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Old Beacon Hill – Tranquil Outdoor Escape in KwaZulu Natal

Reconnect with nature at Old Beacon Hill – hiking, photography, and wildlife await in KwaZulu Natal.

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Old Beacon Hill

South Africa - KwaZulu Natal

About Old Beacon Hill Camping

Old Beacon Hill offers caravan park and campsite accommodation in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, near Estcourt. The property offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, swimming, and fishing. Nearby attractions include Fort Durnford, Estcourt Cemetery.

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Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • Lights: Yes
  • People per Site: 4
  • Power points: Standard power point
  • Self Catering: 2 cottages, each with 3 double bedrooms
  • Shade: Most have shade
  • Sites Available: 2
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: No
  • Credit Cards welcome: No
  • Dogs Allowed: No
  • Shop: Wine, beer, meat & wood for sale
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Water taps: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Estcourt
  • Directions to campsite: Simply leave the N3 at Estcourt South and follow the sign to the Lowlands. Keeping Midway Petrol station on your right, follow the dirt road for about 1km and you will see our sign.
  • Distance to Town: 9 km
  • GPS - Office: S 29.056910 E 29.882540
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Dam
  • Hiking: Yes
  • Horse riding: Yes
  • Kloofing: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: Marked routs, single track & gravel roads
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Other Activities: Most of the above activities are available in the area and not directly on the site.
  • Rock Art: Yes
  • Rock Climbing: Yes
  • Swimming: Dam

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes
  • 4x4 Comments: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: Old Beacon Hill, once an old railway station, has now opened its doors to caravans and tents. We have 2 exclusive sites each with their own private toilet, shower and kitchen area (hot water and electricity is included in price). It is situated in a tranquil part of the Lowlands and has stunning surrounds, unbelievably we are only a 90 second drive from the N3 making this the ideal stop over or indeed a base to explore the Drakensberg, Midlands Meander and the historic Battlefields.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite on a farm
  • Special rules: No excessive noise after 21:00

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Fort Durnford

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,5 (42 reviews)
    4,6 km from camp
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  • Estcourt Cemetery

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3 (1 reviews)
    5,3 km from camp
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  • Siphumule Guest House

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    5,9 km from camp
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  • Battle of Willow Grange

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,8 (4 reviews)
    6,7 km from camp
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  • Rohde House Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (7 reviews)
    20,2 km from camp
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  • Travelers Rest Giant Chair at The Aloes Shop

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,9 (8 reviews)
    28,7 km from camp
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  • Umsuluzi Game Park

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 2 (1 reviews)
    28,7 km from camp
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  • Aloes Meats

    tourist attraction, point of interest, grocery or supermarket, store, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (245 reviews)
    28,7 km from camp
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  • Midlands Meander Association Office

    tourist attraction, travel agency, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (320 reviews)
    33,0 km from camp
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  • Aasvoelkrans Cave

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (52 reviews)
    36,3 km from camp
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  • Four Rivers Rafting and Adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (586 reviews)
    37,1 km from camp
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  • Highmoor Nature Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (134 reviews)
    38,7 km from camp
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  • Highmoor Waterfall

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (2 reviews)
    39,8 km from camp
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  • Fort Nottingham Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (123 reviews)
    40,2 km from camp
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  • Vertical Rush

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,9 (80 reviews)
    42,1 km from camp
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  • Kamberg Nature Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (158 reviews)
    42,3 km from camp
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  • Falcon Ridge - Bird Of Prey Centre

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (1668 reviews)
    43,9 km from camp
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  • Dragon Rock Reptile and Nature Park

    zoo, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (472 reviews)
    44,0 km from camp
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  • Drakensberg Canopy Tour

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (832 reviews)
    45,2 km from camp
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  • Karkloof Canopy Tour

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (963 reviews)
    47,3 km from camp
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