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Ferndale – Scenic Camping in Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Ferndale

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About Ferndale Camping

Ferndale is a caravan park and campsite near Cathcart, in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Activities on offer include 4x4 trails, fishing, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include Ferndale 4x4, Dutch Reformed Church.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • Lights: Yes
  • People per Site: 10
  • Power points: Standard Power Point
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: Most of the sites have shade
  • Sites Available: 5
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Yes (Vodacom& MTN)
  • Dogs Allowed: Yes
  • Freezer: Yes
  • Fridge: Yes
  • Washing up: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel Road
  • Closest Town: Cathcart
  • Directions to campsite: Take N6 to Cathcart (130kms from East London) – Turn East in Cathcart at Ferndale Sign and follow sign for 23kms – Turn Right at Ferndale Camping Sign (hangar in site) and campsite is 500 metres on
  • GPS Campsite: S 32.313850 E 27.323920
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: 2x4 Bakkie

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot showers
  • Toilets: Flush Toilets

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Fresh water: river
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Horse riding: Yes
  • Kloofing: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel road & jeeptracks
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Rock Art: Yes
  • Rock Climbing: Yes
  • Swimming: River and pools

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Articles: Drive Out 2004 | Caravan & Outdoor Life, June 09, p31
  • Comments: Magnificent Camping and 4x4 – Rated in SA Top Ten 4x4 drives – malaria free – on the Thomas River – tributary to the Kei River – Fabulous Horseshoe Camp with towering mountain overlooking and river for Yellow Fish. Rock Art in the Kloof and Microlight Airfield 100 metres away. 130 species of birds – 1000 year old cycads – Escape from the Real World
  • Additional Comments: Campsite on a farm and part of a 4x4 trail
  • Special rules: No Loud Music – poor reception for radios
  • Other: Chalet

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Ferndale 4x4

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (8 reviews)
    Less than 1 km from camp
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  • Dutch Reformed Church

    tourist attraction, church, place of worship, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,6 (18 reviews)
    16,6 km from camp
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  • Thomas River Historical Village

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (264 reviews)
    17,0 km from camp
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  • Stutterheim Engine Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,1 (28 reviews)
    29,6 km from camp
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  • Waterford Stud Farm Stutterheim

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    32,1 km from camp
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  • Taki kaNkuhlu’s Grave

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    35,7 km from camp
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  • Kettlespout Falls

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (42 reviews)
    46,0 km from camp
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  • Madonna & Child Waterfalls

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (303 reviews)
    47,0 km from camp
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  • Arboretum Hogsback

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (143 reviews)
    47,7 km from camp
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  • 39 Steps Waterfall

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (266 reviews)
    47,8 km from camp
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  • The Big Tree

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (13 reviews)
    48,0 km from camp
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  • Cliff-Edge Bath

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (23 reviews)
    48,0 km from camp
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  • Applegarth / Bredon Cottage

    tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,9 (19 reviews)
    48,8 km from camp
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  • Floating Rock Pools Hogsback

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    49,4 km from camp
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  • The Edge Labyrinth

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (249 reviews)
    49,9 km from camp
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