while the mist swirls around, very shiok.

Best for: Couples and families wanting comfort · Standout: Cool, misty nights at the foot of Kinabalu

Read my full The Mountain Camp @ Mt. Kinabalu by PrimaStay review →

7. Nature Haven Glamping, Broga

Nature Haven in Broga, on the Selangor and Negeri Sembilan border, is built for people who want the outdoors without giving up home comforts: pre-pitched tents, clean toilets, a pool, a trampoline and 24-hour plug points in the tent packages. It gets surprisingly cool at night, around 20 to 22°C after dark according to reviewers. The showers have good water pressure and water heaters too, which is why it's an easy pick for families and team-building groups.

Best for: Families with kids and corporate groups · Standout: Pre-pitched tents with 24-hour power

Read my full Nature Haven Glamping, Broga review →

8. Yellow Glamping Homestay Kuala Kedah

Honest disclaimer: this is not a tent site. Yellow Glamping in Kuala Kedah, Kedah is a private homestay with a glamping dome room and a private pool, and you book the whole place. What you get are paddy fields stretching to the horizon, quiet kampung roads and that slower Kedah pace. It makes this list because of the big bathrooms with water heaters, handy when the whole family is queuing after the pool.

Best for: Family reunions and small group getaways · Standout: Private pool with paddy field views

Read my full Yellow Glamping Homestay Kuala Kedah review →

9. Templer Park Rainforest Retreat

Again, upfront: not a campsite, no tent pitching. Templer Park Rainforest Retreat in Rawang, Selangor is container chalets right at the jungle's edge, about 45 minutes from KL, with air-con, a pool and a host named Mr Han who will teach you how to deal with the monkeys. Macaques around, a nice mountain view from the back, and guests say it still feels private and quiet. Water heaters are available throughout the chalets, so it's a safe bet for groups with fussy members.

Best for: Big groups who want nature without suffering · Standout: Jungle-edge chalets close to KL

Read my full Templer Park Rainforest Retreat review →

10. The HIJAU Camp & Cabin, Gopeng

HIJAU is cabin-style glamping in the hills of Gopeng, Perak, with AC rooms, meals delivered to your door, a private pool and the sound of the river carrying into the rooms. The owners are clearly into sustainability and you can feel it. There are caveats: patchy data and a steep approach come with mountain glamping. But the AC and hot shower work fine, which is the bit that counts for this list.

Best for: Couples and comfort-first families · Standout: River sounds from your cabin

Read my full The HIJAU Camp & Cabin, Gopeng review →

11. Yun Hai Camp And Stay, Sabah

Yun Hai means "sea of clouds", and up in Kampung Tombongon along Jalan Kokol above Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, you'll understand why. It's a hosted campsite: they set up the tent and cookware, you just show up and breathe the cool hill air. Great for beginners who want the camping feel without the faff. Hot water is available at the toilets, a nice touch when the clouds roll in and it cools down.

Best for: Beginners, families and couples · Standout: Sea of clouds views above KK

Read my full Yun Hai Camp And Stay, Sabah review →

12. Camping @ Permaipura

Camping at a golf course sounds weird, but Permaipura in Bedong, Kedah pulls it off. You bring your own tent and pitch it under a shaded pondok, with access to a proper kitchen, toilets, a small pool and lots of greenery. It's private and calm, no chaotic weekenders hogging every flat spot. The showers are clean and functional with heaters, which makes it a solid first camp for kids and newbies.

Best for: First-timers and families with kids · Standout: Shaded pondok pitches with a kitchen

Read my full Camping @ Permaipura review →

What to Pack

Hot shower settled, now the rest. Malaysian camping means heat by day, rain anytime, and in the highlands, cold nights that catch people off guard.

• A warm layer and long pants, especially for Cameron Highlands and the Kinabalu sites
• Rain jacket or poncho, plus a tarp if you're pitching your own tent
• A proper sleeping setup. For the cooler spots I'd bring something like the TAHAN HexLink Sleeping Bag, which converts into a blanket on warmer lowland nights
• Quick-dry towel, slippers and a small toiletry bag for the shower walk
• Headlamp or lantern for toilet trips after dark
• Insect repellent, plus a plan for the monkeys (lock your food away)
• First time camping with the family and no gear yet? The Pavilion Family Camp Bundle (4 pax) covers tent and sleeping gear in one go, good match for bring-your-own-tent sites like Permaipura or Mori Leka

FAQ

Which campsite with hot shower in Malaysia is best for beginners?

For first-timers, I'd look at Mori Leka in Serendah, Nature Haven in Broga and Yun Hai in Sabah. Nature Haven and Yun Hai set up the tents for you, and Mori Leka has glamping tents with airbeds. If you want to try pitching your own tent in a gentle setting, Permaipura in Kedah with its shaded pondok is a good start.

Which campsites get cold at night?

The Mountain Camp near Mesilau can drop to 14°C at night, sometimes lower. Nature Cameron Mint Farm is up in Cameron Highlands, so expect cool highland air, and Nature Haven in Broga gets down to around 20 to 22°C after dark. Pack a warm layer for all three, and the hot shower will feel like heaven.

Do I need my own tent for these places?

Depends. Camp Mantap, Laman Eden, Dingin Batu and Permaipura have tent pitching. Mori Leka takes both glampers and tent campers. Nature Haven and Yun Hai set up tents for you. Yellow Glamping, Templer Park and HIJAU are dome rooms, chalets or cabins, so no tent needed at all.

Is hot water guaranteed at these campsites?

Every place here has hot water in my review, but it can vary. At Camp Mantap only some toilet blocks have heaters, and at Dingin Batu reviewers confirmed two hot water bathrooms. Busy weekends can stretch things too, so if hot water is a must, confirm with the campsite when you book.

Mike has been camping across Malaysia for over 10 years, from jungle treks in Taman Negara to beach camps in Perhentian. He writes about it so you don't have to find out the hard way. Follow along on TAHAN Outdoor's blog for honest campsite reviews, every week.