| Maselspoort | |
| Pushpin Map: | South Africa Free State#South Africa |
| Coordinates: | -29.0362°N 26.4026°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | South Africa |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Free State |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Type3: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name3: | Mangaung |
| Subdivision Type4: | Main Place |
| Established Title: | Established |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Black African |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Coloured |
| Demographics1 Title3: | Indian/Asian |
| Demographics1 Title4: | White |
| Demographics1 Title5: | Other |
| Timezone1: | SAST |
| Utc Offset1: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code (street) |
| Postal2 Code Type: | PO box |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
Maselspoort is a resort complex in Mangaung in the Free State province of South Africa.
Maselspoort is situated on the banks of the Modder River, 23km (14miles) from Bloemfontein. It is a popular resort town for Bloemfontein city dwellers, and a popular fishing spot.[1]
It was originally known as "Mazel's Pass", after a Mr Mazel who owned the land. In 1904 a major water works was opened at Maselspoort, and in 1927 Harvard University erected the Boyden Observatory. The then-Prince George of England stopped at Maselspoort in 1934 as part of a visit to Bloemfontein.[1]