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Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, motorcyclist, no cars)
From GBP 17 (GBP 17)
2 people maximum 
9.3/10
81 reviews 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/site Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Max 2.5m width × 3m depth (7.5m²)
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)
Features
Wifi at the unit/site Other restrictions
Gazebos not allowed
Car parking by site not allowed
Cars not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Awnings not allowed
No dogs allowed
Extras
| 02 Travelling with a motorbike? (1 max) | GBP 3 (GBP 3) per night | |
| 04 Additional Motorbike (1 max) | price varies |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From GBP 17 (GBP 17) | |
Based on 1 night, 2 adults | |
| 2 adults |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
Wick River Campsite
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Reviews
93% would recommend this campground to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
Great community site with top-notch facilities and friendly staff. Lovely riverside walks to Wick. Spacious pitches. Some temporary facilities could use an update, but new ones are coming. Ideal for NC500 adventures.
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Would recommend 100%
Powered gravel caravan site (XL)
Liked Good example of how a campsite should be. Excellent services facilities are exceptional. Great stop over.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Great site, shop, new toilet&shower blocks.…
Fully-serviced gravel caravan site
Liked Great site, shop, new toilet&shower blocks. Nice walk along river into Wick.
Disliked Pitches are quite close to one another.
Keep in mind the low bridge at the main entrance and the alternate route that you need to take if in an Motorhome along the river and park /playground narrow road.
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From the manager: Thank you for the review. We hope that you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will come back and visit us again soon.
Regarding pitches being too close to one another, our main pitches come in two sizes; 8m deep x 6m wide which we class as a triple width pitch that can fit a caravan, awning and tow vehicle, and an 8m deep x 6m wide pitch which are double width that fits campers/motorhomes and awnings. Our pitches are laid out as per guidance from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, where there must be 6m between units, and 3m between an awning and a unit on the next pitch.
There is 3m between each of our pitches and when guests check in they are given a comprehensive leaflet and given instruction on how to pitch up to ensure complaince with the fire regulations, so when pitched correctly each unit is 6m apart.
Outstanding!
Powered grass tent or motorhome site (large)
Liked Outstanding facilities, showers and toilets first class. Shame all campsites aren't like this one.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will come back and visit us again soon.
Great site.
Powered gravel caravan site (XL)
Liked One of the best sites I've stayed at. Phil & Christine, the Wardens, clearly take pride in their job, really helpful & approachable. Another guest, a regular, told me the site has been so much better since the current Wardens came. I'm sure the place wouldn't be the same without them.
Disliked My cable wasn't long enough to reach the hook-up point from my pitch, but easily resolved by the Warden, who lent me a longer one.
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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will come back and visit us again soon.
Could not fault this site would highly recommend
Powered grass tent or motorhome site (large)
Liked Excellent facilities and very clean welcoming site
10/10
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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will come back and visit us again soon.
Spot on in every aspect…
Powered grass tent or motorhome site (large)
Liked Spot on in every aspect
Disliked Nowt
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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will come back and visit us again soon.
Lovely based but nothing in wick
Powered grass site (XL)
Liked Lovely location clean site
Disliked Wick itself was awful
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From the manager: Thank you for the review.
We are sorry you did not enjoy Wick. The town is steeped in history and has so much to offer including the amazing Heritage Centre, Caithness Sea Coast, two Victorian tidal swimming pools, Ebenezer Place (The worlds shortest Street), The Black Stairs where L.S. Lowery painted "The Steps At Wick", Old Wick Castle, The Caithness At War and Telford Trails, Orca watching at the Trinkie, amazing coastal and riverside walks, Wick Marina, as well as 15 sit down eating establishments and 11 takeaways. Staxigoe Harbour, Sinclair Girnigoe Castle, Reiss Golf Course and Reiss Beach are also all within a few miles.
Staff helpful and informative. Good location in…
Powered grass site (XL)
Liked Staff helpful and informative.
Good location in easy reach of amenities.
Toilets clean and well thought out in the shower cubicles.
Disliked The site was a bit big for us and the none of the toilet seats seem to fit correctly to the pan.
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Everything. Friendly, helpful staff. Fab amenities.…
Powered grass tent or motorhome site (large)
Liked Everything. Friendly, helpful staff. Fab amenities. Lovely pitch. Super river walk from site. Centrally located. Spotlessly clean .
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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will come back and visit us again soon.
Very clean site with good new…
Powered grass site (XL)
Liked Very clean site with good new facilities
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From the manager: Thank you for the . We hopr you enjoyed your stay, and that you will come back and visit us again soon.
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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)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 85 cm) Site 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 +0100 (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 | 23.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Thurso | 29.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Castle & Gardens of Mey 22.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Staxigoe to Noss Head 3.2 km
Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 4.6 km
The Stacks of Duncansby 22.7 km
BLAR NAM FAOILEAG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/02/1999) 23.6 km
Dwarwick to Castletown 24.9 km
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 caravan 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 $34.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.