We stayed here in our campervan, whilst visiting relatives in Kirkwall. The site is a great location, easily walkable into town. Very friendly, helpful staff. Plenty of spacious showers and toilets, plus a large kitchen, laundry and communal sitting room. A popular site with lots of international visitors, friendly and relaxed. Nice big spaces around pitched so it never felt crowded....Read less.

This was a great caravan park and really conveniently located in Kirkwall, though you wouldn't know it really.

Well maintained facilities and friendly staff. The grounds of the site are well looked after too

Only a short work from the centre of Kirkwall....Read less.

NIce modern site close to town.

My only problems were the shower was far too hot, but I was told it is being fixed as at 16th July, and the wifi worked great while in the site office but was non existent at my HS pitch....Read less.

Campsite, facilities and location were perfect. Staff were friendly and very helpful. There was plenty of room for all types of grazer's even met a few folk for a blether. Lovely place stayed an extra night had the best weather for it. Will be back!...Read less.

Great location and super campsite. Well spaced level pitches. Facilities good and sufficient - never had to queue to access them. Kirkwall is easily walkable from the site. Neighbouring three supermarket superstores and sports and leisure facilities at the Pickaquoy centre. All walkable...Read less.

We rarely stop on large sites, but we found this site surpassed our expectations. Plenty of space and the site was much quieter than we had anticipated.

We really liked having the toilet in the shower room.

Location was great and we walked into Kirkwall several times during our stay.

Site was well maintained and staff always very helpful....Read less.

Orkney is a wonderful experience, amazing things to see and do if you love the natural world! Views around every corner, history and culture at every turn!

The campsite made it easy for us to enjoy the riches of Orkney!...Read less.

Good site for access to town. Very clean facilities. Friendly wardens. Bike hire very reasonable. Quick commercial washers and driers but at a cost of £10 per load for drying which is expensive in comparison to other sites. Outside drying facilities good. The WiFi on site is poor and needs to be upgraded. So slow couldn’t do standard browsing. 4G connectivity also slow as all on site having to use due to lack of WiFi....Read less.

We loved this campsite. Location for us was great - easy walking distance into Kirkwall - near enough for us to get ferry on evening. Lovely lounge we could sit in on evening as it was a bit chilly by the tent. Could not fault it....Read less.

A surprisingly leafy tree site for Orkney, giving protection from winds & sun, which we did experience.

Lovely helpful staff and friendly people staying on site. The unusual individual l bathrooms with toilet & basin or toilet & shower were well looked after and convenient. Never fully occupied, either.

The site is perfect for Kirkwall town access & supermarkets. As well as ferries and buses close by. Close to main Neolithic sites & Stromness by bus or own transport....Read less.

I was happy staying at this site as everything was clean, well taken care of and close to the town as well as the NorthLink ferry. One thing did bother me though. In order to be closer to the toilet block, I had to pay an extra £2.00. It was still quite a walk from that closer pitch though!...Read less.

Great campsite, close to the town of Kirkwall and very easy to find. Good supermarkets and petrol nearby and easy walk into town. Nice park opposite for dog walking. Facilities are good with laundry room and kitchen for dishwashing and communal lounge. Pic he’s are good and not too much noise from the road. Facilities in individual rooms in the main block with shower, toilet and sink. Push button shower which is fine but could do with staying on a bit longer between presses as seems to go off very quickly. Kept nice and clean but the chemical disposal area needs to be cleaned on a daily basis, this wasn’t done during our stay of 10 nights. The motor home grid for emptying waste water tanks was quite clogged and small so would suggest installing a run off trench or larger grid area as not easy to get in especially with a larger motor home. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return....Read less.

The actual position of the site is perfect for not only exploration of the Orkneys but also very good for onward transit to other islands or the mainland. The site is very well managed but not overly consumed by rules, the staff are excellent! very helpful and friendly and the whole environment is very clean and organised. What was very useful was the 'common room' which you could use not only to socialise but also somewhere to base until a typical late ferry departure. Very handy being close to Kirkwall town but also to some large supermarkets. The camping areas are good with enough useful tables to use. For context I was solo bikepacking LEJOG and came to Orkney to get the ferry to Aberdeen....Read less.

The site is very central to amenities with three supermarkets, two takeaways and fuel station a short distance away. Close to town centre. There is also a leisure centre, which includes a cinema, next door. Clean facilities with friendly staff.

Only slight issues are no duck board in showers and gas cylinders not sold on site or nearby....Read less.

The site was in a great location for Kirkwall and all the amenities.

The site was well managed and the staff were very helpful

The shower block was always clean, needs a little bit of updating, the showers were lovely and hot, but the push button system needed to run for a little longer...Read less.

Lovely campsite, good facilities block,really liked the wet rooms idea.

Lounge with good wifi, wifi not so good out on the field. I didn't use the kitchen or laundry but they looked good facilities.

Close to shops, town centre and buses....Read less.

