The Vaalkop Dam is situated 54km North of Brits, near Beestekraal and north-east of Rustenburg, in typical broken bushveld country. It is renowned as both an anglers and birdwatching destination.
The Roodekopjes Dam is located 30km Northwest of Brits, near Beestekraal, roughly 70 km from Pretoria. The dam is situated a few km downstream from Hartebeespoort Dam on the Crocodile River.