Ragged Ridge Campsite

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Ragged Ridge Campsite 🏕️ Unique off-grid mountain camping
🌿 Off the beaten track.

Hidden high in the mountains.
⛰️ Spectacular valley views • nature • stars
📍 Citrusdal, Western Cape
🌱 Rooted in years of nature conservation & creative expression

06/10/2026

⛺️ YOUR TUESDAY CAMPING CONUNDRUM ⛺️

The issue: The Midnight Blindfold Battle! 🪵👀

There is nothing quite like the primal comfort of a cracking campfire after a long day on the trail. But the moment you sit down to relax, the wind shifts, and a thick cloud of stinging, eye-watering smoke blasts you directly in the face! You shift your camp chair to the left—the smoke follows. You move to the right—it tracks you like a heat-seeking missile. You are left coughing, blinded, and smelling like a charred lamb chop before the night has even begun! 🪵💨

Over to you: How do you beat the smoke? Share your ultimate campfire hacks below! Do you swear by the legendary "Dakota fire hole," carefully choosing only seasoned hardwoods, or do you just give up and look like a tactical ninja in full goggles and a buff? Let’s help each other out—drop your best solution in the comments down below! 👇💬

05/10/2026

☀️ CITRUSDAL 7-DAY WEATHER OUTLOOK ☀️

📅 Mon 05 Oct | 32° / 13° | ☀️ Sunny
📅 Tue 06 Oct | 19° / 8° | 🌧️ Light rain
📅 Wed 07 Oct | 23° / 9° | ☀️ Sunny
📅 Thu 08 Oct | 26° / 11° | ☀️ Sunny
📅 Fri 09 Oct | 27° / 12° | 🌤️ Partly sunny
📅 Sat 10 Oct | 31° / 15° | 🌤️ Partly sunny
📅 Sun 11 Oct | 31° / 16° | ☀️ Sunny

29/09/2026

⛺️ YOUR TUESDAY CAMPING CONUNDRUM ⛺️

The issue: The Uninvited Buzzing Battalion! 🦟⛺️

Reaching that serene, absolute paradise by the water or deep in the bush often comes with a tiny, blood-sucking catch. There is nothing quite like trying to enjoy a sunset while swatting away a relentless swarm of mosquitoes, midgies, or flies that see your campsite as an all-you-can-eat buffet! 🦟💥

Over to you: How do you survive the swarm? Share your ultimate bug-busting hacks below! Do you swear by heavy-duty chemical repellents, burning citronella oil until you can't see, or setting up a high-tech fortress of mesh screens and fans? Let’s help each other out—drop your best solution in the comments down below! 👇💬

28/09/2026

Art for All

Will Volbrecht, founder, creator, and driving inspiration behind Ragged Ridge is hard at work putting together the final...
28/09/2026

Will Volbrecht, founder, creator, and driving inspiration behind Ragged Ridge is hard at work putting together the final touches on some artwork he will be exhibiting at the upcoming Art for All Porterville Festival.

His background as a dedicated nature conservationist is beautifully reflected in his art, capturing the raw, untamed spirit of the wilderness on canvas. Don't miss the opportunity to view his stunning collection, meet the artist in person, and experience the wild through his eyes this weekend!

He will be exhibiting 3 & 4 October 2026

Exhibiting information and artwork in comments below.

28/09/2026

☀️ CITRUSDAL 7-DAY WEATHER OUTLOOK ☀️

📅 Mon 28 Sep | 26° / 13° | 🌤️ Partly sunny
📅 Tue 29 Sep | 31° / 14° | ☀️ Sunny
📅 Wed 30 Sep | 33° / 18° | ☀️ Sunny & hot
📅 Thu 01 Oct | 26° / 13° | 🌤️ Partly sunny
📅 Fri 02 Oct | 21° / 13° | ☁️ Cloudy with showers
📅 Sat 03 Oct | 25° / 14° | 🌤️ Partly sunny
📅 Sun 04 Oct | 28° / 15° | ☀️ Sunny See less

Happy Heritage Day!
24/09/2026

Happy Heritage Day!

24/09/2026

🔥🇿🇦 Camping: It’s in our South African DNA! 🇿🇦🔥

This Heritage Day, we are looking out over the campfire and remembering that sleeping under the stars isn’t just a weekend getaway for us—it is the very fabric of our history. Long before modern tents and gear, the open veld was home.

We walk the same earth as the Khoisan, the first masters of this land, who read the stars, found shelter in the ridges, and lived in perfect harmony with nature.

We gather around the hearth fire just as the great Zulu warriors did, pitching their temporary encampments (izinhlango) and sharing stories of courage and community beneath the African sky.

And we light our fires in the same spirit as the Voortrekkers, who pulled up their wagons, pitched their canvas shelters, and found refuge and survival in the untamed wilderness.

Different paths, different eras, but one shared sky. When we camp today, we aren’t just escaping the city—we are re-connecting with our roots. We are cooking over an open flame, listening to the night sounds, and keeping the spirit of our ancestors alive.

Come pitch your tent where history meets peace. Happy Heritage Day from all of us! 🏕️✨

22/09/2026

⛺️ YOUR TUESDAY CAMPING CONUNDRUM ⛺️

The issue: The Corrugated Road Gear Shake-Down! 🚙💥

Reaching those pristine, untouched camping spots often means enduring kilometers of severe, bone-rattling dirt roads. It’s the ultimate test of structural integrity—shaking your trailer to its core and loosening every single screw on your dashboard! 🔧

Over to you: How do you survive the shake-down? Share your ultimate corrugated road hacks below! Do you swear by dropping your tyre pressure, packing everything in high-density foam, or just driving fast enough to "float" over the bumps? Let’s help each other out—drop your best solution in the comments down below! 👇💬

Pitch 5This pitch offers the most privacy and shade, with the rockface and natural vegetation. Measuring in at 27sqm, it...
21/09/2026

Pitch 5

This pitch offers the most privacy and shade, with the rockface and natural vegetation. Measuring in at 27sqm, it is ideal for tent campers.

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Ragged Ridge Farm
Citrusdal
7340

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 10:00 - 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 20:00

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