Dinkey Creek

Tightly packed sites. Good potable water, make sure you shop for food before arriving

We had a great time at Dinkey Creek, bathrooms were clean as well as the campground.

Tightly packed sites. Good potable water, make sure you shop for food before arriving

Great time

Great time

Always a great time camping at Dinkey

Always a great time camping at Dinkey

The nature here is absolutely stunning — peaceful forest, fresh air, and beautiful surroundings. Despite a few issues, I still enjoyed my time, mostly because of how quiet and untouched the area felt.
My campsite (#50) was a hidden gem. It’s spacious enough for 2–3 small tents and offers real privacy — no one can see you, and you don’t see others (expect site #39). I also liked the neighboring spot (#39), which seemed similar. However, many other sites offer much less space or are right next to restrooms, where people constantly walk by. Especially sites for RV. Unbelievable small. I'd highly recommend checking the map and choosing a spot carefully.
Now to the downsides: the sanitation situation was pretty bad. The showers were closed without any clear explanation, and the nearby restroom had low water pressure and a non-working faucet. On the second day, it was closed completely. I didn’t check every restroom in the campground, but the closest one was not functional — though at least it was clean. Definitely bring your own water and prepare to be self-sufficient in terms of hygiene and washing up.
I arrived in rainy, foggy weather, but the road was well maintained and safe if you drive carefully. The campground was very quiet, almost empty during my stay, which was perfect. Staff presence was minimal — I only saw one employee on the first day, and she seemed fine, but there was no one else around afterward.
Other quick notes:
Every campsite has a strong fire ring and a good picnic table.
No bugs or wildlife issues during my stay.
I noticed many cut/burned trees around the area — probably due to forest maintenance. If you're into campfires, you might be able to collect firewood nearby (I used propane, so I didn’t try), but check the rules beforehand.
In short: come for the nature, not the service. If the basic facilities were fixed, this place would be a near-perfect mountain getaway. I’m still considering returning to explore more trails.

The nature here is absolutely stunning — peaceful forest, fresh air, and beautiful surroundings. Despite a few issues, I still enjoyed my time, mostly because of how quiet and untouched the area felt.
My campsite (#50) was a hidden gem. It’s spacious enough for 2–3 small tents and offers real privacy — no one can see you, and you don’t see others (expect site #39). I also liked the neighboring spot (#39), which seemed similar. However, many other sites offer much less space or are right next to restrooms, where people constantly walk by. Especially sites for RV. Unbelievable small. I'd highly recommend checking the map and choosing a spot carefully.
Now to the downsides: the sanitation situation was pretty bad. The showers were closed without any clear explanation, and the nearby restroom had low water pressure and a non-working faucet. On the second day, it was closed completely. I didn’t check every restroom in the campground, but the closest one was not functional — though at least it was clean. Definitely bring your own water and prepare to be self-sufficient in terms of hygiene and washing up.
I arrived in rainy, foggy weather, but the road was well maintained and safe if you drive carefully. The campground was very quiet, almost empty during my stay, which was perfect. Staff presence was minimal — I only saw one employee on the first day, and she seemed fine, but there was no one else around afterward.
Other quick notes:
Every campsite has a strong fire ring and a good picnic table.
No bugs or wildlife issues during my stay.
I noticed many cut/burned trees around the area — probably due to forest maintenance. If you're into campfires, you might be able to collect firewood nearby (I used propane, so I didn’t try), but check the rules beforehand.
In short: come for the nature, not the service. If the basic facilities were fixed, this place would be a near-perfect mountain getaway. I’m still considering returning to explore more trails.

Beautiful location, nice creek running through campground, Plenty of firewood available.