Groenrivier Coastal Rest Camp

Accommodation

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The Groenrivier Coastal Campsites consist of 11 camping areas
The camps are all rustic and aim to maintain the wilderness character of this coastline.
Guests need to bring everything they may need for camping. The sites have no water or ablutions, and only some have enviro loos.
There is no cellphone reception.
The roads to most sites are poor with stretches of soft sand. Vehicles towing caravans or trailers should be careful, particularly if you are not used to towing in soft sand. Please ensure beforehand that your tyres are the recommended pressure for sand driving.
There is wood available at Groen river gate, but it is recommended that you bring your own wood.

• Delwerskamp Camp site is situated 1km from Groen river gate, with a rocky shoreline and a small beach north of the camp.
  There are 7 sites with 3 enviro loos and no ablutions.
  A 4x4 is not required to reach this camp from Groen river gate.

• Groenriviermond Camp site is situated 1km south of Groen river mouth/estuary, close to a rocky shore, with sandy beaches just south of the lighthouse
  There are 12 sites with 6 enviro loos and no ablutions.
  This camp can be reached with a sedan vehicle from Garies (73km gravel road).
  

• Kwass se Baai Camp site is situated 18.7km from Groen river gate, it is known for the quiet bay and long sandy beach to the south.
  There are 4 sites, each with a windbreak wall and braai area with 2 enviro loos and no ablutions.
  A 4x4 is required to reach this camp.

• Varswater Camp site is situated 20km from Groen river gate and is close to a rocky beach
  There are 4 sites, each with a windbreak wall and braai area, with 2 enviro loos and no ablutions.
  A 4x4 is required to reach this camp.

• Bamboeskamp Camp site is situated 21.5km from Groen river gate and has a large open  camping area with a rocky coast and small bays nearby.
  There are 4 sites, each with a windbreak wall and braai area with enviro loos and no ablutions.
  A 4x4 is required to reach this camp.

• Skuinsklip is situated 22.8km from Groen river gate and has two beaches close by with mostly rocky coast
  There are 2 sites, each with a windbreak wall and braai area with an enviro loo and no ablutions.
  A 4x4 is required to reach this camp.

• Koringkorrel Baai is situated  24km from Groen river gate and is on a rocky shore with a beautiful beach just north of the camp
  There are 5 sites, each with a windbreak wall and braai area with 3 enviro loos and no ablutions.
  A 4x4 is required to reach this camp.

• Skuinsbaai Noord is situated 28.7km from Groen river gate and is on a rocky shoreline with plenty small bays in the area
  There are 2 sites with an enviro loo and no ablutions.
  This camp can be reached with a 2x4 high ground clearance vehicle.

• Boulder Baai is situated 43km from Groen river gate and has a large open camping area suitable for larger groups, with a long white beach just south of the camp
  There are 6 sites, each with a windbreak wall and braai area with 2 enviro loos and no ablutions.
  This camp can be reached with a 2x4 high ground clearance vehicle from Hondeklip Bay road gate.

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Activities & Facilities

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Flower Season: During early August and September, seemingly overnight, the dusty valleys of Namaqualand are transformed into a wonderland, carpeted with wildflowers that draw visitors from around the country and from abroad.

Caracal Eco Route. 4x4 essential. Distance 176km - 200km (depending on the track selected) Contact the Skilpad office to obtain a permit and eco route booklet. Strictly no driving on closed tracks (busy with rehabilitation) and on any beach

Mountain Biking, bring your own bicycles

Walking trails. There are two trails that depart from Skilpad Camp and the Heaviside Hiking trail along the Namaqua coastline

Birding. You can request the Bird Checklist for Namaqua park from your consultant

The Park has only a limited road network available to sedan vehicles. No shop, restaurant or fuel is available in Namaqua National Park and guests must take along their own firewood.

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