BAYNESFIELD BIG DAM

• Power points at the Lapa and Shelter sites - no power at the regular camping sites.

• Water points at the Lapa and Shelter sites - no taps at the regular camping sites.

• Braai the Lapa and Shelter sites - no braai at the regular camping sites.

• Communal ablutions with hot water, showers, basins and flushing toilets.

• Scullery area for washing dishes.

• No laundry facilities.

• Onsite dining room for the Lodge - campers should book well in advance. Takeaways and restaurants in Richmond,40kms

• No onsite shop. Stock up in Pietermartizburg or Camperdown.

• Catch and release bass fishing - bring all your own gear • Boats only with sneaker motors allowed • Paddling, canoeing, kayaking - bring all your own gear

• Birding • Walking/Hiking • Mountain Biking (bring your own gear)

• Suitable for all types of typically accepted camping vehicles and ways of camping. Many caravan owners do take their road caravans but be aware of the long stretch of gravel road.

Length of gravel depends on your route - from Thornville there is approximately 18kms of gravel road to the property and all internal roads are gravel.

• Pets welcome by prior arrangement. Scoop poop!

• Malaria-free area

• Limited cellphone reception - with further interruptions to service during load shedding.

• No WiFi hotspot.

• As a general precaution wherever you travel, keep valuables secured away.

2023 Camping Rates:*

No cash accepted - strictly card payments only.

Regular camping at the Big Dam is on a first come first serve basis. Other sites must be booked and paid for in advance.

Regular Campsites:
R75 per person per day plus R50 per campsite per night

Big Dam Shelters:
R75 per person per day plus R100 per night – Book and pay in advance
Minimum of two nights Camping

Big Dam Shelters:
R75 per person per day plus R250 per night – Book and pay in advance
Minimum of two nights Camping