Situated in the Garden Route district, De Rust offers 1 campsite. The Garden Route is a district located on the southern coast of the Western Cape province. The landscape is characterised by a narrow coastal strip situated between the Indian Ocean and the rugged peaks of the Outeniqua mountain range. The regional economy is strongly driven by tourism, commercial forestry, and agriculture, alongside established marine fishing operations. The natural environment features dense indigenous woodlands, expansive coastal lakes, and deep river gorges. These diverse geographic attributes provide accessible environments for hiking, water-based recreation, and exploring protected marine and terrestrial reserves along the varied coastline.
The Western Cape features a highly diverse landscape that supports a vast network of established caravan parks and coastal campsites. Bordered by two oceans, the coastal regions offer sandy beaches and sheltered bays where campers frequently set up near the water. Inland, the terrain is defined by the rugged peaks of the Cape Fold Mountains and the surrounding valleys, providing shaded, tree-lined caravan stands and quiet farm campsites. Further north, the environment transitions into the dry scrubland of the Karoo, while the eastern belt contains dense indigenous forests. The local climate is primarily Mediterranean, bringing hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters to the western areas, while the eastern coastline receives year-round rainfall. This geography provides campers with environments ranging from forested retreats to waterside resorts.
R420· x 6
Discover a true water lover's paradise at Stompies Oord, a classic and beloved resort situated on the shores of the magnificent Stompdrift Dam. As the largest dam in the Klein Karoo, this vast expanse of water, with its 25-kilometer shoreline cutting deep into the foothills of the Great Swartberg Mountains, is a truly spectacular sight. The resort is designed for those who love boating, fishing, and waterskiing, offering direct access to an incredible aquatic playground. It’s a place of big skies, dramatic landscapes, and endless fun on the water. The campsite at Stompies Oord is a masterclass in practical and thoughtful design, laid out on three beautifully lawn-covered terraces that cascade down towards the high-water mark of the dam. This clever, tiered layout ensures that many campers can enjoy fantastic views. In a wonderfully helpful touch, the park even specifies the best spots for shade, with the front terrace being perfect for cool afternoons and the middle terrace offering welcome relief from the morning sun. Each campsite has its own dedicated fire pit, and the majority of sites have access to shared electricity points. This commitment to choice and practicality extends to the ablution facilities. You can opt for the comfort of the neat and clean built ablutions, which provide the luxury of hot showers and toilets. For a quicker, more rustic rinse-off after a day on the dam, a set of Safari-style ablutions with cold showers is also available. It is this combination of a prime location on a magnificent dam, a thoughtfully designed campsite that considers the camper’s every practical need, and a classic, relaxed atmosphere that makes Stompies Oord an enduring favourite in the Klein Karoo.
