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Overview

Situated on the shores of Island Lake in the Wilderness National Park, right in the heart of the Garden Route. 20 km drive away from either George or Sedgefield & 47 km away from Knysna, with the village of Wilderness, a few minutes away.

Sites

55 Large well-grassed, shaded and level sites. Most sites have a view of the lake.

Site Essentials
  • • Power at sites - 10-amp electricity - bring a 15+m extension cord.

  • • Water points on or near sites.

  • • No Braai facilities. Bring your own.

Activities
  • • Lagoon & ocean swimming • Fishing • Boating - launching facilities for your canoe or speedboat • Bring your Canoe, Kayak, watersport and fishing gear

  • • Birding • Walking • Nearby: Mountaineering/Abseiling • Hiking/Nature Trails • Monuments/Museums • Snorkelling/Scuba diving

In Town

• Wilderness 6kms: Places to eat - Supermarkets - Fuel - ATM's - Pharmacy - Common services

Contact Details
  • 044 877 1194
  • info@islandlake.co.za
  • https://www.islandlake.co.za
  • -33.98711 22.63597
Rates
  • Camping Price Guide*
    14th January 2026 – 17th March 2027
    Maximum people and 2 vehicles per site

    14/01/2026 - 27/03/2026 (1-2 Persons) R450,00
    Extra per Person from 3rd Person - R90,00

    28/03/2026 - 07/04/2026 (1-2 Persons) R525.00
    Extra per Person from 3rd Person - R90,00

    08/04/2026 - 03/05/2026 (1-2 Persons) R450,00
    Extra per Person from 3rd Person- R90,00

    04/05/2026 - 31/08/2026 (1-2 Persons) R 360.00
    Extra per Person from 3rd Person - R 80.00

    01/09/2026 – 30/11/2026 (1-2 Persons) R 450.00
    Extra per Person from 3rd Person - R 90.00

    01/12/2026 - 12/01/2027 (1-4 Persons) R 1450.00
    Extra per Person from 5th Person - R 150.00

    13/01/2027 - 17/03/2027 (1-2 Persons) R450 .00
    Extra per Person from 3rd Person - R 90.00

    All rates incl. VAT @ 15% - Max 6 persons per site Basic tariff allows free access of one car & one boat per Site/Rondavel. A second car will be charged for at R40.00 extra per day. A second boat will be charged for at R60.00 extra per day. Max 2 cars per site/rondavel provided they are accommodated on the site/rondavel parking area.
    Please book in advance – 50% deposit payable with reservation to secure site/rondavel – Balance
    Payable 30 days before arrival and 60 days before arrival for school holidays and long weekends,
    except for December/January bookings which there are different payment arrangements for in place – please contact us for our High Season payment arrangements.
    R200.00 refundable deposit is payable in cash only on arrival for a gate entry tag.
    NO PETS ALLOWED IN RESORT – ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
    BRING OWN BRAAI & GRID FOR YOUR CAMPSITE AS WELL AS A BLUE ADAPTOR FOR CONNECTING TO POWER POINT.

    SENIORS RATES
    (All rates incl. VAT @ 15%) The senior rate allows access to maximum two persons, one car & one boat per site.
    A second car will be charged for at R40.00 per day.
    A second boat will be charged for at R60.00 per day.
    Max 2 cars per site provided they are accommodated on the site.
    A R200.00 refundable deposit for a gate entry tag is payable in cash only at arrival.
    Visitor's entrance fee: R50.00 per adult & R25.00 per child 12 years and younger
    Valid from 01.02.2026 - 30.11.2026
    Limited number of long term sites available (Maximum stay - 3 months)
    A specific site cannot be reserved - sites are allocated at arrival
    Please book in advance
    50% deposit with reservation
    Balance payable 30 days before arrival
    Daily
    Mid Season Feb-Apr & Sept - Nov R310
    Low Season May - Aug - R280
    2 Weeks 14 days minimum
    Mid Season Feb-Apr & Sept - Nov R 2650.00
    Low Season May - Aug - R 2250.00
    3 Weeks 21 days minimum
    Mid Season Feb-Apr & Sept - Nov R 3900.00
    Low Season May - Aug - R 3300.00
    Monthly 30 days minimum (except for Feb)
    Mid Season Feb-Apr & Sept - Nov R 4150.00
    Low Season May - Aug - R 3650.00
    RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE - BRING OWN BRAAI & GRID - NO PETS ALLOWED
    Payment Options: EFT • Cash • Credit Card

Location
Amenities
  • • Recently renovated, clean • Communal ablution blocks with hot water, showers, basins and flushing toilets.

  • • Scullery for washing dishes.

  • • Coin operated laundromat.

Food, Drinks, Supplies
  • • No onsite restaurant. In the village of Wilderness 6kms, restaurants, take aways and pubs

  • • No onsite shop. Stock up with groceries in Wilderness 6kms.

Access
  • • Suitable for all types of typically accepted camping vehicles and ways of camping.

  • • Tar to the entrance. Internal roads are gravel.

Other
  • • Pets not allowed

  • • Malaria-free

  • • Cell signal - Visitors report that Vodacom and MTN signal is good.

  • • No WiFi

  • • Security fenced or patrolled. As a general precaution wherever you travel, keep valuables secured away.

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