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
Sheri B
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: I
This has been my get away since childhood. I love Dinkey and will return of coarse. I am heartbroken with the scar of the Creek Fire. Some of my favorite shaded sites have lost all their trees, including the site I stayed. The land will recover but this trip for me was probably the saddest I’ve spent at Dinkey. See ya next year
Sheri B
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: I
This has been my get away since childhood. I love Dinkey and will return of coarse. I am heartbroken with the scar of the Creek Fire. Some of my favorite shaded sites have lost all their trees, including the site I stayed. The land will recover but this trip for me was probably the saddest I’ve spent at Dinkey. See ya next year
Martin N
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: B
Natural, clean, welkomming
Martin N
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: B
Natural, clean, welkomming
Kris K
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: K
Fantastic place. Don’t like people using generators though. The ranger was kind of a jerk
Kris K
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: K
Fantastic place. Don’t like people using generators though. The ranger was kind of a jerk
Jim V
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: F
Disappointed to find that there is no potable water at camp, despite recreation.gov indicating drinking water is available. Would like to see recycling bins adjacent to trash dumpsters, so if you camp here, bring plenty of water (or prepare to treat/filter it) and plan to haul out your recyclables please!
Jim V
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: F
Disappointed to find that there is no potable water at camp, despite recreation.gov indicating drinking water is available. Would like to see recycling bins adjacent to trash dumpsters, so if you camp here, bring plenty of water (or prepare to treat/filter it) and plan to haul out your recyclables please!
Jessica M
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: E
Donkey creek campground was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back!
Jessica M
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: E
Donkey creek campground was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back!
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
