John O Groats Caravan and Camping Site

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John O Groats Caravan and Camping Site is situated on the main A99 beside the Last House in Scotland. It overlooks the Pentland Firth with views to the Orkney Islands. Beside the site there is the booking office for the passenger ferry to the Orkney Islands which offers trips daily to the islands.

Site type

Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

John O Groats Caravan and Camping Site

John O Groats

Caithness

Scotland

KW1 4YR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

58.6387°N
-3.0731°W

Route directions

At the north end of the A99 beside the Last House in Scotland overlooking the Pentland Firth.

Nearest transport

Rail
22 km Wick Rail Station
26.1 km Georgemas Junction Rail Station
27 km Thurso Rail Station
Ferry
0.6 km John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
5.1 km Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
12.6 km Burwick Sth Ronaldsay Orkney Ferry Terminal
Airport
20.7 km Wick Airport
36.4 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

John O Groats Campsite is the only caravan and campingsite in the village of John O Groats. The nearest town is called Wick which is 17 miles away (which takes about 20 minutes to reach) and has a major supermarket (Tescos) and Agros, Homebase and various other smaller shops and craft shops. The village of John O Groats has a petrol station which incorporates and grocery store, a hotel which serves meals and bar meals to non residents. The Stacks of Duncansbay is accessed by both vehicles or by a stroll along the coastline from the caravansite. The Castle of Mey is 7 miles along the road and this was the castle that the Queen Mother resided in when on her vacations in Scotland. It is open to the public seven days a week.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dunnet 16.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thurso 26.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 8.9 km

Skara Brae 48.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Stacks of Duncansby 2.6 km

Brough Harbour – Marry Geo - Remains of Castle – Kerry Geo 15.8 km

Sinigeo Loop - Dunnet Head 15.9 km

Dwarwick to Castletown 17 km

Dwarwick Pier - Peedie Sands - Dwarwick Pier 17.1 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 John O Groats Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is John O Groats Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near John O Groats Caravan and Camping Site? John O Groats Campsite is the only caravan and campingsite in the village of John O Groats. The nearest town is called Wick which is 17 miles away (which takes about 20 … Read more