Having been before we were familiar with the site. I found the marking of our pitch a bit confusing but the warden helped out. It would be helpful if the marking of the pitch was unambiguous. We did not bring an awning for our caravan and this was a good move as the pitch was a wee bit tight to use an awning. However there are other pitches that would suit an awing. The facility is excellent and we appreciated the washing machine on site, great for a one week visit. The wardens were really helpful at all times, they work so hard. We enjoy coming to Orkney and the site is perfect for us. The swimming pool was out of action but this was due to an unfortunate incident. It was no problem to us. Overall a lovely easy going time, thank you....Read less.

Found location to be excellent👍 Ferry, main centre of Kirkwall nearby as is Tesco' s👍 Wardens sre all very friendly, helpful & willing to chat🙂 shower block was clean & excellent👍 but was a surprise to find out no toilet in the pod but not a major issue. Bike hire was so cool. Loved both days that i decided to hire one. Even biked to Italian Chspel on it👍 Crazy!!!! Kitchen area & seating area was great👍 Defo be returning in 2027🙂 solo traveller loves 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Thanks for the memories🙂...Read less.

Very good facilities for camper with spacious, well equipped laundry room and kitchen. Large lounge area. The site is flat with motor vehicle free area for hikers and cyclists. Very convenient location about 1.5 miles from the ferry terminal and just a few hundred metres from a large Lidl and Lerwick town centre.

The wardens are helpful and personable....Read less.

we arrived on the late Aberdeen ferry but there was a leaflet with our pitch number on so we could go direct to our pitch & not in a late arrivals area.

Site is in easy reach of the ferry terminal. The toilets blocks are clean & well maintained. Site is close to a large Tesco, Lidl & co-op.

It’s about a 20 minute walk into the town which has a good variety of shops & pubs. We had a dog with us so were limited in where we could eat but found the Skippers pub where food was food & Orkney brewery beers were on sale.

We found the site a god base for exploring the main island tourist attractions....Read less.

The site is ideal for exploring Orkney as it is almost central. An easy walk into Kirkwall, around the harbour. Also the supermarkets of Lidl, Tescos & the co op are in walking distance.

The site is well maintained and all facilities are clean. The staff are friendly and helpful....Read less.

Sorry for my bad english and all the mistakes I probably make.

IT was a good time at the Site. Cleanlyness was very good. Staff was very friendly. Booking via Internet works good. One proposal that I have: Install one room with two or three urinals. That would relax the situation in the other cubicles....Read less.

Fanyastic place central for all services all bathrooms were great staff friendly and efficient very welcoming

Only down side for walkers and cyclists and people who do not use a microwave needs a camp kitchen out of the wind...Read less.

I thought this site was excellent value for money, considering it provided individual en-suite shower rooms, a laundry, a kitchen with microwave, toaster, fridge freezer and washing up facilities, and a communal lounge. Given this, it is an ideal site for backpackers and cyclists, and I was particularly impressed with the car-free, sheltered, level grass area for small tents. The staff were friendly and helpful, too....Read less.

A very pleasant welcome from the young lady dealing with lots of arrivals off the ferry.

Positives: Everything was clean in the facilities block, nice individual shower rooms with toilet. The water was hot enough. We had a hard standing which was level with good electric hook up points.

Negatives: The showers were operated by push button which lasted for only a short while (seconds rather than minutes). In the kitchen area the water at the dish wash area was scalding (beware). Some people thought it O.K to take their dogs into the kitchen. Apart from hygiene concerns, (I have worked in the food business all my life and dogs in food areas is a no no). I think dogs should be banned from this area.

The site is situated near two supermarkets, a 10 minute walk, and within easy walk of the lovely town of Kirkwall with it's fantastic Cathedral. Centrally situated on the main Isle it is convenient for travel North or South. We travelled out to all the neolithic highlights....Read less.

Well organised site, flat, spacious pitches. Staff helpful & friendly. The facilities are very clean & plenty of hot water, include kitchen, lounge, laundry room - all heated. Shower rooms with toilet also.

Supermarkets short walk away. Will stay again if we visit Orkney again. Thank you....Read less.

Very easy to book online and great to be able to book our own pitch. Easy checkin, very friendly and amenable staff. Great location, easy pleasant walk to town. Spotless wet room -style facilities. Easy to come and go during Folk Festival, no problems coming in late. Good waste & recycling facilities including drive-over grey water drain. Highlights in town are always the Orkney museum (particularly the stoat exhibition), Restaurant 21, CafeLolz & of course the cathedral. So much to see in surrounding area - Sheila Fleet for jewellery, Stromness, island-hopping....Read less.

The site is conveniently located some 10-15 minutes level walking distance from the town centre. The site is well laid out with adequate distances between pitches. The staff are very friendly. The facilities are amongst the very best we’ve encountered. The toilets, washing basin and showers are self contained and clean. The kitchen and dishwashing facilities are spotless and clean. Laundry facilities are also available. There is also a comfortable lounge which is very useful for those camping. The site is highly recommended....Read less.

