Great site with everything you need.

Would benefit from warden being on site more, but probably dictated by the time of year and peak period.

A great way to enjoy the islands and an excellent bus service at the gate to take you to main towns and ferries....Read less.

Facilities good- nice showers, although it would be better to be able to control water temp rather than just having a push button.

Kitchen and sitting room useful especially in bad weather.

Handy to have drying racks and laundry facilities.

Large spaces, great base from which to explore Orkney....Read less.

The site is well maintained, excellent facilities, including a lounge to use. Being a few minutes walk from a supermarket was a bonus and a short walk into Kirkwall centre was perfect. The upper levels tour of the cathedral with guide Melba was fascinating and we recommend doing this.

During our stay storm Amy arrived and staff insured everyone was safe, moving pitches away from trees and blow up beds in the lounge for emergencies. Brilliant customer service x...Read less.

Great site for visiting Kirkwall and central for the rest of Orkney and ferries to the outer Isles. Handy being next to Pickaquoy Centre for rainy days.

Staff very helpful particularly when gales set in!

Great kitchen, laundry and lounge areas.

Toilets are unisex but like individual bathrooms which is nice.

Just 2 things let it down: 1. the showers are the push button type and only run for a really short time and 2. The bathrooms were kept tidy but in need of a really deep clean as they were very grubby round the edges of the floors....Read less.

We arrived at midnight and found our pitch easily, we ventured into the facilities in the morning to find well maintained showers and toilets,we used the washing machines and tumble driers which helped as we had an overstay due to ferry cancellations.The pitch was close to amenities which helped with mobility issues.

We hit most of the sights before the bad weather set in so it was safer to stay safe.

The town centre is a short walk away and supermarkets are on route. We didn't find what you could say was a local bar only hotel bars....Read less.

The site is centrally located in Kirkwall, with lots of retailers/suppliers nearby. The site was small but friendly, with plenty of space between visitors. The facilities were easy to access and use and there were lots of showers. The shared communal room was a pleasant surprise. There was a clean well laid out kitchen wash room. We had a pleasant and relaxing stay....Read less.

Good location with good facilities at a competitive price.

There were more than enough showers/toilets for the size of the site. They were also clean with good hot water etc.

Dishwasher facilities were also excellent...Read less.

On arrival the campsite looked very inviting with well tended grass and level hard standing. As we arrived on a Sunday there was no warden available, so we were unable to drive through the gates. Fortunately another camper directed us to an Arrival notice with a map of the site posted on the side window. We still had to phone for gate codes however as we never received email instructions with the entry codes. If this had been emailed , a day before our visit this would have been helpful.

We found the facilities to be a good standard of cleanliness., and the showers were warm. You do need 20 pences for the hairdryers so come prepared. The washing up facilities were good with several sinks . Fridge, freezer , toaster and kettle were all available too. Campsite was within walking distance of the town, so overall an excellent location but be prepared for the wind! We had to lower our tent when winds reached 50k per hour which was more unusual but it was generally windy during our visit....Read less.

This is a nice site a short distance from Kirkwall town centre and other nearby facilities, eg cinema, ferries to nearby islands. The pitches are a decent size with electric hook up and nearby water taps. The amenity block has single rooms with shower, toilet and sink, there is also a sitting room and cooking facilities. While all the facilities appear to be well maintained, we felt the shower rooms were looking a little dirty as if they needed a better clean each day or even a deep clean, in particular some of the shower floors looked as if they had never been cleaned for sometime, apart from that we think is a nice site at a reasonable price...Read less.

The site is in a very good location for access to the town of Kirkwall, which is a 15 minute walk away. It’s also near the harbour, which is a pretty location to explore. The site itself was very clean and well laid out, with good space around the pitches. I was impressed with the kitchen facilities as well as the information freely available about the island. I didn’t use the sitting room area, but noticed several others did, especially campers when the weather wasn’t so good....Read less.

Very clean with great facilities and dog friendly. Great location There was a lounge area which was great although we did not need to use it. Good warden attendance and helpful. Would highly recommend...Read less.

Easy to find and perfect location for touring around the island. Supermarkets and restaurants are all within walking distance even a Chinese takeaway who will deliver to the site by bicycle. Showers and toilets are clean and warm also the washing area and lounge while you are waiting for your washing to finish. The site and the toilet/lounge ate operated by a code which stops anybody who is not on the site to entry. They also are dog friendly and have an area that you can exercise your dog. Staff were friendly and very helpful with anything to help you with. All in all very nice place to stay and would stay there if we tour Orkneys again....Read less.

I have stayed on this site quite a few times over the years and the team that looks after it work very hard to keep it clean and accessible. The facilities are first rate.

