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
Margi S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: E
We had an excellent time during our stay at Dinkey Creek. The staff at the store was very helpful, pleasant, and funny. The restrooms were clean and convenient. The location of Dinkey Creek provided access to several lakes, plenty of areas along the creek, and the McKinley Grove sequoias. We look forward to a return trip!
Gamaiel G
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: C
It was a wonderful place to stay
I love it
And the people that work there are fantastic
Thank you and God bless you all
Margi S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: E
We had an excellent time during our stay at Dinkey Creek. The staff at the store was very helpful, pleasant, and funny. The restrooms were clean and convenient. The location of Dinkey Creek provided access to several lakes, plenty of areas along the creek, and the McKinley Grove sequoias. We look forward to a return trip!
Gamaiel G
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: C
It was a wonderful place to stay
I love it
And the people that work there are fantastic
Thank you and God bless you all
Steven K
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: F
Where to start? Got the absolute worst site, unpaved, blocked by rocks, on a super steep slant. Rocks were used to level the picnic table. Every single other campsite, which cost the same amount, was paved and clean. It also claimed on the website that it was paved, so I don't know why we got some ghetto dirt lot. Then, the camp hosts were awful. Insisted we park IN the road, which is ridiculous when everyone else got a paved spot in their camp area. The older gentleman who was our camp host was on an absolute power trip. He stopped several times to berate us for silly things, he just couldn't stop himself from trying to get some imagined upper hand. He was awful to the other campers as well, I felt bad for all our neighbors. On top of that they were unhelpful and our campsite was not clean when we checked in. Beware loop F. Absolute nightmare of a camping experience, would NEVER stay here again. However the day use is wonderful and the creek is so fun, so its worth the 10 dollar entrance fee to play for the day. And we also camped at Huntington which was an amazing experience, and we had the best camp hosts there, so kind and lovely. The hosts at Dinkey could learn something from other hosts about common courtesy and human decency!
Steven K
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: F
Where to start? Got the absolute worst site, unpaved, blocked by rocks, on a super steep slant. Rocks were used to level the picnic table. Every single other campsite, which cost the same amount, was paved and clean. It also claimed on the website that it was paved, so I don't know why we got some ghetto dirt lot. Then, the camp hosts were awful. Insisted we park IN the road, which is ridiculous when everyone else got a paved spot in their camp area. The older gentleman who was our camp host was on an absolute power trip. He stopped several times to berate us for silly things, he just couldn't stop himself from trying to get some imagined upper hand. He was awful to the other campers as well, I felt bad for all our neighbors. On top of that they were unhelpful and our campsite was not clean when we checked in. Beware loop F. Absolute nightmare of a camping experience, would NEVER stay here again. However the day use is wonderful and the creek is so fun, so its worth the 10 dollar entrance fee to play for the day. And we also camped at Huntington which was an amazing experience, and we had the best camp hosts there, so kind and lovely. The hosts at Dinkey could learn something from other hosts about common courtesy and human decency!
martha l
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: K
The camp host and hostess were great!
Maileahsa S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: B
Absolutely loved it. Sites were clean and bathrooms were cleaned everyday and well stocked. Staff was friendly. The kids loved the rock slides and hike to the old saw mill. The honeymoon pool was refreshing and smelled great with the surrounding honeysuckle bushes. Most definitely coming back again next year.
martha l
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: K
The camp host and hostess were great!
Maileahsa S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: B
Absolutely loved it. Sites were clean and bathrooms were cleaned everyday and well stocked. Staff was friendly. The kids loved the rock slides and hike to the old saw mill. The honeymoon pool was refreshing and smelled great with the surrounding honeysuckle bushes. Most definitely coming back again next year.
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 16, 2026
