Gauteng, Pretoria, Roodeplaat Dam
Mar Leo Camping sits on the southern shore of Roodeplaat Dam near Pretoria North. Anglers and campers use waterfront stands beside Zeekoegat on Kameeldrift Road.
Roodeplaat Dam holds carp, barbel, and kurper. Anglers fish from open grassy banks with rod stands along the waterfront. Papgooi and specimen carp tactics both work here. The venue sits beside Hengelaarsvriend and Northern Transvaal Fishing Grounds on the same stretch of dam. Confirm fishing rules and day-visitor access with the venue before you book.
Mar Leo Camping lies at Plot 76 Zeekoegat on Kameeldrift Road beside Roodeplaat Dam. Waterfront stands have grass pitches with electricity and water points behind the banks. Communal toilets sit close to the fishing area. Day visitors and overnight campers are welcome on a first-come basis. The venue is a relaxed bank-fishing camp without chalets. Bring your own tent, caravan, or day-fishing gear. Braai areas and shaded banks line the water. Bird life is common on the dam. Prices and rules: - Day visit: R80 per person, 06:00 to 17:00 - Overnight camping: R170 per person per night, until 10:00 the next morning - Children under 5: no charge - First come, first served, no bookings - Cash only Last updated at: 21 October 2026.
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Day visitors about 06:00 to 18:00. Confirm current hours with the venue before you book.
Other locations on DaarByt nearby. Book online or request a booking.
Eagles Nest Roodeplaat
Eagles Nest sits on the Roodeplaat Dam shore at Zeekoegat north of Pretoria. Anglers book fenced bank swims for day trips or stay in riverside chalets. Hosts Toppie and Christa Kleingeld run the gate and the grounds.
Struben Dam Bird Sanctuary
Struben Dam Bird Sanctuary sits in Lynnwood Glen in eastern Pretoria. City of Tshwane runs this small urban dam for birding, picnics, and limited bank angling.
Northern Transvaal Fishing Grounds
Northern Transvaal Fishing Grounds sits on the southern shore of Roodeplaat Dam near Pretoria North. Anglers use open grassy banks beside Mar Leo and Hengelaarsvriend on Kameeldrift.