Over the years I have seen a steady increase in camper vans and it is unfortunate that a small number of them don't treat the site with respect - for instance, driving the wrong way on the one way system, leaving washing up, (including knives) lying around. The warden cannot be expected to police such behaviour 24/7 - campsites have always relied on the goodwill of those staying there and I fear behaviour is deteriorating.

This small minority of self entitled users should not put the majority off from staying as you will struggle to find a campsite with better facilities anywhere...Read less.

This campsite is the perfect spot for visiting Kirkwall, conveniently placed for supermarkets and town centre but also quiet and peaceful. Also easy to drive out and see the rest of what beautiful Orkney has to offer....Read less.

The site is centrally located and allows easy access to Kirkwall and the rest of the mainland. Generally the site and its environs are clean and tidy. The only issue we had was the cleanliness of the chemical waste disposal point. The disposal point and its surrounds were covered in debris, mostly toilet paper, and during the 5 days we were on site it was never cleaned. This is a health hazard. Having only one warden on site is not enough if they have to deal with queries etc and clean toilets/showers etc. Most sites have two wardens as a minimum. In addition the lack of a warden at night caused some issues particularly as during our visit the door handle on the facility block broke off and the door could not be opened unless forced....Read less.

We stayed at The Orkney Caravan Park for 1 week at the beginning of September. The facilities provided were exceptional - a very comfortable lounge for residents, a kitchen with plenty of sinks and a microwave, a laundry room with use of iron and plenty of showers/toilets. The location was excellent as it was a short walk to the centre of Kirkwall and a Lidl, Tesco and Co-op even closer.

We can’t wait to return....Read less.

Excellent place to stay, right on the edge of the town centre. Dog walks on your door step. 3 supermarkets within a 5 minute walk. The campsite has level pitches within a walled site. The main building has a lounge, washing up kitchen area, laundrette and multiple self contained bathroom units. We had 50mph winds which didn't cause any issues on the site....Read less.

Was happy with the get in and was thankful that the company let us in with a code and a note to say where we were pitched considering we turned up late,

Just wish the location wasn't so near The Pickaquoy Centre as there was a lot of music playing in the area throughout the night....Read less.

Really good site. Well situated for access to Kirkwall town and local amenities. Very well provisioned site, cared for to a high standard. Our second stay in two years.

No hesitation in recommending it....Read less.

I wAs not sent any information about closing time of reception. On arrival at ,8 pm I found a barrier down. I had no code to enter. Fortunately a fellow camper gave me the code to enter. Then on entering the bathroom facilities I found another code was required

Again a fellow camper helped me out.

I knew where to put the van as I found a list in the office window informing later arrivers of their pitch number.

It would have been so simple to send out an email with information about what to do if arriving late. This experience put a negative slant on my memory of the campsite...Read less.

Excellent campsite, great location for visiting Kirkwall. Very spacious pitch, excellent facilities, easy/quick check in, great value for money. Used as our base for a night in Kirkwall, visited the town, then did the local parkrun Saturday morning, before visiting Shapinsay in the afternoon. Would recommend....Read less.

This was 2nd time we have stayed at site, standards still excellent. close to all amenities. It is an excellent location for our fishing trip with easy access to the local lochs etc.

The only downfall for us travelling from Northern Ireland is the long journey by car, two ferries at considerable cost.It would be great if The cost of flights from either Edinburgh or Glasgow were lower as this would really make us come to Orkney more often ....Read less.

Arrived to camp and pitch originally booked intentionally to accommodate my dog had been changed to a picture in the middle of the campsite. I understand pitch allocations can change but there were no prior warning of this. An hour or possibly longer later, allocated another pitch at which time it was past 9pm. Due to confusion and delay in setting up, dog was unsettled and we were forced to find alternative accommodation for the rest of our visit to Orkney. Which came at a considerable cost. If we knew of pitch change in advance, we would’ve considered alternative arrangements straight away or even considered cancelling our trip as it was the dogs first ferry crossing also. No offer of refund for date not stayed....Read less.

We found Orkney Caravan park lovely & clean. The staff were friendly, the facilities were always kept clean.

Value for money especially for the summertime. The disabled washroom was fantastic for my Husband & the camp pod was just a short walk to this.

The location of the site means it’s just a short walk to the supermarkets, the town centre, bus station, the harbour and the leisure centre.

We stayed in the Grainbank camp pod for 7 nights, a little tricky at times cooking on a budget for family with a microwave but we managed!

We would definately come back as we love it here!...Read less.

Usefully located within walking distance of town centre, supermarkets, and for mainland and northern isle locations. No special views, but pleasant open area for camping. Helpful staff, easy online booking, good value for lone travellers.

