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Camping on the banks of Bulshoek Dam

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Camping on the water edge

Six sites on lush green lawns, each with direct access to the dam. Rooftop tents, caravans, trailers and motorhomes welcome. No ground tents.

Request a camp site
Site 1,2,3: Per person, per night
R250
Site 1,2,3: Child under 10, per night
R160
Site 3, per night extra (site charge)
R100
Sites
Six, all on the dam

Camping

Room for everyone, and the dam right there

Bulshoekfarm camping is set on lush green lawns, offering six camping sites, each with direct access to the dam. If you enjoy boating, fishing, canoeing or a refreshing swim, these sites are perfect for you and your group.

There is ample space for everyone, with uninterrupted views of Bulshoek Dam. Relax around the campfire while enjoying our incredible birdlife.

Wood and ice are available for sale, with additional options provided on receipt of your booking form.

Rooftop Tents, caravans, trailers and motorhomes welcome. NO GROUND TENTS.

We are not pet friendly. Please make alternative arrangements for your furry friends.

Camping rates

  • Site 1,2,3: Per person, per nightR250
  • Site 1,2,3: Child under 10, per nightR160
  • Site 3, per night extra (site charge)R100
  • Site 4,5,6: Per person, per nightR180
  • Site 4,5,6: Child under 10, per nightR120
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The big sites

Sites 1, 2 and 3

On the banks of Bulshoek Dam

  • Rooftop Tents, caravans, trailers and motorhomes welcome. NO GROUND TENTS.
  • Can accommodate 3 to 4 caravans per site, plus additional tents
  • Each site has a private ablution with toilet, shower and basin
  • Built in braai at each site
  • Sites 1 and 2 require caravan adaptor plugs (male)
  • Site 3 includes a lapa with lights, power and a basin, R100 per night extra
  • Site 3 can be combined when booking the Dam House
  • For guests booking Sites 1–3, your site comes with a private ablution facility for your whole group to share. Individual couples within a single group cannot book their own separate ablution blocks; if you require multiple private facilities, our Exclusive Use rates will apply.

The smaller sites

Sites 4, 5 and 6

Left of the Lotz-Inn

  • Rooftop Tents, caravans, trailers and motorhomes welcome. NO GROUND TENTS.
  • Located left of the Lotz-Inn
  • 1 caravan plus 1 to 2 tents, or up to 3 tents
  • Standard electrical plugs, no caravan adaptor required
  • Communal ablution block and dishwashing basins
  • Each site has a freestanding braai

On site

Facilities

What you will find, and what to pack

  • Rooftop Tents, caravans, trailers and motorhomes welcome. NO GROUND TENTS.
  • Electricity, please bring a long extension lead
  • Caravan plug adapter required for sites 1 and 2
  • Braai facilities, own braai grid needed
  • We suggest to bring your own drinking water
  • All ablution facilities are fitted with gas geysers
  • Wi-Fi available, cell phone signal is limited
  • Shade is limited, please bring gazebos and shade coverage
  • For guests booking Sites 1–3, your site comes with a private ablution facility for your whole group to share. Individual couples within a single group cannot book their own separate ablution blocks; if you require multiple private facilities, our Exclusive Use rates will apply.

House rules

  • No pets allowed. This one is not negotiable.
  • Life jackets must be worn at all times on the motor boat or a canoe. The dam does get busy.
  • Please consider others. No loud music after 22:00.
  • No jet skis, quad bikes or motocross bikes.
  • Dam rules must be followed at all times when using a boat on the dam.
  • This is a working farm. Nobody is allowed near the piggery or the farm working areas.
  • One person books and pays the full amount. We do not split bills.
  • No fireworks.
  • For guests booking Sites 1–3, your site comes with a private ablution facility for your whole group to share. Individual couples within a single group cannot book their own separate ablution blocks; if you require multiple private facilities, our Exclusive Use rates will apply.
  • Office Hours: 8am-5pm; Mondays - Fridays. No emails or Phone Calls are attended to outside of Office Hours. No WhatsApps are accepted. Emails only.
  • CAMPING: Rooftop Tents, caravans, trailers and motorhomes welcome. NO GROUND TENTS.
  • No Bachelor parties, No Bachelorette parties.
  • WE ARE FULLY BOOKED (for everything) 20 December 2026 - 4 January 2027.

