Wick River Campsite
Wick River Campsite
4.73 /5
Wick River Campsite is the perfect spot to explore the beauty of the Caithness countryside situated along the riverbanks in a peaceful, secluded part of Wick. Tents and tourers are welcome across the site's range of electric and non electric grass and hardstanding pitches. Conveniently located along the NC500 route and just a ten minute walk into the town of Wick and to the coast, you will be in a prime location for exploring the Highlands.
Just a five minute walk in to the charming town of Wick with a harbour, pubs and restaurants!
Located on the NC500, ten minutes from Reiss Sands beach and 25 minutes from John o'Groats
Peaceful, riverside site part of a community enterprise with spacious pitches and friendly staff
About Wick River Campsite
Located on the North Coast 500 and just a ten-minute drive to Reiss Sands, this site makes for an ideal getaway in the Highlands, exploring the beauty of Caithness, or a great place for an overnight stop-off. A ten minute walk will take you into the town of Wick where you will find a railway station, a harbour and plenty of restaurants and pubs too! Tent campers are welcome across the electric and non electric grass pitches, whilst motorhomes caravans and campervans can also opt for an electric hardstanding pitch with a 16 amp hook up. This site is part of a community enterprise, meaning a stay here will contribute to the continued improvement of the site or local projects that will improve life for locals and guest experiences. Ideal for a stop off along the NC500 or for a longer stay to explore Caithness, this site is just 25 minutes from John o'Groats, the most distant point from Land's End in Cornwall. BBQs are welcome on site, great if you enjoy al fresco cooking. However, please note that campfires and fire pits are not allowed, sorry. If you are looking to bring your four-legged friends, they are more than welcome as long as they are on the lead. There is a riverside walk that you can take straight from the campsite, great for a dog walk or a family bike ride.
Wick River Campsite is open from 29/04 to 31/10 in 2024 and from 01/04 to 31/10 in 2025.
Site facilities include toilets, showers, a washing up area.
There is a play park next door for little ones.
The nearest shop to site is Co-op, a ten minute walk away. There is a selection of pubs and restaurants in Wick also a ten minute walk from site.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 79 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
13 x Small Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 4 people
Grass pitches measuring 5m x 4.5m with optional 16 amp electric. Suitable for small and medium tents only. Vehicles are not included for this pitch and must be added as extras.
7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass 3m x 8m pitches without electric for tents, motorhomes, and campervans that don't have an awning or towed car. Pitches are firm, flat and surrounded by trees and shrubs.
31 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass 3m x 8m pitches with 16 amp electric for tents, motorhomes, caravans or campervans. Pitches are firm, flat and surrounded by trees and shrubs.
28 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Max 8 people
Hardstanding pitches measuring 8m x 8m, with 16 amp electric for caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs.
4.73 /5
92%
would recommend
"Amazing new showers & toilets…the best we've seen!"
Jane G - Aug 2024
"Everything was perfect! Beautiful and spotless site - will be back!"
Morag W - Jul 2024
"Massive bonus was loads of wild bunny's everywhere which is very cute"
Flossie U - Jun 2024
"This was easily one of the best campsites we stayed at on our NC500 route"
Maddy J - May 2024
Great campsite
Ricky M
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Great campsite with modern facilities. Staff were brilliant, I forgot my electric charger and the man very kindly let me borrow a lead. Can't fault this campsite for location or facilities.
NC500 campsite
Recommends site
James W
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A lovely and quiet campsite, the facilities were amazing.
NC500 trip
Recommends site
Stuart G
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Facilities immaculate. Site level enough but one small part, you do need ramps.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Wick area
With the town of Wick just a ten minute walk from the site, you can visit the harbour, learn about the history of the area at The Wick Heritage Museum, or explore the local shops and cafes.
Head to Pulteney Distillery (5 minutes) for a tour on the journey of their single malt, you'll even get a chance to try a dram of a few! Or, hop on a wildlife-spotting boat from Wick and spot seals, puffins and other marine life!
Also located on the North Coast 500 driving route, with John o'Groats just a 25 minute drive away, this is a great spot for those wanting to get out and adventure by car or motorbike.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Ulbster Alpaca Trekking (10 minutes)
- Reiss Sands beach (10 minutes)
- Hill O' Many Stanes (15 minutes)
- Camster Cairns (20 minutes)
- Castlehill Heritage Centre (25 minutes)