Wick River Campsite
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- Sheltered and peaceful pitches on the banks of the Wick River
- A 10-minute walk to Wick; 25 minutes' drive to John o' Groats
- Part of a community enterprise
Site type
30
13
46
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon 23 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, motorcyclist, no cars)
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width × 3m depth (7.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £17
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Electric grass pitch (XL)
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)
8 people maximum Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36.50
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Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38.50
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Wick River Campsite is praised for its excellent, modern, and immaculately clean facilities, including showers and toilets. Visitors frequently highlight the friendly, helpful, and welcoming staff. The beautiful riverside location offers pleasant walks into Wick town. Many describe it as one of the best campsites they have stayed on and highly recommend it. The site is well-organised with spacious pitches, and a good on-site shop is noted. While some mentioned temporary facilities during upgrades, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 09/06/2026
Spotlessly clean modern facilities. Communal room…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, motorcyclist, no cars)
Liked Spotlessly clean modern facilities. Communal room open 24hrs nice and warm with coffee machine.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful campsite with excellent facilities which…
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful campsite with excellent facilities which are spotless clean.
Recommend to friends Visit again
A great stay, fantastic staff and facilities
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Very friendly helpful staff. Dan was amazing and went above and beyond to help fix the roof of our van. He came up with so many ideas to fix it and never gave up . We can’t thank him enough!! Facilities best we have come across beautiful location and riverside walk and to top it off the most amazing sunset!
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Super clean, immaculately kept. Lovely clean…
Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)
Liked Super clean, immaculately kept. Lovely clean toilets and showers. Reception staff lovely too,and very helpful. Well situated for walks too. Would love to come back
Disliked Nothing
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Top modern und clean. Very kindly…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Top modern und clean. Very kindly staff.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Highly recommend will be back!
Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)
Liked The facilities were so clean and there was everything you could need however way you camped! Staff were very friendly and helpful and I loved the detailed map which showed you everything clearly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased you found the facilities clean and well-equipped, and that our team made you feel welcome. It's great to hear the campsite map was helpful too!
We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Very clean and excellent facilities…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Very clean and excellent facilities
Disliked O
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review! We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Everything, the staff, the facilities,…
Anonymous Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)
Liked Everything, the staff, the facilities, especially the bathroom block, the quiet location, lovely dog walk. The park's set up and many locations of different recyle/refuse bin and water access. Watch out for the cute bunnies. Thank you for our peaceful stay.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the facilities, peaceful setting, dog walks, and of course our resident bunnies. We’re so pleased you had a relaxing stay and hope to welcome you back to Wick River Campsite again soon!
On arrival, the Receptionist was very…
Anonymous Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked On arrival, the Receptionist was very jolly and gave us lots of useful information. The walks along the river and into town are perfect... The shower/ toilet block is immaculately clean. And as far as possible Wick River Campsite is very dog friendly..
Disliked There was absolutely nothing to dislike,
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the warm welcome, riverside walks, and our facilities. It’s especially nice to hear there was nothing to dislike! We hope to welcome you and your four-legged friends back to Wick River Campsite again soon.
Best campsite I've stayed on! Shame…
Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)
Liked Best campsite I've stayed on! Shame it's so far away. Staff are extremely helpful and welcoming. Little shop is great for anything you need, lovely little sitting area to have a coffee too. The toilets and showers are very clean and plenty of them too! Kids loved it, close to the river for walks and bike rides and easy access to town center and play park. Will definitely return when up in that area again. Thank you
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your amazing review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the whole family had a great time. It’s fantastic to hear we’re the best campsite you’ve stayed on, and we really appreciate your kind words about the team and facilities. We look forward to welcoming you back to Wick River Campsite whenever you're next in the area!
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Wick River Campsite
Riverside Drive
Janetstown
Wick
Caithness
Scotland
KW1 5SP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
58.44313°N
3.10545°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnet | 14.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Thurso | 18.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Castle & Gardens of Mey 14.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Staxigoe to Noss Head 2 mi
Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 2.9 mi
The Stacks of Duncansby 14.1 mi
BLAR NAM FAOILEAG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/02/1999) 14.6 mi
Dwarwick to Castletown 15.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Wick River Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wick River Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wick River Campsite? Wick, of course, is the place to start – you can walk into the centre of town to visit the Wick Heritage Centre, grab a dram or two at Pulteney Distillery or … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wick River Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please select the relevant extra if you wish to arrive between 8pm and 10pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Wick River Campsite? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.