River Cottages Caravan and Camping

From ZAR 480 For 1 night, 4 adults
Riverfront view (added by manager 16 Jul 2023)
One of three swimming pools (added by manager 16 jul 2023)
Firepit areas (added by manager 16 jul 2023)
Riverfront shelters (added by manager 16 jul 2023)

  • Peaceful spot on the banks of the Vaal River with fishing and canoeing
  • Parys half an hour’s walk; Johannesburg one hour and 20 minutes’ drive
  • Three swimming pools; barbecues and lapas; cafés and shops in Parys
River Cottages Caravan and Camping, on the banks of the Vaal River, is just the place for some R&R in the North West province of South Africa (and visits to neighbouring Free State province). This peaceful, family-friendly spot has plenty of open space, not to mention access to more than a kilometre of the riverfront. The banks of the Vaal are dotted with weeping willows and reeds, so a day of fishing is likely to be rather splendid here. Guests can feel free to launch their own canoe or raft to explore the river. If a lazy day is on the agenda, there are three inviting swimming pools, plus several lapa structures for shaded shelter and braai facilities for an authentic South African barbecue. There are also electric hook-up points, and communal showers and toilets with both hot and cold water. And that’s not all: River Cottages is less than three kilometres away from the centre of Parys (approximately half an hour’s walk away, just across the river), a small country town with art, antique and coffee shops, as well as a wide range of excellent restaurants. And since Parys sits on the Vaal, it’s also possible to get stuck into activities like fishing, canoeing and river rafting here. If you’re after something that isn’t water-related, there are hiking and four-wheel drive trails in and around the town, plus easy access to outdoor activities like paintballing, abseiling and quad biking.

Site type

Tent pitches 18
Touring caravan pitches 18
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 22
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site cafe

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Toddler's pool

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

River Cottages Caravan and Camping

Erf 56 Kopjeskraal Road

Kopjeskraal

Riastuine AH

North West

South Africa

9585

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-26.90517°N
27.42967°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Extreme-sports enthusiasts won’t have far to go to get their thrills, whether it’s tandem jumps at Skydive Parys (10 minutes’ drive) or ziplines at Koepel Mega Zip Adventures (15 minutes), where you can travel above the Vredefort Dome, a huge crater formed after impact with an asteroid many millennia ago. If you’re travelling with the kids (and even if you’re not), Vanderbijlpark (40 minutes) is well worth a visit, with the Aquadome, an indoor waterpark with multiple pools and a lazy river, plus miniature golf. If you’re after the real thing (golf-wise), there’s the Heron Banks Golf Course, stretching along the Vaal River. In Johannesburg (one hour and 20 minutes), Mandela’s House, the Apartheid Museum and the various sites at Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct all shed light on the country’s regime of racial segregation, which lasted for close to half a century. You might be lucky enough to catch a sporting event at Ellis Park Stadium, or interesting exhibitions at Johannesburg Art Gallery.
  • Does River Cottages Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is River Cottages Caravan and Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near River Cottages Caravan and Camping? Extreme-sports enthusiasts won’t have far to go to get their thrills, whether it’s tandem jumps at Skydive Parys (10 minutes’ drive) or ziplines at Koepel Mega Zip Adventures (15 minutes), where you … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of River Cottages Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at River Cottages Caravan and Camping? From £20.18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.