Riggton River Farm is situated in the beautiful town of Bonnievale just 2.5 hours drive from Cape Town. Its grassy campsites line the banks of the famous Breede River in the middle of lush green hills and vineyards. In the middle of the lush green hills and vineyards of Bonnievale lies a hidden camping paradise along the banks of the Breede river. A hidden camping paradise where one can privately enjoy a peaceful and serene holiday or weekend getaway.
| Riggton River Farm – Bonnievale, Breede River | 8/10 | Hidden camping paradise, private peaceful serene, quiet scenic spot on lush green grass under shade of trees, working farm not resort. “situated in the lush green hills and vineyards of Bonnievale lies a hidden camping paradise along the banks of the Breede river” / “In the middle of the lush green hills and vineyards lies a hidden camping paradise where one can privately enjoy a peaceful and serene holiday” / “this awesome spot offers campers a quiet, scenic spot to unwind on the lush green grass, under the shade of the trees” / “The camp is ideally situated along the river with lovely green lawns, clean sites and spotless ablutions” | Vineyard River Quiet – Breede River bank, grass sites, no power boats, vineyard hills buffer, private farm, no bar/restaurant, no shop. |
Riggton is situated in the beautiful town of Bonnievale just 2.5 hours drive from Cape Town. Its grassy campsites line the banks of the famous Breede River where you can spend hours swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating and floating. The campsite has electrical points, drinkable municipal water, built-in braais and braai drums. Campsites set on lush grass with some shade along the river bank. The camp is ideally situated along the river with lovely green lawns clean sites and spotless ablutions. Each site has an electrical and water point and a braai. There is also a private campsite available accommodating up to 30 people available in off-peak season. If camping is not your bag they also have chalets. The beauty of Bonnievale was rediscovered recently on a weekend camping trip at Riggton River Farm right on edge of Breede River. Neat campsite well maintained with clean ablutions with hot water heated by solar panels. Small park for little ones to play in. 22 reviews rating 4.3.
Riggton River Farm
Riggton River Farm Facilities
Power: power points at each site bring a 20m+ extension cord, campsite has electrical points, each site has an electrical point, 220v plug points.
Water: water point on each campsite, drinkable municipal water, municipal water points.
Ablutions: ablutions with hot water showers basins and flushing toilets, no disabled-friendly bathroom, communal ablution facilities, clean sites and spotless ablutions, ablutions hot water heated by solar panels most of time, ablutions baby change room, hot and cold water.
Braai: braai facilities on each campsite bring your own grid, built-in braais and braai drums, each site has a braai.
Campsites: campsites set on lush grass with some shade along river bank, grassy campsites line banks of famous Breede River, private camping grounds on banks of Breede River, max 6 people per stand including adults and children, grass shade, suitable for all types of typically accepted camping vehicles, private campsite up to 30 people off-peak.
Other: scullery facilities unverified, no laundry facilities, no restaurant or bar onsite lots places to eat in tourist area, no shop onsite stock up in Bonnievale 1km, dam swimming fishing bring canoe kayak inflatables no power boats slipway for launching available, birding walking wine routes, kiddies play area small park for little ones, roaming animals.
⚠ Riggton River Farm Need To Know
Rules: pets not allowed, malaria-free area, cellphone reception, WiFi hotspot unverified, keep valuables secured, max 6 per stand, private site up to 30 off-peak only, bring own grid, bring own canoe kayak inflatables no power boats, slipway available, bring 20m extension, river not always conducive for swimming but dam swimming available.
Quiet: hidden camping paradise, private peaceful serene holiday, quiet scenic spot to unwind, working farm with farming activities, not resort vibe, small intimate.
Best for: tent camping on grass, families, couples, Breede River paddling, wine routes, peaceful weekend 2.5 hrs from Cape Town.
📍Riggton River Farm Location
GPS Co-ordinates: -33.94568358852901 20.09505110149807 / -33.94596 20.09497, Campily lists -33.94568358852901 20.09505110149807.
Google Maps: : https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-33.94596,20.09497
Second GPS: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-33.94568358852901,20.09505110149807
Province: Western Cape, Cape Winelands / Langeberg, Bonnievale.
Terrain: lush green hills and vineyards, Breede River floodplain, lush grass lawns, some shade trees, flat riverbank, 600m gravel after tar, suitable for all vehicles, grass not dust.
Address: Riggton River Farm, 50 Main Street / 51a Main Rd, Bonnievale, 6730, Western Cape.
Distances: Bonnievale 1km supermarkets pharmacy places to eat ATM fuel, Ashton nearby, Cape Town <200km 2.5 hours drive, Robertson wine valley close.
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Cell: +27 82 782 2697, Email: info@riggtonriverfarm.co.za,
Website: https://www.riggtonriverfarm.co.za,
Address 51a Main Rd Bonnievale 6730,