What climatic conditions can be expected?
The summers are hot and there is always the possibility of thunderstorms. Although the winters are cold, the days are usually sunny and warm
The landscape, plants and animals
Koppies Dam Nature Reserve, which lies on the Highveld of the Northern Free State and extends over an area of 4 300 ha, provides a heaven for anglers.
The vegetation consists predominantly of mixed grass veldt and dense thickets of sweet thorn trees with willow trees along the Renoster River.
Many bird species, including several waterfowl varieties, inhabit this nature reserve.
Fish species include carp, barbel, yellow fish and mudfish.
What facilities are available?
The caravan park is equipped with twelve power points. Along the six kilometer shoreline there are more caravan sites (without power) and six ablution facilities. Barbeque sites are provided.
Overnight facilities are available in the form of a tent camp with five tents and can sleep twelve people. These tents are equipped with beds and equipment.
10 x 4 sleeper chalets are fully equipped with DSTV
A slipway and shelters with barbeque facilities are available at the boating area.
No shops are available and visitors must bring their own provisions.
Recreational activities
- All types of aquatic sport can be enjoyed.
- The dam offers the serious angler a big challenge and hours of relaxation to the rest of the family.
Who do I contact?
| Me. Keke Fete: Resort Manager | Mr. Rob Lotze: Reserve Manager |
| Koppies Dam Resort | Koppies Dam Nature Reserve |
| PO Box 151 | P.O. Box 151 |
| Koppies | Koppies |
| 9540 | 9540 |
| Tel: (056) 777 2034 | Tel: (056) 777 2033 |
| Cell: 060 968 3358 | Cell: 060 968 3567 |
| Email:koppiesdamresort186@gmail.com | Email: lotzer@destea.gov.za |
What, where, when?
- Hours: Gate: 05h00 – 21h00
- Office: 07h30 – 16h00
GPS COORDINATES: S 27˚ 14’ 58, 4” and S 27˚ 40’ 12.0”
The town of Koppies lies 85 km north of Kroonstad, just off the N1 between Kroonstad and Sasolburg. The nature reserve is 16 km east of the town of Koppies. The roads are well marked with road signs from the N1 highway.