About Dinkey Creek
Number of accommodations: 120
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Reviews (458)
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
Kris K
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: K
Fantastic place. Don’t like people using generators though. The ranger was kind of a jerk
Jim V
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: F
Disappointed to find that there is no potable water at camp, despite recreation.gov indicating drinking water is available. Would like to see recycling bins adjacent to trash dumpsters, so if you camp here, bring plenty of water (or prepare to treat/filter it) and plan to haul out your recyclables please!
Jessica M
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: E
Donkey creek campground was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back!
Bonnie M
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: G
We asked for a reservation at the gate, told that the disabled veterans rate was $18 and then paid another $20 for our three vehicles. We took one look at the site and people near us shooting compound bows and being I the sun and left immediately. We were told there were no refunds. We were there for 5 minutes.
Stephanie P
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: F
Had such a wonderful time. Family friendly amazing place!
Rachyll T
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: F
Family friendly, great hiking spots and water holes for children. Spacious campsites and great store if you forget anything.
janice s
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: G
Very good time,but need to install bear boxes and have trash bins locked. There were 3 bears in camp and we were concerned for tent campers. Also there should be a daily posting up front so when you enter the campground you know the activity of the bears. It would be nice if camp host would tell of weather changes . There was snow and no one came to let us know it was in the forecast. At the National parks they give you a warning then you can decide if you want to stay. Thanks
Brandon M
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: C
Awesome. Place
Angel C
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: J
Great campsite.
Charles C
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: I
Staff was very nice and helpful.
Location Dinkey Creek
Address:
Sierra
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.0681 / -119.157
Elevation: 1741 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
Please register at the campground office; if closed, register the following morning |
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Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals. |
| General |
Two pets per site and leashed at all times. |
| General |
Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle for single site or one vehicle for single tent camping. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles for double tent only camping. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. |
| General |
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the High Sierra Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (559) 855-5355 |
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
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Click here to learn more about the Sierra National Forest |
