Natural hot spring · Thailand
Hot Springs Mae Khachan
Thailand · 28 miles west of Phayao
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Phayao (28 mi / 45 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
- Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.
About Hot Springs Mae Khachan
Hot Springs Mae Khachan is a natural hot spring in Thailand, about 28 miles west of Phayao. The nearest large city is San Kamphaeng, roughly 34 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Map and directions
Red marks Hot Springs Mae Khachan. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 19.11434, 99.46297.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Phayao. The spring is about 28 miles (45 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: San Kamphaeng, about 34 miles (55 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Hot Springs Mae Khachan
- Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring Not recorded
- Roong Aroon Hot Springs Not recorded
- Hot Springs (free entry) Not recorded
- Pha Soet Hot Spring Not recorded
- Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring Not recorded
- Hot Springs Pongprabaht Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hot Springs Mae Khachan?
Hot Springs Mae Khachan is in Thailand, about 28 miles west of Phayao. The GPS coordinates are 19.1143, 99.4630.
Can you soak at Hot Springs Mae Khachan?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Hot Springs Mae Khachan?
The closest listed spring is Pong Bua Ban Hot Spring, about 20 miles northwest. Roong Aroon Hot Springs is about 26 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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