Wick River Campsite
From £14 For 1 night, 1 adult
- 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, with warden living on site
Site type
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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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 29 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 4.5m depth (16.4ft width x 14.8ft depth) Calculated area: 22.5m² (242.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £14 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.6m width x 9.0m depth (18.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 50.4m² (542.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £23 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch (XL)
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
8 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)
8 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 81% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Easy booking, friendly helpful staff. Clean well lit pitches, we had to…
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Electric grass pitch (XL)
Liked: Easy booking, friendly helpful staff. Clean well lit pitches, we had to use the alternative entrance due to size of our camper but it’s easy to find. Particularly liked that the campsite is not for profit so all profits are reinvested into the facilities and local community! Showers and toilets were clean and tidy. We read while onsite these are being replaced for new blocks 23/24 season.
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Showers - not push button controls and great pressure. Welcome - a red labrador brought us to the office as I opened the car door. Friendly person running campsite. Helpful local info on places to eat. Clean facilities. Sheltered location that felt safe.
Disliked: Midges - as is near water, grassy areas were quite midgey. Sound of train going past at 2200 and 0600.
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Friendly staff
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Good space to set up
Disliked: Toilets but the new phase looks like it’s gonna be lovely
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! As you rightly say, the toilets/shower block will be significantly upgraded during the closed season of 2023/2024. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us overall and really hope we can welcome you back again soon!
Excellent site, nice clean toilet and shower block, lovely surroundings and the…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Excellent site, nice clean toilet and shower block, lovely surroundings and the staff are very helpful
Disliked: Nothing
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)
Liked: Pitches , space
Disliked: Shower / Toilet block .
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review our campsite. The facilities are due to be significantly upgraded during the closed season of 2023/2024. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us overall and really hope we can welcome you back again soon!
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The camp site was clean and tidy.
Disliked: Shower / toilet block but they are in the process of replacing them.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! As you rightly say, the toilets/shower block will be significantly upgraded during the closed season of 2023/2024. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us overall and really hope we can welcome you back again soon!
Great place to stay
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Electric grass pitch (XL)
Liked: Site location, pitches, receptionist (young female sorry no name!) information about the site and future development.
Disliked: Alternative access for motorhome directions and signage was very poor. Shower block is in need of an update which is on the cards. Community based site - great idea.
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Clean and peaceful site Staff very helpful Lots of space Clean showers and toilets Level…
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)
Liked: Clean and peaceful site Staff very helpful Lots of space Clean showers and toilets Level pitches
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From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review, hope to welcome you back again soon!
Lovely site has everything you need , will visit again.
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Electric grass pitch (XL)
Liked: Friendly staff, great for walking into town and dog walking along the riverside.
Disliked: Toilet block needs the update planned. Please add a family shower room.
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked: Location.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review - we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
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
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)
Nearby leisure
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 BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
58.44313°N
-3.10545°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnet | 14.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Thurso | 18.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Castle & Gardens of Mey 14.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Staxigoe to Noss Head 2 mi
Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 2.9 mi
The Stacks of Duncansby 14.1 mi
BLAR NAM FAOILEAG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/02/1999) 14.6 mi
Dwarwick to Castletown 15.5 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.
Want to know more about camping in Caithness?
- 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. – 8 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 £14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.