Storms River Mouth Restcamp
Guide to accommodation descriptions
Location of
Tsitsikamma National Park
Tsitsikamma National Park
Storms River Mouth Restcamp
Tsitsikamma National Park stretches for 80km from the Krom River Forest Station to the Salt River. It lies between the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the coast.
The name deriving from the Khoi-San word for a place of many waters. Tsitsikamma National Park is Africa's oldest and largest marine reserve, playing a vital role in the preservation and conservation of marine fauna and flora.
Be entertained by the dolphins, which frolic in the breakers and the southern right whale visiting the shores in spring/early summer to breed.
The Tsitsikamma National Park is diverse in its fauna, from lush forest, delicate fynbos and sheer cliffs to its rough coast. One of the prominent trees found in the park is the Outeniqua yellow-wood.
Accommodation
Storms River Mouth Restcamp
All accommodation is serviced daily and provided with bedding, towels and soap.
Forest Huts - 2 bed
- communal facilities
Forest Cabins / Dolphin Cabins - 2 beds
- self equipped units
Chalets
- self equipped detached open plan units
- 2 single beds and either bunk beds, bed in lounge or double sleeper couch
Oceanettes - 3 and 4 beds
- self equipped detached units on the ocean edge
Cottages - 3 beds
- self equipped free standing units
Family Cottages - 4 beds
- larger version of 3 bed cottage
- 2 bedrooms
Honeymoon Cottages (double bed)
Camping
- A maximum of six persons, one caravan with a side tent and one vehicle, or one tent and one vehicle, or one auto villa or one motorised caravan will be permitted per site
- Communal ablution, laundry and washing up facilities
- Caravan only sites with 220V power point and view
- Caravan only sites with 220V power point and no view
- Tent only site with no power point but with a view
- Camping sites (caravan or tent)
- Camping (tent or caravan) without power
Facilities
- Shop where souvenirs and basic commodities may be purchased
- A la carte restaurant, also serving light refreshments
- Laundromat and ironing room (flat-irons not supplied)
- Information desk at Storms River Mouth Restcamp
- Fuel is available at Storms River Bridge (±25 km from Storms River Rest Camp in Tsitsikamma) and at Nature's Valley (adjacent Nature's Valley Restcamp)
- Full conference equipment and catering service at Storms River Mouth Restcamp
Extra Information
Day visitors
Day visitors are welcome subject to the payment of a nominal daily conservation fee.
Climate
- Temperate coastal climate
- Annual rainfall of 1 200 mm
- Wettest months are May and October
- Driest months are June and July
Office and Gate hours
| Gate Times | Open | Close |
| Gate Hours | 07:00 | 19:00 |
Office Hours
The office is open from 07h30 to 18h00
Check in / out
Check Out Time: 09h00
Check In Time: 12h00
Handy Hints
- Remember to bring a camera, binoculars, bird and wildlife reference books
- Hat and sunscreen lotion
- Medicines such as anti-histamine and lotion for insect stings and bites
- Cool clothing for summer and warm for winter - the region is subject to sudden changes in weather
