About Dinkey Creek
Number of accommodations: 120
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
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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
S w L
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: G
The Sheriff , National Park Employees and the Forest Rangers are all on different sides, conflicting guidance was given regarding evacuation for the Basin fire 20 miles away . The sheriff told us to pack up and leave , the forest ranger on site in radio communications with the office in Prather said they were holding meetings to advise of the campsite on evacuation yet the ranger was called to leave the post not the campers , to be fair the National park camp employees were the only ones to get it right , Dinkey was not evacuating but only under a smoke warning . Yet how were we to know , there is no phone service or internet , so we ended up coming off the mountain and ending what would have been our family reunion to find out the closure area was below dinky creek road for all of July 2024 with the campground to remain open . Of course people should take precautions with forest fires and play it safe , so not to blame anybody in particular, unfortunately this are the current conditions of the sierra .
S w L
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: G
The Sheriff , National Park Employees and the Forest Rangers are all on different sides, conflicting guidance was given regarding evacuation for the Basin fire 20 miles away . The sheriff told us to pack up and leave , the forest ranger on site in radio communications with the office in Prather said they were holding meetings to advise of the campsite on evacuation yet the ranger was called to leave the post not the campers , to be fair the National park camp employees were the only ones to get it right , Dinkey was not evacuating but only under a smoke warning . Yet how were we to know , there is no phone service or internet , so we ended up coming off the mountain and ending what would have been our family reunion to find out the closure area was below dinky creek road for all of July 2024 with the campground to remain open . Of course people should take precautions with forest fires and play it safe , so not to blame anybody in particular, unfortunately this are the current conditions of the sierra .
Toni T
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: G
Camp rangers and staff at the store are all very nice. Nice drive with meadows and wildflowers.
Toni T
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: G
Camp rangers and staff at the store are all very nice. Nice drive with meadows and wildflowers.
Charlott S
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: I
Great
Charlott S
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: I
Great
Alex S
VerifiedJune 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: H
Awesome campground. The sites are hit or miss with shade. A lot of trees have been cut down so some of the pictures are not up to date. Bring pop ups and you’ll be fine.
The camp hosts are some of the best I’ve ever dealt with. We had a truck parked in our spot when we showed up.
We let the staff know and they took care of it right away. The store and showers at the entrance are a big plus.
We had a great time and will be coming back again.
Also there was no cell service at all.
Alex S
VerifiedJune 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: H
Awesome campground. The sites are hit or miss with shade. A lot of trees have been cut down so some of the pictures are not up to date. Bring pop ups and you’ll be fine.
The camp hosts are some of the best I’ve ever dealt with. We had a truck parked in our spot when we showed up.
We let the staff know and they took care of it right away. The store and showers at the entrance are a big plus.
We had a great time and will be coming back again.
Also there was no cell service at all.
Phaivanh D
VerifiedJune 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: B
Another year at Dinkey Creek in the book. This time we RSVP #17 which I consider the best spot I’ve stayed at. Spacious, good covering, perfect distance to both restrooms, level for our trailer.
Wife enjoyed stargazing at a clearing between the waterfall and general store.
Phaivanh D
VerifiedJune 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: B
Another year at Dinkey Creek in the book. This time we RSVP #17 which I consider the best spot I’ve stayed at. Spacious, good covering, perfect distance to both restrooms, level for our trailer.
Wife enjoyed stargazing at a clearing between the waterfall and general store.
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