Perfectly situated for touring the island and walking distance to town and shops.

All the amenities on site are kept clean and working

The staff are always friendly and helpful

We would definitely visit again...Read less.

The site is situated close to the town of Kirkwall, with supermarkets nearby. The site is clean, tidy, staff friendly and helpful. The facilities are very good. Ideal site for touring the island of Orkney....Read less.

ORKNEY CARAVAN PARK

N58° 59.045 W2° 58.343

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Super clean facilities and a well run campite, they also allow car camping which is a game changer. Great price too. I really enjoyed my timethere and will certainly return when I come back to Orkney.

I have started a webite https://www.ukcar-camp.club/ and this is listed on there...Read less.

Loved everything about this site:

- location is excellent for walking to the town centre or setting off to explore the island

- shared kitchen and rest area were well appointed (nice to have an inside area for campers to shelter when weather is fierce)

- shower and toilet facilities were spotlessly clean, water was perfect temperature, cubicles were spacious and had plenty hooks for clothing and towels

Would highly recommend and will likely return...Read less.

Didn't feel particularly welcomed as watched all the time whilst trying to do laundry as if couldn't be trusted!

Only a couple of showers opened and available rhe rest locked and unavailable for use even though the site was practically full! It was expensive and ticked a box!...Read less.

Ideally situated for exploring Kirkwall on foot or by bike. Close to the ferry terminals for island hopping. Practical for refuelling humans and vans with shops nearby. Always spotlessly clean and with all the facilities you could possibly need. Add that the staff are lovely and can’t do enough to help and it’s the perfect Orkney stopover!...Read less.

Pros

Everything you need on a campsite. Very accessible location.

Good facilities showers toilets kitchen all very clean and tidy. Didn’t use laundry.

All shops, restaurants and attractions within walking distance.

Appears quiet at night but activities going on all around during the day.

Access to fresh water , grey waste and toilet waste facilities all good. (Available to use even if not camping at a price)

Cons.

Shower block plenty of showers but for some reason half of them were locked down despite site being busy.

Grey waste awkward to drive over for large vehicles causing issues for exiting site.

No Warden available easily out of hours....Read less.

Facilities were fantastic, wet room showers, comprising of shower, shower seat, sink and toilet. Comfortable Lounge room with a good selection of toys, games and books. Dishwasher area separate laundry and an loo adjacent. All felt new and very clean. Friendly staff

My only criticism would be lack of work surface in pod kitchen for making up packed lunches an preparing meals, but overall still an excellent campsite...Read less.

We loved this site. It had everything and most was inside. Lovely lounge. It has the best wash rooms we've seen in any site. All self contained, shower, loo and wash basin.The big sports centre Picaquoy was just across the road which did snacks and Sunday breakfast. parkrun is just across the road as well! 3 supermarkets next to each other 5 mins walk and the town and cathedral 15.

The piece definitely resistance has to be the warden, Emily! She's a mine of information on nature and her love of the islands shows no bounds.

Only thing was trying to get into the first pitch at night was not very easy and the grass got a bit chewed up on the edges. Sorry!

We loved it and will be back next year...Read less.

We only stayed for one night to meet up with friends for dinner so we didn’t have much chance to use all of the facilities. Our pitch was great with plenty of space and close to all we needed and the showers were spacious with plenty of hot water. Unfortunately the swimming pool is currently closed for maintenance but is due to reopen in August....Read less.

This is a gem of a place with easy walking distance to the shops and close to the ferry terminal. Clean amenities site and easy to use facilities. We arrived on a particularly blustery and cold, late night, but no issues getting in and setting up. Will definitely use again....Read less.

Stayed here for a week and have stayed before and will do again without hesitation.

Ideally situated close to town centre and local supermarkets. Ideal base to tour all that orkney has to offer - and there are many

Warden was helpful and very pleasant

Only negatitive was the laundry on site.

Washing machine is £5 but clothes came out soaking wet - no fast spin cycle to drain most of water from clothes.

Tumble dryers (are a joke!!) £5 for 30mins . Clothes still soaking. Another £10 for 1hour dry time and still clothes were wet!! £15 spent for 1.5hrs drying time = wet clothes

No warden on site in the afternoon to complain to and or refund money. Departed as planned the following morning to continue holiday so no chance to see warden

Only disappointing part of our stay...Read less.

A very welcoming site in a great location. Easy to walk to the centre of Kirkwall for the cathedral and museum. Also only a short walk to Tesco to stock up on provisions. Pitch up on the hill so great views and away from the road but whole site is very quiet at night. Very dog friendly with the grassy area opposite and plenty of dog waste facilities. Individual shower rooms were fine and functional. Staff very helpful when I had an issue with EHU (there is an additional on switch after plug in) and kindly walked over to help me! Definitely recommend this site which is good value for money in a very convenient location and have already booked a second stay!...Read less.