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
Roberto M
VerifiedMay 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: K
such a beautiful place to camp but just wish the water and bathrooms where working. they did have outhouses and creek water that worked just fine
Roberto M
VerifiedMay 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: K
such a beautiful place to camp but just wish the water and bathrooms where working. they did have outhouses and creek water that worked just fine
Mallory K
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: F
I enjoyed my trip! This site had a good flat area for my tent and was close to the creek. Would definitely stay here again
Mallory K
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: F
I enjoyed my trip! This site had a good flat area for my tent and was close to the creek. Would definitely stay here again
polly c
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: E
One of the best camp sites we ever have had. The campground host was awesome....helped us jump a dead battery. We were there a few days before park was scheduled to close. Enjoyed the old saw mill and the creek was amazing. Would definitely come back.
polly c
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: E
One of the best camp sites we ever have had. The campground host was awesome....helped us jump a dead battery. We were there a few days before park was scheduled to close. Enjoyed the old saw mill and the creek was amazing. Would definitely come back.
Callie B
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: E
There were no camp hosts. It was pretty ok. We found our way to Honeymoon pools which was pretty fun. We feel like there were too many campsites
Callie B
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: E
There were no camp hosts. It was pretty ok. We found our way to Honeymoon pools which was pretty fun. We feel like there were too many campsites
Rhonda R
VerifiedOctober 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: E
I LOVE this area of the world.....amazing all around and this campground offers a sweet, primitive type environment so one is SUPER remote and amongst people as well. A great intro night before going deeper into the remoteness in Kings Canyon! Thank you!
Rhonda R
VerifiedOctober 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: E
I LOVE this area of the world.....amazing all around and this campground offers a sweet, primitive type environment so one is SUPER remote and amongst people as well. A great intro night before going deeper into the remoteness in Kings Canyon! Thank you!
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
