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A photo of facility DINKEY CREEK with Picnic Table, Fire Pit
A photo of facility DINKEY CREEK with Picnic Table, Fire Pit

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

About Dinkey Creek

Dinkey Creek is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars. The facility's high country setting with trees, streams and open space, make it a scenic destination for all types of visitors.

Available sites

120 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

120 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 002, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 003, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 004, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 007, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 008, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft long · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft long · Paved
⛺ 010, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 013, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 014, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 29 ft long · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 021, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 022, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 023, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 024, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 025, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 026, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 027, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 028, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 029, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 030, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 031, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 032, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 033, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 034, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 035, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 036, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 037, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 038, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 039, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 040, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 044, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 045, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 048, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 049, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 050, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 051, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 052, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 053, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 054, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
⛺ 055, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 056, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 057, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 058, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 059, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 060, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 061, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 062, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 063, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 064, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 065, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 066, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 067, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 068, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 069, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 070, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 071, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 072, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 073, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 074, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 075, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 076, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 077, Loop: G Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 078, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 079, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 080, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 081, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 082, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 083, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 084, Loop: G Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 085, Loop: G Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 086, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 087, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 088, Loop: G Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 089, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 090, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 091, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 092, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 093, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 094, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 095, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 096, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 097, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 098, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 099, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 100, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 101, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 102, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 108, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 109, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 110, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 111, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 112, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 113, Loop: I Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 114, Loop: J Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 115, Loop: J Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 116, Loop: J Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 117, Loop: J Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 118, Loop: J RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 119, Loop: J Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 120, Loop: J RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 121, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 122, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 123, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 124, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 125, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 126, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 127, Loop: K Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 A, Loop: DINK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

1058 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Dinkey Creek is a well-maintained campground with clean restrooms and friendly hosts, making it a great destination for families and groups. Visitors enjoy the beautiful setting, access to swimming holes, and spacious campsites, though some sites can be sunny and noisy during busy weekends. Overall, the campground offers a positive experience, despite occasional issues with loud campers and maintenance concerns.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 1058 reviews

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5 stars 58.8% (622)
4 stars 20.9% (221)
3 stars 8.1% (86)
2 stars 6.8% (72)
1 star 5.4% (57)

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S w L

Verified

July 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 mi 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 .

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Toni T

Verified

July 2, 2024 Stayed at: 079, Loop: G

Camp rangers and staff at the store are all very nice. Nice drive with meadows and wildflowers.

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Toni T

Verified

July 2, 2024 Stayed at: 079, Loop: G

Camp rangers and staff at the store are all very nice. Nice drive with meadows and wildflowers.

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Charlott S

Verified

June 18, 2024 Stayed at: 113, Loop: I

Great

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Charlott S

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June 18, 2024 Stayed at: 113, Loop: I

Great

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Alex S

Verified

June 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.

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Alex S

Verified

June 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.

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Phaivanh D

Verified

June 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.

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Phaivanh D

Verified

June 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.

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Luis M

Verified

June 3, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: B

None

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Location & Directions for Dinkey Creek

Sierra, 53001 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA 93664 United States

Elevation: 1,741 ft

Getting There

From Clovis, California, travel east on Highway 168 to Shaver Lake.

Turn southeast onto Dinkey Creek Road and travel 13 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Shaver Lake, CA - 13 mi

About 22 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 168, which connects to Clovis and leads to Shaver Lake.

Near Kings Canyon National Park

The closest entrance is: Big Stump Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 32.4 mi · 56 min

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: South Entrance

Approximate drive: 48.7 mi · over 1 hr (84 min)

Near Sequoia National Park

The closest entrance is: Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 53.6 mi · over 1 hr (92 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: November 5, 2026

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Population: 371

Nearby city: Clovis, CA

Approx. 35 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 5,636 ft

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