Camping Vaal River - Riverbend Camp

Yellowfish (Free-range camping)

Experience the serenity of this campsite, where the gentle flow of the Vaal River meets the excitement of Yellowfish angling.

Yellowfish – Free-Range Camping Made Easy
Perfect for a quick overnight stay, Yellowfish offers “free-range camping” with access to clean communal ablutions. Safe, secure, and hassle-free – just pitch your tent, relax, and rest assured.

What Is Included

Communal Ablution (Shower and Toilet)
Free Wi-fi
Wash-up area
Braai with grid

Pets

Only small pets allowed.
Kindly advise Riverbend Camp upon making the reservation if you will be bringing a small pet along. A fee will be applicable per pet per night.
Pets to be kept on a leash or in a cage.
Pets are NOT allowed to sleep on or in any of the furniture in the pre-pitched tents. Please bring their own beds with.
Please keep your fellow camper in mind and make sure your pets do not cause a disturbance in the camping area.
Owners are responsible for cleaning up behind their pets.
Pet Owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pets. That includes urine on carpets in the glamping tents, as well as any other damages incurred by your pets.
Send us a picture of your pet should you be unsure.

Rates

R250 per person per night (maximum 6 people per stand)
R175 per Child – Age 7-12
R35 per Pet per night

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Details

Guests: 6
View: River
Amenities: Free WiFi, Hot Water, Toilet & Shower

Prices start at: R200 per night

Availability

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Franco Putter

11:05 24 Apr 25

Wonderful campsite along the river.

Response from the owner 18:29 24 Apr 25

Hi Franco! 🌿Thank you so much for your kind review — it means the world to us! 🙌We're thrilled you enjoyed the peace of the river and found value in what we offer. Next time you're in the area, pop by again — solo or not — there's always a fire burning and a spot waiting under the karee trees.Safe travels and may the road always lead you back to Riverbend. 🚐🔥🌊

Susan Nell

12:33 23 Apr 25

We spent the night there. For the price we paid, we expected much better. Very disappointed. Know they flooded but post they paid the money back and instead closed until they are back up to standard. Access road to the camp is very poor and not recommendable for normal vehicle or road caravan.

Response from the owner 17:28 23 Apr 25

Hi Karen, ag sorry (Susan),Thank you for your feedback — we’re always open to improving where we can.Just to clarify for future guests: the access road you’re referring to is a public municipal road, not part of Riverbend Camp’s property or maintenance responsibilities. The recent heavy rains certainly didn’t do it any favors, but thankfully it remains passable and has been used by multiple standard vehicles — including sedans and motorhomes — without issue.If there’s anything specific on our campsite that didn’t meet your expectations, we’d love to hear it — we’re all for growing. But blaming us for municipal infrastructure might be a bit of a stretch, especially during a flood season.Looking forward to welcoming you back under sunnier skies — maybe with a off-road caravan next time. 😉

unarine thidiela

18:23 24 Mar 25

Response from the owner 12:30 23 Apr 25

Thank you for this excellent rating Unarine, looking forward to your next visit!

Molozi

12:16 13 Mar 25

Rooms are comfortable and clean.

Owners are friendly.

Definitely coming back

Response from the owner 12:34 23 Apr 25

Hi Molozi,Now that’s the kind of feedback that keeps the campfire burning and the boats floating! 😊We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay — clean comfort, good vibes, and a surprise boat trip? Sounds like Riverbend did what it was supposed to do.You and your partner are always welcome back — whether it’s for the views, the peace, or just another dose of river romance.Next time, the first skemerkelkie’s on us. 🍹🌅Thanks again for the kind words!Warm regards,The Riverbend Camp Team

Eva Draengler

07:38 15 Feb 25

Beautiful campsite with shady trees right on the banks of the Vaal River. Each pitch has its own very clean showers, toilets and sinks. Very good free wifi. We made two nights out of one because we felt so comfortable. The owners are extremely nice and helpful.

Response from the owner 18:59 15 Feb 25

Thank you so much for your stay and beautiful review Eva. Always nice to make new international friends!

Ian Ehlers

16:34 25 Dec 24

Definitief a must!! Very clean, well managed camping area. Nice that you can sleep in one of their tents that's well furnished and clean, and you have your own ablutions block!

Response from the owner 07:01 26 Dec 24

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Ian! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience at Riverbend Campsite. It's fantastic to know you appreciated the cleanliness, well-furnished tents, and private ablution facilities. We aim to provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing getaway soon! Safe travels!

Wilhelm Arnold

11:01 21 Oct 24

Jewel on the banks of the Vaal River. Green lawns and willow trees. Safe and well located near the N12. Perfect for quiet campers, but also for water sports enthusiasts..... motor boat, skiing, water ponies and fishing.

Response from the owner 16:41 21 Oct 24

Baie dankie vir jou "review" Wilhelm! Dit is vir ons ‘n groot plesier om te hoor dat jy die groen grasperke, wilgerbome en ligging langs die Vaalrivier geniet het. Ons is bly dat daar iets is vir elkeen, van rustige kampers tot watersport-entoesiaste. Dit was regtig aangenaam om julle te ontmoet en nuwe vriende te kon maak, en ons hoop om julle gou weer terug te verwelkom vir nog 'n heerlike kuier!

Williams Precission Building

08:38 04 Oct 24

Response from the owner 07:02 26 Dec 24

Thank you for the review Williams Precission Building, What can we do to earn a 5 star rating from you?

Alan Dives

12:23 01 Oct 24

All is as advertised. Friendly welcome, nice surroundings, well equipped. No signage from the town to the site, you need google maps to find it.

Response from the owner 13:54 01 Oct 24

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the friendly welcome and surroundings. We're glad the facilities met your expectations. We also appreciate your suggestion about the signage and will look into improving directions to make it easier for future guests to find us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience! Safe travels!

malita smuts

09:37 18 May 24

Response from the owner 13:56 01 Oct 24

Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled that you had such a positive experience and enjoyed the great views. It’s wonderful to hear that our rooms, service, and location all met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back again soon!

Bernard Jacobsz

17:33 04 Jan 24

Friendly staff and clean ablutions.
Will book again.

Gerald Ungerer

12:33 02 Jan 24

Basil (owner) and his family are the most friendly and helpful people I’ve met
Thank you for a unforgettable stay 👍🏻

Willem Blignaut

08:55 01 Jan 24

Spent New Years there, and it was fantastic!!