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).

Campground type

RV sites 9
Camper sites 9
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.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 101 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulRemote location

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful campground offers stunning views & exceptionally clean facilities. Visitors praise the friendly, helpful owners. Pitches are spacious & level, with good hookups. While some note the remoteness & limited facilities, most found it ideal for stopovers or a tranquil retreat.

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Suzanne L.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely, pretty, quiet site.
Toilet and shower very clean.
Outside pink picnic benches are a great touch.
Well maintained place.
We booked for one night but ended up staying for two due to storm Floris.
Highly recommended.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Modern clean facilities and level pitches

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Peter B.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked •Very friendly and welcoming host !

•The pitches were perfectly level and had water and electric hookup for each pitch.

•Toilet/shower room was very modern and very clean

• Great 4g signal , no issues streaming

•Loads of hot water for the shower

• Segregated waste bins and chemical waste disposal area very well kept and laid out

Disliked Can’t find anything I disliked about this stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lieux tranquille , assez reculé. J’avais réservé 2 nuits mais nous sommes…

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Julie M.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lieux tranquille , assez reculé. J’avais réservé 2 nuits mais nous sommes partis plutôt car nous avions bien avancé sur la route 500. Ça aurait été dommage de faire machine arrière . En tout cas c’était très agréable

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very highly recommended - for a quiet stopover this is just the place!

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Denise M.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Secluded, quiet and secure.
Hosts were amazing - very welcoming, attentive & friendly.
Shower/toilet facilities excellently clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site would definitely revisit

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Jane L.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly welcome, great views and location, clean well kept site

Disliked Only 1 toilet and shower, however facilities were emaculate and well stocked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff are welcoming and friendly. Facilities are clean.

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Victoria C.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The view alone is worth it.

Disliked not a thing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great large pitches with good views.toilet/shower block was spotless . Owners could…

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Robert M.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great large pitches with good views.toilet/shower block was spotless . Owners could not be more friendly or helpful and we will definitely revisit

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site!Pleasant host, clean and tidy site, nice facilities.The views are superb!Defo…

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howard k.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site!Pleasant host, clean and tidy site, nice facilities.The views are superb!Defo recommend.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful peaceful site very well maintained excellent facilities superb views a…

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Brian N.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked A beautiful peaceful site very well maintained excellent facilities superb views a credit to the very helpful and friendly owner

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very picturesque site away from the road very peaceful with excellent facilities…

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Brian N.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very picturesque site away from the road very peaceful with excellent facilities the owner was very friendly and helpful I would fully recommend this site

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 caravans 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
9 mi Wick Rail Station
13.6 mi Georgemas Junction Rail Station
15.8 mi Thurso Rail Station
Ferry
5.1 mi John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
5.3 mi Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
12.4 mi Burwick Sth Ronaldsay Orkney Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.2 mi Wick Airport
27.3 mi 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 9.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thurso 15.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 6.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Stacks of Duncansby 5.5 mi

Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 6.7 mi

Staxigoe to Noss Head 8 mi

Dwarwick to Castletown 10.4 mi

Brough Harbour – Marry Geo - Remains of Castle – Kerry Geo 10.4 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $38.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.