Free State, Parys, Vaal River
Mount Zion is a riverside campsite on the Vaal River near Parys in the Vredefort Dome area. Camp on open ground beside the water with views of rocky hills.
The Vaal River here holds carp, barbel, mudfish, and yellowfish. Papgooi works from the open banks. Fly fishing for yellowfish is popular in the wider dome area. Confirm the rules with the venue before you fish.
Mount Zion sits on the Vaal River bank between Parys and Vredefort. The site suits campers who want a quiet riverside break close to Gauteng, the Free State, and North West. Basic camping amenities are on site. Ablutions and braai areas serve overnight guests. The setting has river frontage and hill views in the Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site. Prices and rules: - Stay: R250 per person per night - Child age 3 and younger: no charge Last updated at: 21 October 2026.
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Serobe Adventures
Serobe Adventures sits on 1.2 km of Vaal River frontage at Witkop farm near Lindequesdrift, about 18 km from Parys in the Vredefort Dome. Rustic thatched chalets, camping stands and day visits share open river banks for fishing and outdoor activities.
