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
Carlie C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: J
Always a great place to take the family. This years camp host was welcoming and kept the campground family friendly and clean! Thank you Dinkey Creek personnel.
Tomas R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: G
I had a great time camping. It had been over 30 years camping with my father. The camp sites are clean and well shaded with trees. The staff keep the restrooms clean but bring something to kill big spiders that might crawl into the restrooms.
S w L
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: G
We were told to leave by the sheriff who was putting roadblocks out on the roads going down into the canyon, he said the basin fire was as headed up the canyon , we were told by the forest ranger that she had been called to evacuate, but federal camp site people said there was no evacuation.. the coordination between these agencies is lacking and not safe to know who to rely on.
HECTOR M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: A, Loop: DINK
normally we book 4-6 campsites for our family annual camping trip. we were able to enjoy our time without anyone bothering us or us bothering other campers. Only problem we had was visiting the abandon sawmill, we always do day and night visits to the mill. we were there for a week and on the second day we did a night hike through the mill and had a great experience. on the 4th day we decided to do it again but we were greeted by the forest Ranger who was very rude and told us that area was off limits at night. He threaten to give us a citation if we did not leave the area, mind you I been doing this every time I camp at Dinkey and never had any issues going to the mill at night. I'm not sure if this was a one time thing since there are no signs that state the area is off limits at night time.
Dinkey Creek is my favorite place to visit and has been for the last 6 yrs.
we always have a great time.
Julia V
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: H
The campsite was very clean and all the rangers answered all our questions wonderfully. The janitors also kept the bathrooms clean. It was a great experience.
Julia V
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: H
The campsite was very clean and all the rangers answered all our questions wonderfully. The janitors also kept the bathrooms clean. It was a great experience.
HECTOR M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: A, Loop: DINK
normally we book 4-6 campsites for our family annual camping trip. we were able to enjoy our time without anyone bothering us or us bothering other campers. Only problem we had was visiting the abandon sawmill, we always do day and night visits to the mill. we were there for a week and on the second day we did a night hike through the mill and had a great experience. on the 4th day we decided to do it again but we were greeted by the forest Ranger who was very rude and told us that area was off limits at night. He threaten to give us a citation if we did not leave the area, mind you I been doing this every time I camp at Dinkey and never had any issues going to the mill at night. I'm not sure if this was a one time thing since there are no signs that state the area is off limits at night time.
Dinkey Creek is my favorite place to visit and has been for the last 6 yrs.
we always have a great time.
S w L
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: G
We were told to leave by the sheriff who was putting roadblocks out on the roads going down into the canyon, he said the basin fire was as headed up the canyon , we were told by the forest ranger that she had been called to evacuate, but federal camp site people said there was no evacuation.. the coordination between these agencies is lacking and not safe to know who to rely on.
Tara M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: H
The campground was clean and sites were far enough apart to not feel like you’re on top of your neighbor. We stayed at 5 days and really enjoyed all of the hiking areas and the rock water slides ! Definitely will be coming back. My only complaint was the bathrooms did get clogged several times but I think that was due to other campers not reading the “hold for 5 seconds to flush “ properly signs.
Tara M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: H
The campground was clean and sites were far enough apart to not feel like you’re on top of your neighbor. We stayed at 5 days and really enjoyed all of the hiking areas and the rock water slides ! Definitely will be coming back. My only complaint was the bathrooms did get clogged several times but I think that was due to other campers not reading the “hold for 5 seconds to flush “ properly signs.
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
