Berg River Dam is a sensitive government waterworks environment managed under Department of Water and Sanitation lease conditions and environmental controls.

All recreational water activities are subject to:

• site regulations;

• environmental protection measures;

• safety protocols;

• and controlled access requirements.

APPROVED ACTIVITIES

• Canoeing

• Kayaking

• Paddle activities

• Non-motorised recreational water use

(subject to operational conditions and weather)

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

All visitors must:

• enter through authorised access points;

• register upon arrival;

• pay applicable access fees;

• comply with staff instructions and zoning controls;

• use designated launch areas only;

• park in designated parking areas only.

STRICTLY PROHIBITED

• Trespassing

• Driving vehicles into the dam basin

• Shoreline vehicle parking

• Informal launch points

• Environmental disturbance

• Littering

• Washing equipment in the dam

• Accessing restricted areas

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Berg River Dam forms part of a strategic water resource system. Access controls and environmental rules exist to:

• protect water quality;

• prevent contamination;

• reduce erosion and sediment disturbance;

• preserve biodiversity;

• and ensure safe recreational use for all visitors.

RIGHT OF ACCESS

Management reserves the right to refuse or revoke access to any person not complying with site regulations, environmental requirements or lawful instructions.

All users enter entirely at own risk.

Berg River Dam is a sensitive government waterworks environment managed under Department of Water and Sanitation lease conditions, environmental legislation and operational controls.

All land-based recreational and access activities are subject to:

• site regulations;

• environmental protection measures;

• safety protocols;

• controlled access requirements;

• and operational management procedures.

APPROVED ACTIVITIES

• Walking and hiking on designated trails

• Mountain biking on approved routes

• Trail running

• Picnicking in designated areas

• Guided recreational activities

• Conservation and educational activities

• Authorised tourism and eco-tourism activities

(subject to operational conditions, weather and management approval)

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

All visitors must:

• enter through authorised access points;

• register upon arrival where applicable;

• pay applicable access fees;

• comply with staff instructions and zoning controls;

• remain on designated roads, trails and activity areas;

• park in designated parking areas only;

• respect environmental and operational restrictions at all times.

STRICTLY PROHIBITED

• Trespassing

• Unauthorised off-road driving

• Driving within restricted dam basin areas

• Creation of informal trails or access routes

• Environmental disturbance or habitat destruction

• Removal or damage of vegetation, infrastructure or signage

• Littering or illegal dumping

• Open fires outside designated areas

• Unauthorised camping or overnight stays

• Accessing restricted operational or conservation areas

• Illegal hunting, trapping or harvesting of flora or fauna

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Berg River Dam forms part of a strategic national water resource and environmentally sensitive landscape. Access controls and environmental rules exist to:

• protect water quality;

• prevent erosion and land degradation;

• preserve biodiversity and sensitive fynbos ecosystems;

• reduce wildfire and contamination risks;

• protect infrastructure and operational areas;

• and ensure safe recreational use for all visitors.

RIGHT OF ACCESS

Management reserves the right to refuse, restrict or revoke access to any person not complying with site regulations, environmental requirements or lawful instructions.

All visitors enter and use the area entirely at own risk.