Porcupine Rest Camp

Secluded private pitches (added by manager 27 Feb 2019)

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  • Spacious private pitches on the edge of the Klein Swartberg Mountains
  • Handy stopover on Route 323 between the N1 and Route 62
  • Bar, outdoor swimming pool and camping kit rentals
Cross-country travels taking in the N1 or famed Route 62, or simply seeking a weekend break from the city? Either way, park up at Porcupine Rest Camp for plenty of peace and private space. A handy location just off Route 323 (the road that links the two aforementioned major routes), half an hour from Laingsburg, means that this is a mighty convenient stopover spot for folk on a road trip. A chilled-out rural setting, just outside the teeny hamlet of Vleiland, means that it's also fab for a countryside escape. If you’re after relaxed rural pursuits, take a stroll on the farm's trails, meander around picking figs and olives or grab your binoculars for a bit of birdwatching. More active sorts can take their mountain bikes out onto local gravel trails or clamber about in the Klein Swartberg Mountains before heading back for a dip in the swimming pool. However you seek to fill your days, back at base you'll have a properly private pitch in a secluded spot with plenty of trees for shade. No scrapping for facilities here – each pitch has its own shower, flush toilet, braai area and tap. Your space is yours to play with as you wish: it’s totally up to you whether you bring along a pile of pals or keep the whole thing for yourself. For social times, you can always head over to the Overlander bar for a game of pool, a pizza and a cold beer while the great gods of rock play out of the sound system. Travelling light/forgotten something vital? The team here have kit to rent including tables and chairs, camping mattresses, lights and cooking utensils.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Porcupine Rest Camp

Route 323

Vleiland

Laingsburg

Western Cape

South Africa

6900

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

-33.37116°N
21.15466°W

Route directions

GPS 33°22'15.92"S | 21°09'16.29"E

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

Much of the attraction of this area is its open space, so come set for days of hiking, biking and fishing (which you can do in the river just by the camp). You’ll be surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Kleine Swartberg Mountains, and the Towerkop Nature Reserve is 25 minutes’ drive away. Anyone who fancies seeing the view while riding a horse or taking a four wheel drive tour might like to make the hour-long journey to Anysberg Nature Reserve. If you’re more interested in finding top tipples, there are several cellars to select local wines from in Calitzdorp, also an hour away by car. Venture little further along Route 62 (around an hour and a half from the site) to get to Oudtshoorn, aka the ‘ostrich capital of the world’. Farms here offer the chance to meet the big birds and then pick up tasty meat products to take back for the braai. If you're veggie, perhaps swerve instead to one of the town's olive-growing estates.

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  • Does Porcupine Rest Camp have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Porcupine Rest Camp dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Porcupine Rest Camp? Much of the attraction of this area is its open space, so come set for days of hiking, biking and fishing (which you can do in the river just by the camp). … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Porcupine Rest Camp?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Early or late checkin or checkout by prior arrangement.

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