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
Amber B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: F
We stayed in spot 66F, it was small and sloped! Really review your spots it can make or break your stay. The campground is gorgeous and we had a great time regardless!
Amber B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: F
We stayed in spot 66F, it was small and sloped! Really review your spots it can make or break your stay. The campground is gorgeous and we had a great time regardless!
Adeline R
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: I
Great location and swimming area. My only complaint is the lack of bear boxes. Also be aware they only provide non-potable water
Adeline R
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: I
Great location and swimming area. My only complaint is the lack of bear boxes. Also be aware they only provide non-potable water
brenda c
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: F
You need to let campers know farther in advance concerning the lack of drinking water. We were led to believe that the water issue would be resolved by our start date. But that was not the case. Luckily I did not trust the situation to be resolved and carried up plenty of water for my group. Others in my family were more trusting and ran out of drinking water. For as much as we are charge to camp in this campground, an auxiliary water source should have been provided. ( Tanks of potable water) And at least accurate info concerning the water situation. Last year the water was not safe to drink and no advance notice was given.
Also, if bears are going to continue to be present, bear boxes for food should be provided.
thank you
Theresa B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: H
Need bear boxes
brenda c
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: F
You need to let campers know farther in advance concerning the lack of drinking water. We were led to believe that the water issue would be resolved by our start date. But that was not the case. Luckily I did not trust the situation to be resolved and carried up plenty of water for my group. Others in my family were more trusting and ran out of drinking water. For as much as we are charge to camp in this campground, an auxiliary water source should have been provided. ( Tanks of potable water) And at least accurate info concerning the water situation. Last year the water was not safe to drink and no advance notice was given.
Also, if bears are going to continue to be present, bear boxes for food should be provided.
thank you
Theresa B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: H
Need bear boxes
Crystal F
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: B
The days are beautiful but the nights after 8 years of going to Dinkey Creek now have bears roaming the camp sites, mostly loop B and C. I checked in after hours, no notices of bears at the checkin office. Very scary with my children. Several sites were raided by bears, a sting of car alarms throughout the night tell you the path the bear is on. I just wish someone had told be not to choose the loop most frequented by the bears.
Crystal F
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: B
The days are beautiful but the nights after 8 years of going to Dinkey Creek now have bears roaming the camp sites, mostly loop B and C. I checked in after hours, no notices of bears at the checkin office. Very scary with my children. Several sites were raided by bears, a sting of car alarms throughout the night tell you the path the bear is on. I just wish someone had told be not to choose the loop most frequented by the bears.
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
