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
Greg F
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: B
Diinkey was very enjoyable as it always has been. Reservations are easy to book and the campgrounds/ site are well maintained. The downside this trip was the smoke from the fires was so sense that it was very unhealthy to be outside. Fortunately the smoke cleared considerably on the second day.
Edmundo A
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: E
Place was awsome.
Greg F
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: B
Diinkey was very enjoyable as it always has been. Reservations are easy to book and the campgrounds/ site are well maintained. The downside this trip was the smoke from the fires was so sense that it was very unhealthy to be outside. Fortunately the smoke cleared considerably on the second day.
Edmundo A
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: E
Place was awsome.
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: J
Nice location near the creek. Surprised by the lack of bear boxes, but they may not be a big problem there. Quiet and less than half full at the end of September.
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: J
Nice location near the creek. Surprised by the lack of bear boxes, but they may not be a big problem there. Quiet and less than half full at the end of September.
Jennifer S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: K
One of my favorite campgrounds ever! It had just reopened after a state closure due to wildfires, so it is probably more busy normally, but this time there was hardly anyone there. Loved the creek and swimming holes! Fyi, there is no easy access down to the creek areas, it all involves scrambling slippery granite rocks. The campground host was super nice. The bathrooms were clean. Of course it may just have been because the campground was so empty, but everything was very well taken care of and tidy. There are quite a few trees cut down due to beetle bark, which is good in a way since there it's lots of free wood around for your campfire. But there are also a lot of campsites that aren't as pretty because they mostly have cut down trees. Our site was great, lots of trees. We did have a problem with yellow jackets and whenever we were cooking. They didn't sting anyone, but are annoying. No mosquitos, which is great!! I pointed out a lot of negatives to be helpful, but really I loved this campground and our whole trip, and am definitely coming back!
Mckenzi Y
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: I
Not the way it used to be. Plus we left on 9/22/2021
Jennifer S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: K
One of my favorite campgrounds ever! It had just reopened after a state closure due to wildfires, so it is probably more busy normally, but this time there was hardly anyone there. Loved the creek and swimming holes! Fyi, there is no easy access down to the creek areas, it all involves scrambling slippery granite rocks. The campground host was super nice. The bathrooms were clean. Of course it may just have been because the campground was so empty, but everything was very well taken care of and tidy. There are quite a few trees cut down due to beetle bark, which is good in a way since there it's lots of free wood around for your campfire. But there are also a lot of campsites that aren't as pretty because they mostly have cut down trees. Our site was great, lots of trees. We did have a problem with yellow jackets and whenever we were cooking. They didn't sting anyone, but are annoying. No mosquitos, which is great!! I pointed out a lot of negatives to be helpful, but really I loved this campground and our whole trip, and am definitely coming back!
Mckenzi Y
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: I
Not the way it used to be. Plus we left on 9/22/2021
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
