Wick River Campsite
View prices & book- 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
Site type
- 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).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
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
View prices & bookNon-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
View prices & bookElectric 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
View prices & bookElectric 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
View prices & bookElectric 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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Great site,beautifully kept Good location for Wick and NC500…
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Liked: Great site,beautifully kept Good location for Wick and NC500
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Beautiful site, friendly and helpful staff.
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)
Liked: Lovely quiet site. New toilet block being built which looks like it will be amazing. Temporary block absolutely fine, clean and tidy.
Disliked: Didn’t appear to be much hot water in temporary washing up facilities.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We are very excited for the new toilet & facilities building to be opening soon, thank you for bearing with us with the temporary facilities. Even though temporary they are finished to a high standard and we're glad they've met your expectations. We apologise for the lack of hot water at the wash-up area, the plumber has since been in and we now have a hot water supply again. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us overall and really hope we can welcome you back again soon!
Good sized pitch with all amenities close by. Very peaceful and…
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Liked: Good sized pitch with all amenities close by. Very peaceful and well maintained. Easy walk into Wick. Staff helpful and gave recommendations where to go for a drink and food which was lovely. Toilets and showers clean, even though there were only temporary as they are opening a brand new block I believe in June. Make sure to take a long electric cable as electric points can be some way from your unit.
Disliked: Nothing
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Overall great site, owner / manager really nice, great facilities
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Liked: Site owner was very helpful & friendly. Pitches are a good size. Great amenities laid out very well & soon to be even better, looked like a new reception/ facilities building under construction. Good location near the river, unfortunately it rained so wasn’t able to take a walk alongside it. If a family there’s a playground nearby too.
Disliked: Alternative entrance for vehicles over 2.9m is a bit tricky to find & difficult to pass on. Met another motorhome & had to reverse quite a distance on a narrow bendy road to a passing point. Could do with more passing points. The online system needs to update faster. On arrival our booking hadn’t been updated fortunately the owner was very accommodating & found us a pitch.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We are very excited for the new toilet & facilities building to be opening soon, thank you for bearing with us with the temporary facilities. Even though temporary they are finished to a high standard and we're glad they've met your expectations. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us overall and really hope we can welcome you back again soon!
Convenient for NC500 stopover
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked: Friendly staff, convenient location New facilities block looks like it will be great
Disliked: Dead bunnies lying around - but staff did move them
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The site was very relaxing and clean . We did like the…
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Liked: The site was very relaxing and clean . We did like the fact that this is a community based project . Although there was work being done while we were there it did not affect our stay and believe when the new toilet shower block is completed it will be a great place to return too
Disliked: The facilities but we are aware that this will soon change
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We are very excited for the new toilet & facilities building to be opening soon, thank you for bearing with us with the temporary facilities. Even though temporary they are finished to a high standard and we're glad they've met your expectations. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us overall and really hope we can welcome you back again soon!
Super friendly, clean, tidy, good for kids
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: During our NC500 adventure, we stumbled upon this gem of a site and couldn't have been more pleased -we stayed for 2 nights in a tent. From the warm welcome to the thoughtful suggestions for our tent spot, the hospitality was great. The temporary shower blocks were surprisingly clean and spacious. Our kids had a blast at the play park, while the communal BBQ spot added a nice touch. The tidiness of the bins reflected the overall attention to detail on site. While we did encounter a minor inconvenience with the lack of hot water for washing dishes, we were informed that a new shower/sink washing area is currently under construction, which speaks to the dedication to continuously improve the facilities. With a charming town nearby boasting a fantastic fish shop and other amenities, this site offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience. We'd gladly return and highly recommend it to fellow travellers. A truly lovely stop along the NC500 route!
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We are very excited for the new toilet & facilities building to be opening soon, thank you for bearing with us with the temporary facilities. Even though temporary they are finished to a high standard and we're glad they've met your expectations. We apologise for the lack of hot water at the wash-up area, the plumber has since been in and we now have a hot water supply again. 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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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (large)
Liked: Chap very helpful and informative. Facilities fab even though temporary while new block being constructed which by the way, looked as though it is going to be top notch.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review! We are very excited for the new toilet & facilities building to be opening soon, thank you for bearing with us with the temporary facilities. Even though temporary they are finished to a high standard and we're glad they've met your expectations. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us overall and really hope we can welcome you back again soon!
Will be nice site when facilities are finished
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)
Liked: Site was a really nice site at the side of the river
Disliked: Toilets block was not finished there was only 2 portable cabin blocks there was no pot washing facilities and we where traveling with are disabled daughter it was hard to shower her due to no disabled access room
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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
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
58.44313°N
-3.10545°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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 |
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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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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.