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 £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)

From £34 (£34) 1 night, 2 adults

8 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, (Tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Use of a motorhome service point

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

03 Additional Car (1 max)		price varies
04 Additional Motorbike (1 max)		price varies
06 Add an awning (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night
07 Late check-in (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date

Your booking From £34 (£34)
Based on 1 night, 2 adults

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Wick River Campsite

View prices & book Last booked 19 hours ago 8.9 376 reviews

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Amazing bathroom facilities and picturesque site.…

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Anonymous Nov 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked: Amazing bathroom facilities and picturesque site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Immaculate quiet site. Near amenities

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Anonymous Nov 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A good level well kept site. Facilities are Immaculate. Near to super market for supplies. Will be good when the EV chargers are installed too.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would return, would like to see more facilities like this in Scotland

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Anonymous Oct 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked: Absolutely amazing, so clean, looks like brand new facilities. Very helpful staff.

Disliked: Electric hook up require extra long cables.
No plug sockets for hair dryer or straightener.

Recommend to friends Visit again

such a lovely site, peaceful by the river , helpful staff, showers…

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Anonymous Oct 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked: such a lovely site, peaceful by the river , helpful staff, showers and toilets very nice and clean , I think maybe a better sign post for alternative entry

Disliked: none

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site, very clean new facilities. Highly recommend.

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Katie F. Oct 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked: Highly recommend. Good, very clean facilities. Friendly staff. 5min walk along the river to the town. Nice surroundings very peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site, excellent facilities and location was perfect!

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Ryan Garry B. Oct 2024

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked: Location was perfect, short walk into town. The toilet facilities were brand new and the best we’ve ever used!

Disliked: We were in a campervan and wish we’d have had the opportunity to book hard standing pitch vs grass/tent pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well maintained site…

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Jill L. Oct 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked: Well maintained site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend to others and will definitely be returning!

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	8
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Wifi	6

Anonymous Oct 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked: Friendly staff, excellent facilities. Toilets and showers are beautiful.

Disliked: No dislikes from us!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, spacious pitches and spotless well equipped toilet/showers.…

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Ian W. Oct 2024

Electric grass pitch (XL)

Liked: Great location, spacious pitches and spotless well equipped toilet/showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Luxurious facilities

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Adam C. Oct 2024

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked: Amazing facilities, lovely location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

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) Disabled facilities Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Wick River Campsite

Riverside Drive

Janetstown

Wick

Caithness

Scotland

KW1 5SP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

58.44313°N
-3.10545°W

Route directions

High vehicles over 2.89m will need to use the alternative entrance on Station Road, before the bend leading to Bankhead.

Nearest transport

Coach

Rail

0.3 mi Wick Rail Station

13.5 mi Georgemas Junction Rail Station

16.4 mi Scotscalder Rail Station

Ferry

13.7 mi Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

14 mi John O' Groats Ferry Terminal

19.7 mi Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Airport

0.8 mi Wick Airport

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.

Local attractions

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 head to the harbour to book a boat trip taking you out among the sea stacks and along the cliffs to see if you can spot seals, puffins and other marine life. Elsewhere along the coast, find the ruins of Castle of Old Wick (10 minutes’ drive) and Sinclair Girnigoe Castle (15 minutes), explore the intriguing stone creations at Hill O’ Many Stanes (15 minutes) or check out the natural rock formations at Whaligoe Steps (15 minutes) and Duncansby Stacks (25 minutes). Of course you can’t miss the opportunity to go up to the very north of Scotland to visit John O’Groats (25 minutes) and RSPB Dunnet Head (40 minutes). While you’re in the area, stop by at the 16th-century Castle & Gardens of Mey (half an hour) or take a detour to Reiss Sands (10 minutes) for a stroll among the dunes.

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. between 01/04 and 31/10.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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 £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.