WESTERN CAPE SCOUTING
APPLETON CAMPSITE

Appleton Campsite, Signal Hill

Appleton This is the Western Cape's most spectacular Scout campsite, situated on Signal Hill with a stunning view over Sea Point on one side of the hill, the city and harbour on the other side, and overlooked by Table Mountain and Lions Head.

Note that the facilities at Appleton may only be booked for the use of Scouts and are not open to the public.


Campsite facilities

  • Large lawn and shady areas for camping and activities
  • Renovated bunkhouse with beds for 20 people
  • Covered Braai and kitchen area with basins
  • Toilet and shower
  • Campfire area
Bunks

Suggested activities

  • Campfire
  • Wide game by moonlight on Signal Hill
  • Sunset views
  • Night hike up Lions Head starting at the campsite
  • Day hikes on Table Mountain (the start of the Pipe Track at Kloof Nek is 3 km from Appleton)
  • Visit the Kramat on Signal Hill (1 km from Appleton)
Forest
How to get there

Appleton is on Signal Hill Road, which is accessible from the Kloof Nek intersection. The turnoff is to your left, exactly 1 km past the Kramat which you pass on the road and about 3 km from Kloof Nek. A regular open-topped tourist bus runs from the city center to Kloof Nek.

It is possible to hike to Appleton from Cape Town station in under two hours. The route via Adderley Street, the Gardens, Kloof Nek Road and Signal Hill Road is varied and interesting.

Appleton is close to the city and easily accessible by road, which makes it ideal for short camps or camps where some Scouts or Scout Leaders can only attend for part of the time.

Kramat
The kramat on Signal Hill where Sheik Mohamed Hassen Gaibie Shah is buried (Lions Head in the background)

Booking

Appleton can be booked by contacting Western Cape Scout HQ.

Note that the facilities at Appleton may only be booked for the use of Scouts and are not open to the public.

Booking form - Appleton
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