Hillside Auckengill Campsite

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  • Small, peaceful tourer site with sea views at Auckengill in Caithness
  • On the North Coast 500 driving route; John O’Groats 10 minutes’ drive
  • Grass pitches surrounded by grazing animals; pub five minutes’ drive
With spectacular views over Caithness farmland to the North Sea, Hillside Auckengill Campsite is a peaceful spot to park up for the night when you’re heading around north Scotland on the NC500. It’s also a handy base if you’ve got an early-morning start for the Orkney Islands, as it’s only 15 minutes’ drive from Gills Bay ferry port. And thanks to its location in the rural village of Auckengill, 10 minutes’ drive from John O’Groats and five minutes from the sea, the site also makes a convenient spot for hanging around and exploring Caithness in more depth. It’s a breeze to get to as well, being easily accessed from the A99 trunk road. The handful of grass pitches here are surrounded by fields full of livestock and have access to a single bathroom containing a toilet and shower. There are plenty of local walks direct from the grass pitches for hikers and dog-walkers – you might like to follow sections of the fairly strenuous John O’Groats Trail (five minutes’ walk) or simply amble down to Keiss Beach (an hour). Foodwise, barbecues are permitted on site, but if you fancy a change of scenery, head to the pub in Keiss (five minutes’ drive) for some wholesome grub. Restock with supplies at the supermarkets in Wick (20 minutes).

Site type

RV sites 10
Travel trailer sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 165 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulRemote location

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A small, peaceful campsite with stunning views, perfect for NC500 travellers. Level, serviced pitches and clean facilities. Friendly, helpful owners. Site can be exposed and windy, with limited washrooms, but is well-maintained and good value.

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Only 1 toilet/shower (spotless) so imagine waiting time when site full

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet location with good views of the sea and coastlines.

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Lovely welcome from the host who…

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Jade M.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely welcome from the host who was so friendly and helpful. There’s only one toilet/shower but this was well looked after with plenty of clean bath mats and a very warm shower. Electric hook ups, bins, water and waste disposal. Very small and quiet site with fields beside so we woke up to a view of sheep and horses which was lovely! A nice little swing ball set in the middle which was a good addition and we’d have used it if we weren’t here during a storm!

Disliked No area to wash up (not a dislike for us as we have our own wash basin in the camper but for others this could be more tricky!)

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Lovely small site. Comfortable shower and…

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely small site. Comfortable shower and toilet building. Friendly hosts.

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Spacious layout for my campervan with…

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Anthony M.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Spacious layout for my campervan with ehu and level.Friendly welcome by lady

Disliked Limited toilet only one causing waiting outside but clean .

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I would stay there again

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Total peace, Basic but everything u need

Disliked Only one shower and toilet unsure if this would be issue if site was busy

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Fantastic site, level pitch facilities are amazing

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Michael F.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very friendly host, large pitch, very clean and well equipped shower, water lovely and hot. Definitely worth the the money

Disliked We stayed in low season would probably benefit from more shower facilities when in high season

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Lovely campsite! Had everything we needed,…

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely campsite! Had everything we needed, was the perfect pit stop for our NC500 journey. Highly reccomend!

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A wee Gem

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Lorna S.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The site was on a hillside with amazing views. Was greeted by owner who lives next to Site. Very friendly and I honestly can’t fault the site - it was immaculate. Would definitely recommend

Disliked Nothing

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Location was great - great views…

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location was great - great views - owners very helpful

Disliked There is only 1 toilet/shower and when there are about 8 campers/ motoring (so probably 20 people) can be very frustrating queuing up for the toilet or shower in the freezing cold.

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Clear instructions from the host, very…

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Clear instructions from the host, very friendly when we were greeted on arrival. Facilities explained clearly and water/electricity all in working order. The toilet/shower was very welcome and very clean and well equipped. Lovely small and clean site, signposted and value for money.

Disliked If the site was busy I think it would be difficult as there is only one toilet, however when we stayed in December there were only 2 vans on site so was not a problem for us.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Hillside Auckengill Campsite

Auckengill

Wick

Caithness

Scotland

KW1 4XP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

58.57135°N
3.09278°W

Nearest transport

Rail
14.5 km Wick Rail Station
21.9 km Georgemas Junction Rail Station
25.4 km Thurso Rail Station
Ferry
8.2 km John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
8.5 km Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
20 km Burwick Sth Ronaldsay Orkney Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.2 km Wick Airport
44 km Kirkwall (Orkney) 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

To learn more about Caithness heritage, pay a visit to Nybster Broch (five minutes’ drive), the circular ruins of a former Iron Age settlement with a 19th-century tower covered in gargoyles built into it. Just down the road, the Caithness Broch Centre (also five minutes) displays Viking and Pictish artefacts found in local brochs, including pottery and gaming tokens. Have a nose around the dramatic clifftop ruins of Bucholie (five minutes) and Old Keiss castles (10 minutes), or for a regal day out, tour the sumptuous apartments and neatly planted walled gardens at the 16th-century Castle of Mey (25 minutes’ drive), once the home of HM, The Queen Mother. Head to John O’Groats (10 minutes) for beer and whisky tastings or to pick up pretty souvenirs in the art gallery. To admire the wild Caithness coastline from the sea, join a boat cruise from Wick (20 minutes) and get up close to caves and jagged sea stacks while looking out for puffin colonies tucked into the cliffs and seals basking on the rocks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dunnet 15.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thurso 25 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 10.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Stacks of Duncansby 8.8 km

Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 10.8 km

Staxigoe to Noss Head 12.8 km

Dwarwick to Castletown 16.7 km

Brough Harbour – Marry Geo - Remains of Castle – Kerry Geo 16.8 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 Hillside Auckengill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hillside Auckengill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hillside Auckengill Campsite? To learn more about Caithness heritage, pay a visit to Nybster Broch (five minutes’ drive), the circular ruins of a former Iron Age settlement with a 19th-century tower covered in gargoyles built … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hillside Auckengill Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please telephone the site 30 minutes before arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hillside Auckengill Campsite? From $53.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.