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
Phyllis W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: F
This is our annual destination for summer camping. We have our favorite spot that is located just above a great swimming hole. This year the creak was till a raging river due to the increase snow and rainfall so we were unable to swim in our usual spot. We still did a little hiking and found a few spots to get our feet wet. When we drove into our camp there was a camper loudly blaring music. This is not cool in my book. The bathroom cleaning crew went up to the camper and asked them to turn the volume down. No more loud music. I do like an area that is tent only and wish Dinkey had whole loops that were tent only. Not happy when these Great Big rigs drive in late at night and set up camp, making a lot of noise. Other than that. We had a great time this year.
Phyllis W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: F
This is our annual destination for summer camping. We have our favorite spot that is located just above a great swimming hole. This year the creak was till a raging river due to the increase snow and rainfall so we were unable to swim in our usual spot. We still did a little hiking and found a few spots to get our feet wet. When we drove into our camp there was a camper loudly blaring music. This is not cool in my book. The bathroom cleaning crew went up to the camper and asked them to turn the volume down. No more loud music. I do like an area that is tent only and wish Dinkey had whole loops that were tent only. Not happy when these Great Big rigs drive in late at night and set up camp, making a lot of noise. Other than that. We had a great time this year.
Lior M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: B
We had a wonderful time during the 4th of July 2023 holiday. We camped for 3 nights and we loved it. The staff was friendly, the common restrooms were always clean, smelled good loaded with toilet paper. Our B 003 camp was clean when we got it and we made sure to clean when we left. All the other guests was very respectful and quiet. Every water resort had close restrooms, easy access and clean. The grocery near the park entrance has everything you miss (including Ice).
We love Dinkey Creek. Thank you!
Lior M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: B
We had a wonderful time during the 4th of July 2023 holiday. We camped for 3 nights and we loved it. The staff was friendly, the common restrooms were always clean, smelled good loaded with toilet paper. Our B 003 camp was clean when we got it and we made sure to clean when we left. All the other guests was very respectful and quiet. Every water resort had close restrooms, easy access and clean. The grocery near the park entrance has everything you miss (including Ice).
We love Dinkey Creek. Thank you!
Emilie D
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: H
We loved Dinkey Creek! The campsite is beautiful, the staff friendly and professional, and the facilities clean and well stocked. Thank you for helping us make wonderful memories!
Emilie D
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: H
We loved Dinkey Creek! The campsite is beautiful, the staff friendly and professional, and the facilities clean and well stocked. Thank you for helping us make wonderful memories!
Alberto M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: B
I am very upset that for the 3rd year in a row the bathrooms next to site #25 are out of order. This is unacceptable! Why have they not been fixed? This is very disappointing when you have to walk farther from your site to use the restroom. I think we should get a refund!
Rhys C
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: E
Adjacent to vault toilets, three dumpsters and water faucet for general use. Having the vault toilets so close makes cooking very unpleasant, and with water faucet so close makes it that you are never without privacy. Sun is brutal as it sets right on top of the site so bring a canopy for shade. Will not recommend camp site 35E.
Alberto M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: B
I am very upset that for the 3rd year in a row the bathrooms next to site #25 are out of order. This is unacceptable! Why have they not been fixed? This is very disappointing when you have to walk farther from your site to use the restroom. I think we should get a refund!
Rhys C
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: E
Adjacent to vault toilets, three dumpsters and water faucet for general use. Having the vault toilets so close makes cooking very unpleasant, and with water faucet so close makes it that you are never without privacy. Sun is brutal as it sets right on top of the site so bring a canopy for shade. Will not recommend camp site 35E.
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 20, 2026
