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
Ashley D
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: B
Beautiful spot , nice fishing. Although I had high expectations reading reviews I didn't expect them to be so strict. We just started setting up at 2pm put some music on mind you it wasn't loud at all . Within 30 mins the owner came by telling us to turn it down. Then he kept driving down our loop throughout the day . I totally felt uncomfortable. He then came by again in the morning 6am sharp complaining about our car that we paid extra for additional car to fit in our parking spot . Said we had to rearrange it. So we did.... then 1030am came and here he was asking me if I was leaving yet. I said checkout it at 12pm , we have our stuff ready we were just eating breakfast. I never felt so uncomfortable camping somewhere. I told my family and kids let's just go.
Olivia E
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: C
Dinkey Creek is a wonderful campground with fun for the whole family. We cannot wait to return. It’s one of our very favorite spots in the Western Sierra.
Ashley D
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: B
Beautiful spot , nice fishing. Although I had high expectations reading reviews I didn't expect them to be so strict. We just started setting up at 2pm put some music on mind you it wasn't loud at all . Within 30 mins the owner came by telling us to turn it down. Then he kept driving down our loop throughout the day . I totally felt uncomfortable. He then came by again in the morning 6am sharp complaining about our car that we paid extra for additional car to fit in our parking spot . Said we had to rearrange it. So we did.... then 1030am came and here he was asking me if I was leaving yet. I said checkout it at 12pm , we have our stuff ready we were just eating breakfast. I never felt so uncomfortable camping somewhere. I told my family and kids let's just go.
Olivia E
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: C
Dinkey Creek is a wonderful campground with fun for the whole family. We cannot wait to return. It’s one of our very favorite spots in the Western Sierra.
DOLORES M
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: G
Dinkey Creek is our favorite camping place for our annual church camping. The children always enjoyed the natural slide and swimming pools. The toilet is spacious and very clean...always. Camp personnel always make it a point to keep the toilet clean and also the people are respectful to keep it clean. There's also plenty of shades all over the camp sites. We have been here many times and will never tire coming back even if it means 6 hours drive for most of us coming from San Bernardino County.
Lisa W
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: K
Loved it here! We had space #121 with our Travel Trailer and fit perfectly. The sites in the "K" loop are at the end of the campground and back right up to the forest. This is a very dog-friendly campground so bring your pooches!
Wayne G
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: K
Great spot. Nice clean restrooms. Excellent campsites. Really enjoyed ourselves
Plenty to do and no cell phone access! If you do need to get connected to the real world, just a short 15 minute drive or so to get reception.
DOLORES M
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: G
Dinkey Creek is our favorite camping place for our annual church camping. The children always enjoyed the natural slide and swimming pools. The toilet is spacious and very clean...always. Camp personnel always make it a point to keep the toilet clean and also the people are respectful to keep it clean. There's also plenty of shades all over the camp sites. We have been here many times and will never tire coming back even if it means 6 hours drive for most of us coming from San Bernardino County.
Lisa W
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: K
Loved it here! We had space #121 with our Travel Trailer and fit perfectly. The sites in the "K" loop are at the end of the campground and back right up to the forest. This is a very dog-friendly campground so bring your pooches!
Wayne G
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: K
Great spot. Nice clean restrooms. Excellent campsites. Really enjoyed ourselves
Plenty to do and no cell phone access! If you do need to get connected to the real world, just a short 15 minute drive or so to get reception.
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
