Rules for wild camping near Worlds End in Horton Plains

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Oliver B.4925 rep2
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We want to do some sunrise yoga at Worlds End and thought about pitching a tent there overnight. Is wild camping allowed anywhere inside Horton Plains National Park.

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Oliver B.4925 rep2

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Absolutely not. Wild camping is strictly illegal in all Sri Lankan National Parks. In Horton Plains, you must book one of the three designated campsites (Campsite 1, 2, or 3) well in advance through the Department of Wildlife Conservation head office in Colombo. You cannot camp directly at World's End or wander the park after dark due to strict conservation rules and leopard activity.

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Ranger Nimal.1150 rep1

Also note that open wood fires are banned to prevent forest fires in the dry grass. You have to cook all your food using enclosed portable gas stoves.

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Oliver B.4925 rep2

The designated campsites are actually beautiful, located near small streams. But be warned, it gets freezing at night. Bring proper sub-zero thermal sleeping bags.

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