Plentiful shower/toilet combo units possibly needing some tlc but clean enough.

Great sitting room, but camp kitchen area could use proper cooking facilities ie oven, hobs at least. Microwave not enough....Read less.

Plentiful shower/toilet rooms kept very clean, Pleasant lounge with power and wifi, great washing and laundry facilities neat site, pitches not to crowded together, but sheltered from wind, near town facilities and supermarkets. Priced high, but reasonable given facilities. Only downside poor internet connectivity via campsite wifi at the pitches, either poor private wifi coverage or supply ISP. However, good enough coverage by telephone/4g service....Read less.

The location was good for us.

Close to Kirkwall ferry terminal and supermarkets,.to allow us to stock up before we left the mainland to explore the islands.

Facilities were good and very clean. I appreciated having access to a hairdryer.

There was only one issue, and that was that a house backing onto the campsite was having a very loud party which went on until the early hours of the morning. I did feel sorry for the campers who were right next to the house.

I appreciate this could have been just a one off, but I suppose that is a potential risk of having a campsite right next to a residential area. Hopefully it was just a one off and something that isn't happening every weekend....Read less.

Lovely caravan park within walking distance of the high street, supermarkets, pubs, takeaways, and the harbour. The site is lined with trees and fencing, which gives good shelter when it’s windy. While other sites may offer better views, they tend to be more exposed and are further from the villages. Given that Orkney is often windy and rainy, I think the Orkney Caravan Park is the best choice on the island.

Facilities are good, with plenty of shower and toilet cubicles and a comfortable lounge for campers. The outdoor areas are well kept and in excellent condition. The toilet and shower cubicles are serviceable, though a deep clean would improve them. One small drawback is the lack of an on-site shop for caravaning essentials, which would be a welcome addition.

Overall, this is a really good site, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay....Read less.

We liked our stay at the Orkney Caravan Park. The issues we had were the very poor Wi-Fi and the lack of bedding provided in the pods. The Wi-Fi did not work in the pods on 3 different devices across the 3 days. Also, similar pod/lodge accommodation is available in other locations in Scotland and bedding and pillows is provided. Having to bring these things from Edinburgh or Glasgow up to Orkney seems unnecessary when it could be provided by the Caravan Park (perhaps at a charge or by increasing the nightly rate) and it would make things a lot easier for your guests....Read less.

We enjoyed our stay at The Orkney Caravan Park. It's difficult for me to comment as we were there during the games which was a very busy time. I don't know how busy it gets normally. The staff were having to work very hard to get everything done during our week there. I felt the shower and toilet rooms were very tired, mould on the shower curtains, wooden casings on the floor level rotten. Laundry facilities are good and the kitchen adequate. Wi-Fi only seemed to work in the amenities block and not around the site. Everyone was very friendly and the location is perfect. Three supermarkets really close and only a short stroll into town....Read less.

Location is ideal, very central and with tescos and lidl a short walk away it was very easy to stock up. The leisure centre being next door is also really helpful.

I was a bit disappointed that the showers and toilets were not as clean as last time we stayed. There was a lot of wear and tear and I'd say it's due a bit of a refurbishment. The facilities available are very good despite this....Read less.

Words fail me were do I start, in short awful site book somewhere else, dirty toilets and shower block, and a warden who blames everyone but herself, when what you booked is not available. People leaving at 10.30 at night making a noise and new arrivals early in the morning. Nobody came to see if we were ok after Storm Floris, tents flattened, but they did send two men out to check the branches that had come down thanks for you care and consideration. I will never go back to this site. please look elsewhere there are so many clean sites.

I have stayed on Orkney many times and the area and its people are wonderful, but I will never go back to this site. Lets see if the management team get in touch with me?...Read less.

I stayed cuz I thought I'd be safer there for Storm Floris. Unlike most campsites on the coast of Scotland you did not recommend people take their large tents and caravan awnings down. Totally irresponsible for severe winds. Tents down everywhere and the contents flying around with several hitting my van. It was a terrifying experience and had it been safe to drove I'd of left the site. You have a perfectly adequate large room people could've sheltered in 1 night saving their tents and belongings....Read less.

We picked a pitch online which would offer us shelter from the storm but on arrival was given a different pitch with absolutely no shelter from the storm and we spoke to a member of staff who was not particularly helpful saying we could not be guaranteed the pitch we booked so WHY does it insist on picking a pitch when making the booking online

We were thankfully given another pitch which did give us shelter from the storm...Read less.

