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Skilpadfontein

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About Skilpadfontein Camping

Skilpadfontein offers caravan park and campsite accommodation in Western Cape, South Africa, near Rawsonville. Guests can enjoy canoeing, fishing, and birdwatching during their stay. Nearby attractions include Jason’s Hill Private Cellar, Du Toitskloof Wines.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Ground Cover: Grass and ground
  • People per Site: 6
  • Power points: Standard power point
  • Shade: All have shade
  • Sites Available: 6
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Yes
  • Credit Cards welcome: No facilities
  • Dogs Allowed: No
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Rawsonville
  • Directions to campsite: From Rawsonville take the Slanghoek/Goudini Spa road, turn right at Goudini Spa and drive straight on past Badsberg Cellar. Past the cellar the road becomes a gravel road vir about 2 km, turn left and continue for 4, 8 km to our sign, turn of right towards the river on the farm road. Then about 1 km to our campsite.
  • Distance to Town: 10 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 33.602983 E 19.259776
  • Vehicle: 2x4 Bakkie

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: River
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Horse riding: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel roads & jeeptracks
  • Other Activities: Wine tasting nearby
  • Swimming: River

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: On the banks of the Breederiver lies this naturally unspoilt private campsite which offers a great getaway for anyone. In the heart of the Breederiver valley between all the vineyards and wine cellars you can enjoy the company of friends at the braailapa, watch birds, fish or just relax. TAKE NOTE: Campsite is closed during winter if the rainfall is high because of floodwall. (June/July/August)
  • Additional Comments: Campsite on a farm
  • Special rules: Respect others & quiet after 23:00

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Jason’s Hill Private Cellar

    tourist attraction, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (109 reviews)
    6,9 km from camp
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  • Du Toitskloof Wines

    tourist attraction, liquor store, point of interest, store, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (357 reviews)
    11,1 km from camp
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  • Mountain Ridge Winery

    tourist attraction, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,1 (29 reviews)
    15,3 km from camp
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  • Doolhof Wine Estate

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (131 reviews)
    16,2 km from camp
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  • Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (664 reviews)
    17,7 km from camp
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  • Welvanpas Family Vineyards

    tourist attraction, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (47 reviews)
    17,9 km from camp
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  • Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,6 (78 reviews)
    19,7 km from camp
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  • Wellington Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (74 reviews)
    23,3 km from camp
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  • Dekkersvlei Vineyards White Pinotage

    tourist attraction, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (194 reviews)
    25,4 km from camp
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  • Ceres Togryers Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (113 reviews)
    26,5 km from camp
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  • Nederburg Wines

    tourist attraction, restaurant, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (623 reviews)
    27,1 km from camp
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  • Avondale Wine

    tourist attraction, restaurant, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (165 reviews)
    29,9 km from camp
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  • Afrikaans Language Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (69 reviews)
    31,1 km from camp
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  • KWV Emporium

    tourist attraction, liquor store, point of interest, store, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (477 reviews)
    32,5 km from camp
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  • Chamonix Wine Farm

    tourist attraction, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,1 (270 reviews)
    35,2 km from camp
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  • Fairview Wine and Cheese

    tourist attraction, liquor store, restaurant, point of interest, store, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (2408 reviews)
    36,3 km from camp
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  • Cape Dutch Quarters - Tulbagh

    tourist attraction, travel agency, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (192 reviews)
    37,0 km from camp
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  • Wine Estate - Franschhoek Pass Winery

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,6 (7 reviews)
    37,2 km from camp
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  • Babylonstoren

    tourist attraction, spa, park, lodging, restaurant, point of interest, store, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (1688 reviews)
    39,4 km from camp
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  • Exotic Animal World (Previously Butterfly World)

    zoo, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (4536 reviews)
    42,0 km from camp
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