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
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
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
Calculated area: 7.5m²
Arrival daysFrom £17 1 night, 2 adults
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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
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch (XL)
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)
8 people maximum Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £36.50 1 night, 2 adults
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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
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £38.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 435 Pitchup.com customers 
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91% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
Definitely would stay here again
Electric grass pitch (XL)
Liked Excellent modern clean facilities. Well laid out pitches - spacious and flat. Lovely short walk into town
Disliked Wick town seems a bit run down. Site a bit expensive- but worth it
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really excellent facilities, great location,friendly staff will definitely be back…
Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)
Liked Really excellent facilities, great location,friendly staff will definitely be back
Disliked Weather we had a downpour, but that's the way it is in Scotland
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent services and lovely people.
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked Fantastic people and service. So helpful and understanding after we accidentally drove under their sign and took it off! They were so helpful. Clean bathrooms with showers and hairdryers and all. Great services. Food and store. Easily accessible. Would stay again 100%.
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All of it…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, motorcyclist, no cars)
Liked All of it
Disliked None of it
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All of it…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, motorcyclist, no cars)
Liked All of it
Disliked Nothing
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Excellent facilities ,quiet ,proximity to river walks and town…
Electric grass pitch (XL)
Liked Excellent facilities ,quiet ,proximity to river walks and town
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We hope you enjoyed your stay and will visit us again sometime.
All good
Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)
Liked Lovely all round.
New and clean facilities
Disliked Nothing
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Superb facilities. Very friendly and helpful staff…
Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)
Liked Superb facilities. Very friendly and helpful staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
The best thing about this campsite is definitely its location, it’s beautifully…
Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)
Liked The best thing about this campsite is definitely its location, it’s beautifully situated next to the river with a lovely walk into the town via 2 foot bridges. Great for dog walks.
The toilet block is spacious with huge room within the showers and the individual toilets. The radio is left running so you’re not listening to everyone else.
A shop for every essential is well stocked and the staff are amazing attentive and friendly.
Both the grass and the hard standing pitches appear to be very well looked after.
Disliked The hard standing whilst very solid and looked after may require ramps to adjust for level.
The power is shared between multiple pitches so can be quite far, bring a long hook up cable.
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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We hope you enjoyed your stay and will visit us again sometime.
The majority of our grass and hard standing pitches are pretty level but we do have a couple that may require levelling ramps to be used.
We recommend that customers bring a 25m 16 Amp hook up cable with them, however we do have a limited stock of 16 Amp extension cables in Reception that canbe borrowed if required.
Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
Electric grass pitch (XL)
Liked I honestly or I should say “we” honestly could not fault the site.
Nice size site where no matter where you were pitched you were in close proximity to fresh drinking water , toilet, shower facilities and the main reception area. As well as a large outdoor water supply/ sink for washing up dishes etc.
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and provided you with all the information you required for your stay.
Something that sets this site apart from the rest is the additional thought that goes in for campers in tents (in particular). As you approach the beautifully modern and immaculate reception area. There is a lovely area with comfortable chairs and heated with a coffee machine where you can purchase some nice beverages and make use of charging facilities and a microwave. To the exterior, there are several picnic benches to relax outside with a vending machine for some drinks or snacks outwith the opening hours of the onsite shop.
The new shower block had 6 toilet cubicles and 6 shower cubicles that provided plenty space to shower and change within the cubicle and are open 24/7. Hairdryers provided with shaving style sockets beside each sink.
The town is walking distance with plenty shops and sites nearby if you forget anything. A beautiful wall from the campsite is also easily accessible as well as a small park for younger children. There are plenty electric hook ups and my only advice is to ensure you have a good length cable connection (minimum 10m) as some pitches are based with one point of several porches and dependant where you were based, it may require to trail a little.
WiFi worked from the tent also which was free to access too and a nice touch
Disliked My only (and I’m being very picky) was that the ground was quite rocky under the grass which posed a challenge for the pegs for the tent so ensure to take hardy pegs with you to break through. This did not impact the comfort of the ground when standing on it
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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We hope you enjoyed your stay and will visit us again sometime.
Regarding the hard ground for tent pegs, this is not normally a problem, but we are finding the ground is quite hard in places after the unbelievably dry April and May that we have had. June, on the other hand, has been quite wet for a few days, so as the ground soaks up the water, this should eventually solve any hard ground issues.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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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.