Dinkey Creek

A photo of facility DINKEY CREEK with Picnic Table, Fire Pit
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A photo of facility DINKEY CREEK with Picnic Table, Fire Pit
A photo of facility DINKEY CREEK with Picnic Table, Fire Pit

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

120 total sites

RV Sites

68 sites

Tent Sites

52 sites

About Dinkey Creek

Dinkey Creek is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars. The facility's high country setting with trees, streams and open space, make it a scenic destination for all types of visitors.

Number of accommodations: 120

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 1 to Oct 17

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

120 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 002, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
003, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 004, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 005, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 007, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 008, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 009, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
010, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 013, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 014, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 015, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 016, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 017, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 018, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 019, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 020, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
021, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
022, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
023, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
024, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
025, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
026, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
027, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
028, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
029, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
030, Loop: C Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
031, Loop: C Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
032, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
033, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
034, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
035, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
036, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
037, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
038, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
039, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 040, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 041, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 042, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 043, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
044, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 045, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 046, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 047, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
048, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
049, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
050, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 051, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 052, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
053, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 054, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
055, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
056, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
057, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
058, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 059, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 060, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 061, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
062, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
063, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
064, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 065, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 066, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
067, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
068, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
069, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
070, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 071, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
072, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
073, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
074, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
075, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 076, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
077, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 078, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 079, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 080, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 081, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 082, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 083, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
084, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
085, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 086, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 087, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
088, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 089, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 090, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 091, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 092, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 093, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 094, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 095, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 096, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 097, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 098, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 099, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 100, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 101, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 102, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 108, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 109, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 110, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 111, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 112, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
113, Loop: I Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
114, Loop: J Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
115, Loop: J Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
116, Loop: J Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
117, Loop: J Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 118, Loop: J RV
No Hookups
119, Loop: J Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 120, Loop: J RV
No Hookups
🚐 121, Loop: K RV
No Hookups
🚐 122, Loop: K RV
No Hookups
🚐 123, Loop: K RV
No Hookups
🚐 124, Loop: K RV
No Hookups
🚐 125, Loop: K RV
No Hookups
🚐 126, Loop: K RV
No Hookups
127, Loop: K Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 A, Loop: DINK RV
No Hookups

Reviews (1022)

What Guests Are Saying

Dinkey Creek is a well-maintained campground with clean restrooms and friendly hosts, making it a great destination for families and groups. Visitors enjoy the beautiful setting, access to swimming holes, and spacious campsites, though some sites can be sunny and noisy during busy weekends. Overall, the campground offers a positive experience, despite occasional issues with loud campers and maintenance concerns.

Review Summary

4.2
1022 reviews
5
58.6%
599
4
20.9%
214
3
8.1%
83
2
6.8%
69
1
5.6%
57

Janessa G

Verified

July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 123, Loop: K

5

Stayed at both campsites K123 and B12. Both sites were beautiful and more private (which I loved). Staff were friendly and so welcoming which was refreshing. Tammy was an awesome Camp Host at B Loop, happy to have met her.

Jerry R

Verified

August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 083, Loop: G

3

Very difficult to back in trailer due to narrow camp ground road and logs directly across site. Roads in disrepair with huge potholes and sections just missing.

Miguel G

Verified

August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 085, Loop: G

3

This time we camp next a group of about 20+ people in one site wish was a lot of people, to noice! I do not how the rangers permited groups that Big!

Tessa B

Verified

August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: B

4

Dinkey Creek is special. We really enjoyed the grounds, the host was nice, the bathrooms clean, and the watering holes are a plus. Site 15 is surrounded by a bunch of double sites so you get really loud rude families coming in which don't follow the quiet hour rules. Aside from them, it's a great campground. There's some nice fishing spots. Site 15 has no one behind them except a huge open field which is nice. There is no shade during the day so plan accordingly. And if you plan to bring a hammock, there aren't good trees at this site to do so.

Kate B

Verified

August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: C

4

This campground is a gem! Love the location and proximity to, creeks, The Slicks, & Honeymoon Pool. The only thing that could have made it better would have been if both bathroom stalls were working near our site or if bear lockers/food storage bins were available at sites. No cell reception, BTW, so be prepared to disconnect.

Henry L

Verified

August 5, 2026 Stayed at: A, Loop: DINK

3

Group campsite is a very unique site to camp with a large group. Dinkey Creek is a beautiful place with so many fun things to do. The site was not as prepared as I would have anticipated though. The fire pits were not cleaned out so several pits were filled with dirt, leaves and ashes. The tables were also randomly placed and not out back in place so it was difficult to determine where people would park and setup tents.

Dennis R

Verified

August 6, 2026 Stayed at: 052, Loop: E

4

We have been going to Dinky Creek all most every year for the past 40. Always a great time for all four generations of us up there. However, this last trip had a few disappointing issues like the replacement of flushing toilets and running water in the rest rooms either hole in the ground toilets and no running water. Also the roads are in very bad shape too. Obviously, very little money is being used to keep it up.

Geronimo D

Verified

August 7, 2026 Stayed at: 115, Loop: J

5

clean camping sites/bathrooms, lots of shady trees, friendly staff, and nearby amenities

Carina B

Verified

August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 072, Loop: F

5

We come to Dinkey every year for a family reunion camping trip and every time we come we enjoy it to the fullest! Looking forward to our next trip already and always hate to leave...it's a little bit of heaven on earth.

Andrea B

Verified

August 11, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: B

5

Such a great camping experience. The campground spaces have a good distance between them, the area is absolutely beautiful! The employee at the little office was also very helpful.My only disappointment is some small trash the previous party left behind but other than that it was great!

Location Dinkey Creek

Address:
Sierra, 53001 Dinkey Creek Rd
Shaver Lake, CA, 93664
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 168, which connects to Clovis and leads to Shaver Lake.

Elevation: 1741 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Big Oak Flat Entrance

Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (92 min)

Distance to downtown

13 mi drive to downtown Shaver Lake (about 22 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

12PM

  • Register at the campground office upon arrival.
  • Reserved sites must be occupied or they will be forfeited.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Keep food secured to avoid attracting bears.

Pets

  • Limit of two pets per site, must be leashed.

Vehicles & parking

  • Vehicle limits apply based on site type; extra vehicles incur a fee.

Fires & fuel

  • Fire restrictions may occur in dry conditions; contact for updates.
  • Do not move firewood; buy locally to protect forests.

Safety & rules

  • Visit for more information on the Sierra National Forest.

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Last updated: September 11, 2026

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