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
Sierra H
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: H
I’ve been coming to this campground since a baby. This place holds a special place in my heart! This year we came out here twice, and brought more family! They loved it, and we are already planning for our next trip!
Sierra H
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: H
I’ve been coming to this campground since a baby. This place holds a special place in my heart! This year we came out here twice, and brought more family! They loved it, and we are already planning for our next trip!
Kylie C
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: J
I’ve been coming to Dinkey for 10 years now and I’ve never had a bad time. This year was no different, in fact, our host, Tammy made this the best trip yet! Tammy was so attentive to any needs in not only our loop, but every loop on the campgrounds! If Tammy isn’t a host next year, I’ll be so sad! After a week of checking in with each other every day, we got to know each other and I’m really really hoping next summer, we get to catch up! She was doing a million tasks and jobs and still managed to get to know our whole group. Give Tammy a raise and hire some more folks to help her out!
Geert B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: J
We had a wonderful stay at Dinkey Creek. Our camp host, Tammy, went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. She kept the restrooms spotless, checked in regularly to keep us well-informed, and brought a welcoming and friendly presence to the campground. We can't wait to return!
Kylie C
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: J
I’ve been coming to Dinkey for 10 years now and I’ve never had a bad time. This year was no different, in fact, our host, Tammy made this the best trip yet! Tammy was so attentive to any needs in not only our loop, but every loop on the campgrounds! If Tammy isn’t a host next year, I’ll be so sad! After a week of checking in with each other every day, we got to know each other and I’m really really hoping next summer, we get to catch up! She was doing a million tasks and jobs and still managed to get to know our whole group. Give Tammy a raise and hire some more folks to help her out!
Jason S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: E
Our camp hosts were absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, they made us feel welcome and at home. Not only were they warm and friendly, but they were also incredibly knowledgeable about the layout of the land. They pointed out the best spots to explore, shared helpful tips for getting around, and really made our stay so much smoother.
It’s rare to find hosts who go above and beyond like this—truly a five-star experience. We can’t wait to come back!
Jason S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: E
Our camp hosts were absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, they made us feel welcome and at home. Not only were they warm and friendly, but they were also incredibly knowledgeable about the layout of the land. They pointed out the best spots to explore, shared helpful tips for getting around, and really made our stay so much smoother.
It’s rare to find hosts who go above and beyond like this—truly a five-star experience. We can’t wait to come back!
Geert B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: J
We had a wonderful stay at Dinkey Creek. Our camp host, Tammy, went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. She kept the restrooms spotless, checked in regularly to keep us well-informed, and brought a welcoming and friendly presence to the campground. We can't wait to return!
Jean B
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: C
Sites where really nice, restrooms were super clean which was appreciated. The creeks were nice and refreshing. Had a great weekend.
Glenn B
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: F
Our campground hosts, Jason and Tyra, we're the best. We could tell they were working very hard and we're very friendly. We saw that they had to deal with other campground guests that were leaving messes and not following rules, and we felt that they handled it all in a very professional and friendly manner.
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
