Free State, Frankfort, Wilge River
Echo Farm is a rustic riverside campsite about 10 km outside Frankfort on the Wilge River. Day visitors and campers fish for carp, barbel, mudfish, and yellowfish from open banks.
The Wilge River runs through Echo Farm. Carp, barbel, mudfish, and yellowfish are common here. Papgooi from the open banks works well. Catch and release is required on bigmouth yellowfish. Confirm the rules with the venue before you fish.
Echo Farm sits on the Wilge River near Frankfort. The site is off-grid with no electricity. Facilities are basic and rustic. Bring your own bedding, cutlery, toiletries, and lighting. Hot water in the showers is not guaranteed. Kids under seven stay free. Camping and day visits are available. The River Shed and log cabin dorm sleep up to sixteen guests between four and sixteen people booked. The Hermit Hut sleeps five. You can also book the entire river front with all facilities for a private group. The Shack is a separate off-grid riverside unit with a wooden deck, braai, and rocket geyser shower. Prices and rules: - Day visitor and camping: about R70 per person - River Shed and log cabin dorm: about R90 per person per night, minimum 4 people - Hermit Hut: about R500 per night, up to 5 guests - Entire river front, private booking: about R2 000 per night - Willow View, sleeps 6: R200 flat rate per night plus R150 per person per night - The Shack, sleeps 12: R200 flat rate per night plus R100 per person per night - The Shack, children under 13: half price Last updated at: 23 October 2026.
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Klein Oasis Visvang Oord
Klein Oasis Visvang Oord sits on a private dam near Frankfort in the Free State. Stay in waterfront cabins or chalets, or book a day visit to fish for carp and barbel.