After reading some of the reviews I was a little apprehensive and wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised. The pitches are not level, which is the only down side, in my opinion. The facilities block was the best ever. There was a large kitchen area with numerous sinks for pot washing, a microwave and large fridge. In an adjoining room there were some washing machines, tumble dryers, clothes airers and a couple of sinks. The showers and toilets are unisex and large. The shower water temperature was a bit hot but bearable. There is also a large sitting room area with games, which would have been a lifesaver for those who were camping during Storm Floris, which was about to hit as we left Orkney. The campsite is located very close to Tesco, Co-op and Lidl and walking a bit further is the city of Kirkwall.The only member of staff who we really had any dealings with was the young lady who took our telephone booking and she was very polite and helpful....Read less.

The site is easy to find. The grass was stone-free and flat so pitching my tent was easy. The lounge and kitchen facilities are a step above many camp sites, more like a hostel arrangement. A fridge, kettle, and warm/dry place to sit and charge your phone make a big difference when camping. Remembering the pin for the facilities/gate was a minor nuisance, but perhaps necessary. Overall, an excellent stay...Read less.

We have stayed at the caravan park before but stayed in one of the pods this time we stayed in a tent the facilities are good clean toilets shower and a kitchen and lounge area not too expensive and within easy walking distance of the town centre and many cafes eating establishments to choose from...Read less.

On Arrival / No staff!

A sign up on the wall with your pitch number but no information on the barrier code to get in, Nor any code for the toliet block? No staff not maned not very impressed! had to go and ask people staying this information.

Good facilities they are oviously having issues with staff!...Read less.

Very good campsite with excellent facilities . Lovely camping site. Only a short walk to Kirkwall centre. 5 minutes if you are fit, 10 if not. It is in a very good position to explore central and eastern Orkney.

The best thing about this campsite was the staff. They were excellent. Very helpful and friendly, not to mention efficient. I have to mention two in particular, Carol and Rowan. They were delightful. They are a credit to Kirkwall. I would certainly recommend this site to anyone....Read less.

An immaculate site with great facilities, lots of clean toilets and showers, an indoor seating area and washing up area.

Nicely spaced pitches, grass mown and everything well kept.

Very handy for the leisure centre with pool and cinema.

Also a short walk into Kirkwall. Tesco, Aldi and the Co op all within a short walk too. Friendly staff.

I would return....Read less.

Site well located, both for town & Games. Well kept site, with good range of facilities, although thought cost to use washing machine was high, & outdoor rotary washing line has seen better days!

Disappointed that no facility for extra stay for part day, only extra night, available when ferries don't leave till late evening...Read less.

We have stayed here often and have recommended the site to others. It’s a perfect base for exploring the islands and also for a general reset. Showers are always hot and plenty of availability. We’ve also used the laundry facilities. The pitches are very well maintained for such a busy site.

The staff on site are lovely. Very helpful and always cleaning and generally busy.

Lovely site....Read less.

Overall brilliant campsite. A few small suggestions.

When an upgrade is being considered, a better equipped kitchen with more sinks, fridge and freezers is essential. When full there are too few showers and toilets which is a problem.

Food waste is not easy to get rid of. Walking 50m to get rid of a minor piece of food waste is a bit bonkers. Definitely worth considering community compost programme. There's loads of stuff about how to do this on the Internet.

So, it's a lovely campsite but it could be even better....Read less.

A great spacious campsite in a good location. The site itself has everything you could possibly need. Warm and clean shower and toilet facilities, a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster for everyone to use. A lounge area too. And a laundry room. The only thing that was missing is a washing line outside.

We would definitely stay here again!...Read less.

Stayed at the Picky campsite for 10 nights during the Island Games. Access was easy after travelling on the late night ferry from Shetland and instructions re our pitch were clear. Facilities are excellent, with lounge, kitchen, laundry showers and toilets. We were in a motorhome, so only used the toilets and showers. The motorhome service area was clean and accessible. The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. The campsite was busy, however, we did not feel overcrowded, splendid flat tarred area and hook up. The weather was wonderful and we were able to watch the sports and do some sightseeing. A short walk into Kirkwall and nearby supermarkets. Would thoroughly recommend, it was a wonderful experience. Thank you....Read less.

Pleasant staff. Has everything you need for an enjoyable camping holiday, There are quite a few cubicles which have a toilet, shower and wash basin in it, which is very handy.

It has a lounge area, a well equipped communal kitchen ( a microwave, fridge, freezer and washing up sinks.

Also had a laundry room with washing machines and dryers and a clothes airer.

It is about a 5 minute walk to a large Tesco's, co op and Lidl's. About a 10 minute walk to a lovely town.

My friend and I had a really lovely 5 night stay here in our tent...Read less.