Gauteng, Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit Dam
Bronkhorstspruit Dam Nature Reserve is a City of Tshwane municipal reserve on the southern shore of Bronkhorstspruit Dam near Bronkhorstspruit. Locals call the dam Bronkies. Camp on the open bank and fish bass, carp, barbel and kurper.
Bronkhorstspruit Dam holds largemouth bass, carp, barbel and kurper. The reserve has about six kilometres of open shoreline. Grass beds line much of the bank in warmer months. Bass often sit in the shallows during spawn season. Carp fishing is popular from the bank. Papgooi works well for carp and barbel. Bring your own gear. Confirm the rules with the venue.
The reserve sits on the southern edge of Bronkhorstspruit Dam under City of Tshwane management. It is within easy reach of Johannesburg and Pretoria. The dam was built in 1950 and holds about 58 million cubic metres of water. Open grassland surrounds the campsites. Blesbok and other game sometimes walk through the camping areas. Bird life is rich on the dam and grasslands. Camping is first come first served. There are no marked swims or advance bookings. Caravans and tents are both allowed. Some sites have electricity. Ablution blocks are spaced along the middle section of the shore. Canoes can be hired on site. Day visitors can enter for fishing and picnics. Summer gate hours are 07:00 to 18:00 from September to April. Winter gate hours are 07:00 to 17:00 from May to August. Confirm gate times with the venue before you travel. Conservation entry is about R32 per adult, R16 per schoolchild aged 7 to 12, and R16 per pensioner. Camping without electricity is about R56 per site. Camping with electricity is about R104 per site. Canoe hire is about R32 per canoe per day. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 4 September 2026.
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Summer (September to April) 07:00 to 18:00. Winter (May to August) 07:00 to 17:00.
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Bajadam
Bajadam sits on the southern bank of Bronkhorstspruit Dam near Bronkhorstspruit. Camp on the water and fish bass, carp, barbel and kurper. Motorboats are welcome here.
