About Dinkey Creek
Number of accommodations: 120
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
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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
Dan H
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B
Was a water issue at the campground, but it didn't stop them from charging full price. Campers were allowed to become belligerently drunk and yelling so loud they could be heard from an entirely different loop. I got there at 7pm and left less than 12hrs later. Wont be back.
Melissa C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: F
Unfortunately, so many trees have been cut down in the campground, it was just too hot, too dusty, and too crowded. Without the barrier of trees between campsites, we might as well have been camping in a parking lot. And the water in the creek was REALLY low and challenging to access. Other than that, the hosts were pleasant and the bathrooms were fine.
Dan H
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B
Was a water issue at the campground, but it didn't stop them from charging full price. Campers were allowed to become belligerently drunk and yelling so loud they could be heard from an entirely different loop. I got there at 7pm and left less than 12hrs later. Wont be back.
Melissa C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: F
Unfortunately, so many trees have been cut down in the campground, it was just too hot, too dusty, and too crowded. Without the barrier of trees between campsites, we might as well have been camping in a parking lot. And the water in the creek was REALLY low and challenging to access. Other than that, the hosts were pleasant and the bathrooms were fine.
Scott B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: F
Our 2nd trip to Dinkey Ck after last summer's epic stay was a little less joyous. The campground had no potable water this year. Very few bathrooms were open. Almost every night out of the 4 we stayed had bear encounters. If people are going to car camp with tents PLEASE put your dang coolers in your cars!!! From around dark to midnight our loop had a bear EVERY night we were there. Car alarms were the norm during these hours. It seemed the only way to ward off the pesky bears. I saw trash bags ripped open with waste scattered around a camp and no one was there. C'mon people, use your heads! These bears will most likely have to be euthanized because of your careless behavior. I love camping here, but clueless people are ruining it. I feel that the staff could've done a better job by reminding and possibly citing these campers for leaving their food out. The creek was a little lower this year due to the poor rain/snow season we had, but other than that we had a great time. Maybe bear boxes would be a nice upgrade for the campground and help solve the bear issue.
Scott B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: F
Our 2nd trip to Dinkey Ck after last summer's epic stay was a little less joyous. The campground had no potable water this year. Very few bathrooms were open. Almost every night out of the 4 we stayed had bear encounters. If people are going to car camp with tents PLEASE put your dang coolers in your cars!!! From around dark to midnight our loop had a bear EVERY night we were there. Car alarms were the norm during these hours. It seemed the only way to ward off the pesky bears. I saw trash bags ripped open with waste scattered around a camp and no one was there. C'mon people, use your heads! These bears will most likely have to be euthanized because of your careless behavior. I love camping here, but clueless people are ruining it. I feel that the staff could've done a better job by reminding and possibly citing these campers for leaving their food out. The creek was a little lower this year due to the poor rain/snow season we had, but other than that we had a great time. Maybe bear boxes would be a nice upgrade for the campground and help solve the bear issue.
Cristina G
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: G
Unfortunate people don’t know how to appreciate the resources provided. Water got low enough to close restrooms. Tenters suffered. RV you were fine if filled up at home. Overall love this location and experience every time!
Christina V
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: G
The water was turned off unexpectedly. Terrible
Cristina G
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: G
Unfortunate people don’t know how to appreciate the resources provided. Water got low enough to close restrooms. Tenters suffered. RV you were fine if filled up at home. Overall love this location and experience every time!
Christina V
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: G
The water was turned off unexpectedly. Terrible
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
