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Experience Nature at Rustfontein Dam Nature Reserve, Free State

Experience the beauty of Rustfontein Dam Nature Reserve in Free State – ideal for hiking, wildlife, and outdoor adventures.

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Rustfontein Dam Nature Reserve

South Africa - Free State

About Rustfontein Dam Nature Reserve Camping

Situated in Free State, South Africa, within easy reach of Bloemfontein, Rustfontein Dam Nature Reserve is a caravan park and campsite. Guests can enjoy canoeing, fishing, and birdwatching during their stay. Nearby attractions include Glass House, Toggekry.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass and ground
  • Lights: No
  • People per Site: 5
  • Power points: No
  • Shade: A few sites have shade
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Cellphone reception: Yes
  • Credit Cards welcome: No
  • Dogs Allowed: No

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Bloemfontein
  • Directions to campsite: 50km east of Bloemfontein on N8. Turn right at notice board for dam, 13km gravel road to office.
  • Distance to Town: 52km
  • GPS Turnoff: S 29.269362 E 26.596168
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Bathroom comments: 1 Ablution block
  • Showers: Cold shower
  • Toilets: Long Drop Toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Freshwater: dam
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel roads
  • Other Activities: Boating, yachting & water sport
  • Swimming: Dam

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: Camp next to dam
  • Additional Comments: Campsite in nature reserve
  • Special rules: Quiet after 22:00

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Glass House

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    13,5 km from camp
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  • Toggekry

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    28,3 km from camp
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    ⭐ 4,6 (137 reviews)
    31,8 km from camp
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  • De Kuilen Private Nature Reserve

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    32,3 km from camp
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  • Letlapeng

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    35,8 km from camp
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  • Ramanala BFN

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (1 reviews)
    37,2 km from camp
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    ⭐ 3,6 (116 reviews)
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  • Bloemfontein Eiffel Tower

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,3 (14 reviews)
    39,2 km from camp
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  • Bloemfontein White Horse

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (16 reviews)
    39,5 km from camp
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  • Queens Fort Military Museum

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 2,9 (25 reviews)
    39,8 km from camp
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  • Naval Hill Planetarium

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

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  • Die Nasionale Vrouemonument

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

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    40,2 km from camp
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  • War Museum of the Boer Republics Bloemfontein

    tourist attraction, museum, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (730 reviews)
    40,2 km from camp
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  • First Raadsaal Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (27 reviews)
    40,4 km from camp
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  • National Museum Bloemfontein

    tourist attraction, museum, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (668 reviews)
    40,4 km from camp
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  • National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research Centre - Theatre and Music, Mangaung

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (75 reviews)
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  • Freshford House Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (67 reviews)
    40,9 km from camp
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  • Oliewenhuis Art Museum

    tourist attraction, art gallery, park, museum, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (388 reviews)
    41,2 km from camp
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  • Elude Escape Rooms

    tourist attraction, amusement park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (333 reviews)
    42,9 km from camp
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  • Free State National Botanical Garden

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (1960 reviews)
    44,3 km from camp
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