Good to know

  • Site 3 includes a lapa with lights, power and a basin, R100 per night extra.
  • For guests booking Sites 1–3, your site comes with a private ablution facility for your whole group to share. Individual couples within a single group cannot book their own separate ablution blocks; if you require multiple private facilities, our Exclusive Use rates will apply.
  • Rooftop Tents, caravans, trailers and motorhomes welcome. NO GROUND TENTS.

Extras

  • Slipway licence
    R50 per day. Your boat must be licensed, the skipper licensed, plus a survey certificate and a flotation certificate. This is separate from your boat licence and it is what allows you on Bulshoek Dam.
  • Ice and wood
    Available on request, straight from the farm. This must be organised before arrival. Extra can be purchased while staying with us.
  • Wi-Fi
    Free WiFi available. For faster wifi, vouchers can be purchased.

Gallery

The camp sites

Camping, view from camp site 2
Camping, view from camp site 2
Camping, 3 sign
Camping, 3 sign
Camping, view from camp sites
Camping, view from camp sites
Camping, 1 and 2 ablution
Camping, 1 and 2 ablution
Camping, 1 and 2 braai
Camping, 1 and 2 braai
Camping, 1 view
Camping, 1 view
Camping, 2 view
Camping, 2 view
Camping, gate entrance
Camping, gate entrance
Camping, view from camp site 1
Camping, view from camp site 1
Camping, view of camp site 1 and 2
Camping, view of camp site 1 and 2
Camp sites, adaptor plugs needed
Camp sites, adaptor plugs needed
Camp sites, communal basin
Camp sites, communal basin
Camp sites, damhuis and kamp plekke set up from behind
Camp sites, damhuis and kamp plekke set up from behind
Camp sites, site 1 or 2 ablution entrance
Camp sites, site 1 or 2 ablution entrance
Camp sites, site 1 or 2 ablution shower
Camp sites, site 1 or 2 ablution shower
Camp sites, site 1 or 2 ablution toilet
Camp sites, site 1 or 2 ablution toilet
Camp sites, site 1 sign
Camp sites, site 1 sign
Camp sites, site 2 sign
Camp sites, site 2 sign
Camp sites, site 3 afdak
Camp sites, site 3 afdak
Camp sites, site 3 afdak lights
Camp sites, site 3 afdak lights
Camp sites, site 3 from dam up
Camp sites, site 3 from dam up
Camp sites, site 3 long
Camp sites, site 3 long
Camp sites, site 3 sign
Camp sites, site 3 sign
Camp site 4;5;6, Aerial view
Camp site 4;5;6, Aerial view
Camp site 4;5;6, Bar on right.
Camp site 4;5;6, Bar on right.
Camp site 4;5;6
Camp site 4;5;6
Camp site 4;5;6
Camp site 4;5;6
Camp site 4;5;6
Camp site 4;5;6
Camp site 4;5;6, from behind.
Camp site 4;5;6, from behind.
Camp site 4;5;6, from behind.
Camp site 4;5;6, from behind.
Camp site 4;5;6, from behind.
Camp site 4;5;6, from behind.
Camp site 4;5;6, communal ablution.
Camp site 4;5;6, communal ablution.
Camp site 4;5;6, electricity points.
Camp site 4;5;6, electricity points.
Camp site 4
Camp site 4
Camp site 5
Camp site 5
Camp site 6
Camp site 6
Camp site 4;5;6.
Camp site 4;5;6.
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