About Dinkey Creek
Number of accommodations: 120
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (920)
What Guests Are Saying
Dinkey Creek offers a beautiful natural setting with excellent hiking opportunities and friendly camp hosts who provide helpful service. The campground is well-maintained, and many visitors appreciate the spacious campsites and clean facilities. However, issues such as the lack of functioning flush toilets and potable water have caused some inconveniences, alongside noise from generators and nearby campers. Overall, many families enjoy returning to this campground for its charm and the memorable experiences it provides.
What Guests Are Saying
Dinkey Creek offers a beautiful natural setting with excellent hiking opportunities and friendly camp hosts who provide helpful service. The campground is well-maintained, and many visitors appreciate the spacious campsites and clean facilities. However, issues such as the lack of functioning flush toilets and potable water have caused some inconveniences, alongside noise from generators and nearby campers. Overall, many families enjoy returning to this campground for its charm and the memorable experiences it provides.
Review Summary
Corissa H
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: F
Had another great year of making memories. Some campsites did not have flushing toilets due to the water levels but porta potties were allowed. Water for campfires was available. We drove up to the Mc Kinley Giant Sequoias, not far from camp, 20 minutes max. Worth it!
Meat flies were visiting this year and stinky traps were set about. Hosts dud a great job at keeping noise levels at bay on a busy father's day weekend!
Darlene and Louie
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: H
Camp grounds are kept clean camp hosts are very nice
Corissa H
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: F
Had another great year of making memories. Some campsites did not have flushing toilets due to the water levels but porta potties were allowed. Water for campfires was available. We drove up to the Mc Kinley Giant Sequoias, not far from camp, 20 minutes max. Worth it!
Meat flies were visiting this year and stinky traps were set about. Hosts dud a great job at keeping noise levels at bay on a busy father's day weekend!
Darlene and Louie
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: H
Camp grounds are kept clean camp hosts are very nice
Susan M
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: F
We stayed in 75 and our friends stayed in 76 and they were the perfect sites to be next to someone you were camping with! There was no potable water, but the bathrooms were kept pretty clean and the site was close to the creek- a 5 minute walk at most. We had a great time!
Susan M
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: F
We stayed in 75 and our friends stayed in 76 and they were the perfect sites to be next to someone you were camping with! There was no potable water, but the bathrooms were kept pretty clean and the site was close to the creek- a 5 minute walk at most. We had a great time!
Janet M
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: I
Only complaint is the bathrooms were closed. Outhouses were available but they were so full scary to use.
Janet M
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: I
Only complaint is the bathrooms were closed. Outhouses were available but they were so full scary to use.
CARLOS P
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: E
Place was clean when we got there. Easy to find spots. Camper's last names are posted on their corresponding site. Unfortunately a lot of trees were taken down and the site does not get much shade during the whole day and it's very close from other couple of neighboring sites. The restrooms are close from the site and closest one has toilets with running water. They're generally clean and well kept. There is a store at the entrance to the campsites but they close early and expect prices to be high. Be prepared for cold nights even if the temperatures during the day are high.
CARLOS P
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: E
Place was clean when we got there. Easy to find spots. Camper's last names are posted on their corresponding site. Unfortunately a lot of trees were taken down and the site does not get much shade during the whole day and it's very close from other couple of neighboring sites. The restrooms are close from the site and closest one has toilets with running water. They're generally clean and well kept. There is a store at the entrance to the campsites but they close early and expect prices to be high. Be prepared for cold nights even if the temperatures during the day are high.
Location Dinkey Creek
Address:
Sierra, 53001 Dinkey Creek Rd
Shaver Lake, CA, 93664
United States
From Clovis, California, travel east on Highway 168 to Shaver Lake.
Turn southeast onto Dinkey Creek Road and travel 13 miles to the campground.
The campground is accessible via Highway 168, which connects to Clovis and leads to Shaver Lake.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.0681 / -119.157
Elevation: 1741 feet
Nearby National Park
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Approximate driving time: 1 hr 32 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: June 13, 2026
