Elandsvlei

A functioning caravan park anchors the informal economy around it: the spaza shops selling bread and milk, the garden services clearing sites, the plumbers fixing burst pipes when winter rain hits hard, the security patrols that give residents confidence, and the recycling collection points that keep waste manageable. Elandsvlei, as a working campground in George, plays that role—it's not isolated infrastructure but part of how the community sustains itself. Seasonal workers rely on affordable camping spots; families in transition use caravan parks as temporary housing while waiting for property transfers; and the local suppliers depend on that throughput. When a park operates reliably, it strengthens the neighbourhood's economic activity. When it closes or neglects maintenance, that local network fractures. It's why the presence of an active, well-run caravan park matters beyond tourism alone.