Appleton probably has the most beautiful location of any urban Scout campsite in the world. To the east is a stunning view over Cape Town and the harbour of Table Bay, with Sea Point and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the site is overlooked by Table Mountain and Lions Head.

Daytime activities

• Training activities in the shade of the pine trees
• Sport and games on the campsite lawns
• Fynbos nature trail
• Visit the viewpoint on Signal Hill
• Visit the Noon Gun
• Fly model planes on Signal Hill
• Cultural visit to the Kramat on Signal Hill (1 km from Appleton)
• Visit the historic cannons on Signal Hill between the Kramat and Lions Head
• Hike up Lions Head
• Bo-Kaap / Cape Malay heritage theme
• Robben Island theme
• Weather observation
• Geology of the Cape Peninsula
• Day hikes on Table Mounatin (the start of the Pipe Track at Kloof Nek is 3 km from Appleton)
• Peninsula cycling trip, overnighting at Appleton

Night activities

• Braai or backwoods cooking
• Campfire – please check with the warden as fires may not be allowed depending on conditions
• Sunset views, watching the city lights and the ships out at sea
• Stargazing
• Night hike up Lions Head

Booking Procedure

Please view the calendar below to determine when you would like to book your activity. Once done, please take the following steps:

1. Download the relevant booking form
2. Complete in full
3. Submit to WC HQ via westerncape@scouts.org.za
4. Await confirmation of booking
5. Make final payment

Booking Form for Scouts SA Members

Booking Form for Non-Members

Booking Calendar

The following facilities are available: Camping, Bunkroom, Lecture Room, and Scouter’s Den

Booking Calendar Key

Until such time that Google brings back the option of ticking/unticking calendars please use the key below to determine which part of the facility if available/booked.