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
What a splendid spot for a break in the Caithness countryside – the sheltered pitches at Wick River Campsite sit in a secluded and quiet location right on the banks of the Wick River, and yet they’re only a handy 10-minute walk from the various shops, pubs and takeaways of Wick. That setting also means that you’ll be within easy reach of plenty of things to keep you busy for several days – a short stroll into town gives you the opportunity to board wildlife-spotting boats, sample the delights of the Pulteney Distillery or take a bracing dip in the outdoor tidal pool (or the indoor pool if you’re not quite brave enough to face the chilly waters of the North Sea…) This is a site that’s run as a community enterprise, with all profits fed back into improving the site or contributing to local projects that will benefit visitors and residents alike. Stay here and you’ll be supporting a great cause as well as putting yourselves within easy reach of places like John o’ Groats and activities like fishing, golf and coast walks. Facilities on site have been kept to the essentials, with portable toilets and showers available for guests, and a play park just next door. Dogs are welcome to stay here too and join you for walks along the riverside trails that start just outside the site (these are great for a family bike ride too).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 30
Tent pitches 13
Motorhome pitches 46
Open now
Opens 23 March
Please note
  • 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).
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 23 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 356 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Fáilteachas cairdiúil, áiseanna nua-aimseartha den scoth, agus suíomh pictiúrlach ar bhruach na habhann. Páirceanna fairsing, glan. Mífheabhas beag ar iontráil mhalartach do charranna móra agus cianóg. Ar an iomlán, moladh mór agus mian filleadh.

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A great spacious site, only a short walk to the town.

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Julie H.

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Warm welcome and great facilities.

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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you had a great time staying with us. We hope you will come back to visit us some time soon.

Outstanding place. Facilities were outstanding, staff were exceptional

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kathryn F.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Facilities outstanding, friendly staff, great location.

Disliked Nothing. Would visit again

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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you had a great time staying with us. We hope you will come back to visit us some time soon.

Excellent site with brilliant facilities

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Derek M.

Electric grass pitch (XL)

Liked Excellent site with new and clean facilities. Great location only a short walk from the town centre. Grass pitch was a little uneven but not a big problem.

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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you had a great time staying with us. We hope you will come back to visit us some time soon.

Excellent site - great clean modern facilities- very friendly staff

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Kenny C.

Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)

Liked Great location beside the river. Easy to find the site. Well stocked shop. Very friendly staff at reception providing all the information you need plus lovely seating area beside the coffee machine. Plenty of space on the pitches. Toilet/shower/washing block was very clean and well looked after - best we have seen. Short Riverside walk back into Wick for cafe's/places to eat. Nice to see all the wildlife as well especially all the rabbits. Looking forward to our next visit.

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Perfect stay

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Lynne S.

Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)

Liked Absolutely love staying here its always so clean and the facilities are one of our favourites while travelling up north will definately be back!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you had a great time staying with us. We hope you will come back to visit us some time soon.

Loved the location to get to…

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Randy R.

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Loved the location to get to numerous distilleries. Quiet and peaceful

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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you had a great time staying with us. We hope you will come back to visit us some time soon.

Super site.

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Victoria Anne K.

Electric gravel touring pitch (XL)

Liked Really good and clean facilities. Friendly staff.

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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you had a great time staying with us. We hope you will come back to visit us some time soon.

Brilliantly run site by passionate wardens.…

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angie s.

Electric grass pitch (XL)

Liked Brilliantly run site by passionate wardens. Kept everyone safe during Storm Amy!
Immaculately kept site with fab facilities...well done!!

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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you had a great time staying with us. We hope you will come back to visit us some time soon.

Great stay.

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Steven P.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Lovely, very well maintained site in lovely location with lovely, helpfull staff.

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From the manager: Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted that you had a great time staying with us. We hope you will come back to visit us some time soon.

Very welcoming lovely site near the…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Very welcoming lovely site near the town nice walks

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Features

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 Watersports

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

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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

Rail
0.5 km Wick Rail Station
21.7 km Georgemas Junction Rail Station
26.4 km Scotscalder Rail Station
Ferry
22.1 km Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
22.5 km John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
31.7 km Scrabster Ferry Terminal
Airport
1.3 km 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 2020201920182017
Dunnet 23.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thurso 29.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/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 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.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wick River Campsite? From €19.56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.