Are dogs allowed at Modderfontein Reserve?

Dogs are not allowed at Modderfontein Reserve.

What does Modderfontein Reserve cost?

Entry is listed from R50. Confirm current pricing with the reserve or operator, as fees change.

Where do you park for Modderfontein Reserve?

Norfolk Lane, Modderfontein, Johannesburg. Confirm the entrance on the official site.

Modderfontein, Johannesburg · Gauteng · Picnic spot

Modderfontein Reserve

FeeR50
HoursGates 06:00–18:00 daily, summer and winter.
DogsNot allowed
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Footbridge over a waterfall in a Johannesburg nature garden — Johannesburg region · representative photograph, not this specific trail

Modderfontein Reserve is a 265-hectare private regional open space on Norfolk Lane, Modderfontein, Johannesburg — officially the second-largest private park in Gauteng, managed by the Greater Modderfontein Property Umbrella Association. Published activities: hiking and bird watching (adults R50, children under 12 R40), picnicking at Dam 3 (adults R50, children under 12 R35, limited capacity, braai and ablutions), cycling on Taroko Trails (adults R75, children under 12 R50), and catch-and-release fishing at Dam 3 with a daily permit. Walking trails and bird hides are provided; the official site does not publish named kilometre loops. Gates 06:00–18:00 daily, summer and winter. No pets except guide dogs with prior management approval. No alcohol, no swimming, no overnight stays, no drones. Phone the gate on 081 351 1223 to check picnic space; office 010 007 0660.

Questions

Are dogs allowed at Modderfontein Reserve?: Dogs are not allowed at Modderfontein Reserve.
What does Modderfontein Reserve cost?: Entry is listed from R50. Confirm current pricing with the reserve or operator, as fees change.
When is Modderfontein Reserve open?: Gates 06:00–18:00 daily, summer and winter.
Where do you park for Modderfontein Reserve?: Norfolk Lane, Modderfontein, Johannesburg. Confirm the entrance on the official site.

Need help getting through?

We pass this to the Hikeza team. For a table or a permit, use the official contacts above first.

Nearby on the map

From this pin: Rietfontein Nature Reserve 13 km; Zoo Lake 14 km; Delta Park 15 km; Johannesburg Botanical Gardens 17 km.

Rietfontein Nature Reserve

Paulshof, Johannesburg · 13 km away

Official JCPZ 25-hectare indigenous reserve in Paulshof, about 24km north of the city: quartzite koppie and walking trails. Not Pretoria’s Rietvlei.

Zoo Lake

Parkview, Johannesburg · 14 km away

Official JCPZ picnic park next to Johannesburg Zoo: dog-friendly lawns, a play area, boat rides and the Coronation Fountain. Free entry.

Picnic
Dogs OK
Free entry

Delta Park

Victory Park, Johannesburg · 15 km away · easy

A free, dog-friendly green space in Victory Park with three tree-lined dams, walking trails and the Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary.

Picnic
Dogs OK
Free entry

Johannesburg Botanical Gardens

Emmarentia, Johannesburg · 17 km away

Official JCPZ picnic lawns at Emmarentia Dam: 81ha, sunrise to sunset, dogs in designated areas, no open fires or braais.

Picnic
Dogs OK
Free entry
Open sunrise to sunset.

Hike at your own risk. Trail conditions change — weather, fire damage, water crossings and rockfalls can make a route unsafe with little or no notice. Distance, difficulty and other details here are compiled from public sources and may be outdated. Always verify current conditions with the relevant park or reserve authority before setting out, and hike within your own ability.