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The crowd here is a mix — corporate team building groups, friends doing a 2D1N getaway, families who want to try camping without fully roughing it. There are glamping tents with beds and fans, but also more stripped-down camping options for people who want the real thing. So whether you're coming with your office colleagues or your camping gang, ada option for you. The sound of the river at night is the kind of thing that makes you forget you have emails to reply to.
One thing to be upfront about: this is not a free campsite. It's a privately run operation with packages, and that's actually the point. You're paying for the setup, the cleanliness, and the staff who actually give a damn. If you want a wild, fend-for-yourself kind of trip, this isn't it. But if you want a relaxed, well-organised overnight experience with a river next to you — this is a solid pick.
[PHOTO:1]Head to Gopeng town first — it's about 20 minutes south of Ipoh off the North-South Expressway. From the Gopeng toll exit, follow the signs towards Gopeng town and then navigate to Kampung Geruntum Sungai Itik. The Google Maps CID link works fine to get you there. Road into the kampung is normal, no 4WD needed. Just don't rush — it's a kampung road and it gets narrow. Look for signage for HEMA CAMP or the old Outpostcamp signs if any are still up.
Park at the entrance when you arrive. It's not a massive lot but manageable. If you're coming in a big group with vans, coordinate arrival times so you're not blocking the kampung road.
Flat ground, green surroundings, river nearby — that's the short version. The campsite is well-maintained and clean. The operators clearly put in the work to keep things tidy and well-lit at night. There are different zones — at least a Zone B for those pitching their own tents — so it's not a one-size-fits-all setup.
During the day, especially around noon, the tents get hot. There's no aircon, obviously. The fans they provide help, but if you're heat-sensitive, plan your activities during peak heat hours rather than sitting in the tent. The white water rafting nearby is the obvious fix — most people pair the campsite stay with a rafting trip. Janet said it herself: arrived on a sunny morning, went rafting, came back, and the whole day just worked out perfectly.
At night though — another story. The river sound kicks in, temperature drops, and the whole place gets genuinely peaceful. Good for beginners, families, and corporate groups. Maybe not ideal for hardcore campers who want zero management and maximum wilderness, but for everyone else, this hits.
[PHOTO:2]Glamping tents come with foam air mattresses, sheets, blankets, pillows, two small fans, and a lamp. Comfortable setup. Basic camping tents are also available — just beds, no extras like fans or pillows, so bring your own sleeping gear if you book that option.
Multiple reviewers called these out specifically — and that's rare. Clean, bright, with hot showers. The glamping packages even get hair dryers, body wash, shampoo, and toilet paper provided. For a campsite, this is genuinely impressive.
Limited. Lights are on from 7pm to midnight (sometimes later — one group had theirs running till 2am). No constant power supply for charging. There's a common area for glampers to charge phones, but bring a powerbank to be safe.
There's a shared hangout space with tables, chairs, kitchenware, board games, and even a guitar. Good for groups who want to lepak after dinner.
BBQ setup is provided for dinner. Glamping packages come with food provided by the staff — Korean pan grill was a hit with one group, big portions and sedap. Self-cook options also available with stoves provided. Raw ingredients supplied, but you prep and cook yourself. Clean up after lah.
No direct access from the campsite itself. You can get to the river via the neighbouring campsite. It's not far, just not a direct walk-in from where you set up camp.
[PHOTO:3]A group of 10 who booked triple and quad tents for a 2D1N stay had zero complaints. They slept well, ate well, and couldn't stop talking about the Korean pan grill dinner. "Best campsite I've ever been to" — that's a big claim, but when your toilets have a hair dryer and your food comes in big portions, I get it. Ms Wong clearly runs a tight ship.
One company that used HEMA CAMP for team building had the whole site to themselves over a weekend, which made the whole experience feel even more exclusive. They noted the tents get hot midday — no aircon, fans only — but the night rain paired with the river sound made up for it. Classic Gopeng weather.
A solo camper who pitched at Zone B (self-camping, not glamping) had a different experience — simpler setup, no frills, but still appreciated the clean toilets and well-lit grounds. She mentioned there's no direct river access but you can get there through the neighbouring site. Came happy, wants to come back. That says enough.
Another group paired their stay with white water rafting — drove in the morning, rafted, came back to camp, had dinner, called it a great weekend. The staff were jokey and helpful, which honestly makes or breaks a campsite experience. Nobody wants to deal with unfriendly operators when you're trying to relax.
[PHOTO:4]If you're booking the self-camping option (not glamping), bring your own pillow, blanket, and a powerbank — the basic tents don't come with bedding and electricity is limited. Also, plan your outdoor activities like rafting in the morning before the midday heat sets in. By the time you're back, the site cools down and you can actually enjoy hanging around camp.
[PHOTO:5]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.
Gopeng has always had that reputation — you go there, you raft the river, you camp, you feel like a whole new person. HEMA CAMP (previously known as Outpostcamp Gopeng) fits right into that story. This is a managed glamping and camping site sitting riverside in Kampung Geruntum Sungai Itik, and honestly, they've put real effort into making it comfortable without stripping out the
