Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park

Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park is a protected natural area on Negros Island in the Philippines centered on two adjacent crater lakes. The park was established to conserve the lakes and the forested watershed that surrounds them.

The principal attractions are the twin crater lakes, Lake Balinsasayao and Lake Danao, surrounded by steep, forested slopes and upland rainforest; visitors use small boats, hike rim trails, and watch for endemic birds and wildlife. The park covers several thousand hectares and includes trails, viewpoints, and lakeside access points.

The area was designated a protected park to safeguard the watershed and biodiversity of the lakes and surrounding forest; protection has focused on preventing deforestation and maintaining water quality. Management combines conservation with low-impact visitor activities.

Located in the central highlands of Negros Island, the park sits inland from the eastern and western coasts of the island within upland terrain and is accessed by road from nearby towns on Negros Oriental.

• Park area: Covers roughly 8,016 hectares under its protected status, preserving watershed forest and upland habitat.
• Best time to visit: Early morning is best for birdwatching and calmer conditions on the lakes for boating and photography.

What to See #

• Lake Balinsasayao: One of the two crater lakes forming the park, set within steep forested slopes and surrounded by protected watershed forest.
• Lake Danao: The second of the twin crater lakes in the protected area, lying adjacent to Lake Balinsasayao and similarly surrounded by native forest and steep terrain.