Appleton Scout Campsite

CampgroundCape Town, Western Cape

Campsite on Signal Hill with bunk rooms, braai area, and hiking trail access

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Appleton Scout Campsite is a campground in Cape Town offering a maintained green lawn for camping, bunk rooms, and a parade ground. Our campsite includes toilets, showers, a braai area, a washing up area, a campfire circle, and a small hall for use. We provide an internal parking area for approximately eight cars and trailers, serving as a convenient starting point for hikes up Lion's Head. Appleton Scout Campsite was formerly an old WW2 radar station. Our team maintains the grounds and facilities, ensuring a suitable environment for youth learning and outdoor experiences with access to surrounding hiking trails.

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PepperM1nt
2 months ago

Gorgeous campsite with access to area for building campsites on the grass. There's also a parade ground, bunk rooms, toilets, showers, a braai area, washing up area, a campfire circle and a small hall. There's a parking area inside that can fit about 8 cars and trailers and it is a good starting point for hiking up Lion's Head.

Bondura
8 months ago

Appleton Campground is an absolute gem. The grounds are beautifully maintained, with a spacious green lawn that offers plenty of room for camping without feeling crowded. The firepit is a real highlight—perfect for cozy evenings, campfire songs, and memorable gatherings under the stars. Waking up to the stunning ocean views is simply unbeatable, and for nature lovers, the surrounding hiking trails offer endless opportunities to explore and soak in the scenery. Peaceful, scenic, and well cared for—this is a campground we can’t wait to return to.

James Pio
3 years ago

For what was previously an old WW2 radar station and is now a Scout campsite, it is a wonderful place to stay. It has and is being worked on constantly by the Wardens staying there, of which I currently am one of them, to make the stay of our guest more enjoyable. Great location to start hikes from, host events or just enjoy a sunset.

Ian Kellerman
7 years ago

Fantastic learning environment and experience for the youth. Lions Head Hike on the doorstep of Appleton and ideal hike for younger scouts. 1st Naruna & Constantia Scout Group.

Tony Wan
10 years ago

The lawn overlooking Clifton offers breathtaking views of the sunset. Well kept flora and friendly fauna makes this a great getaway nestled atop the city.

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