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
hillary s
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: B
Camp area was very clean . Yet we had privacy still. There was no loud radios or anything to disturb us was very peaceful .
Bill M
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: F
My favorite place.
Phyllis W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: F
We love this spot. We love Dinkey. The sites are much larger than Shaver, with enough room for several tents and two cars to park. And, talk about quiet; there was a camper who came in late at night and ran their generator for around 30 minutes at 10pm., but that is unusual for here. Much, Much much quieter than Shaver. The swimming holes are numerous and the people are great. People love to bring their dogs. In fact; we have decided to get a dog this year because we won't have to worry about a dog sitter the next time we go camping.
Sheila T
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: C
I was disappointed that there were no maps of Old Mill Trail (starting between sites 8 and 10 of the B loop) and the Overlook Trail (just north of the C loop). The ranger on duty at the kiosk had never been on the Old Mill Trail and couldn't tell us how to pick up the trail and if it was well-marked or if we should cross the creek. So, we skipped that and opted to drive to the Dinkey Mill Work Center instead. We later learned that it would have been an easy hike, and you just cross the creek. The Overlook Trail is not well-marked and difficult to pick up from the trailhead. Maps of the trails would be really helpful. Or, it would be great to put out a concerted effort for volunteers to mark the trails.
Phyllis W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: F
We love this spot. We love Dinkey. The sites are much larger than Shaver, with enough room for several tents and two cars to park. And, talk about quiet; there was a camper who came in late at night and ran their generator for around 30 minutes at 10pm., but that is unusual for here. Much, Much much quieter than Shaver. The swimming holes are numerous and the people are great. People love to bring their dogs. In fact; we have decided to get a dog this year because we won't have to worry about a dog sitter the next time we go camping.
Sheila T
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: C
I was disappointed that there were no maps of Old Mill Trail (starting between sites 8 and 10 of the B loop) and the Overlook Trail (just north of the C loop). The ranger on duty at the kiosk had never been on the Old Mill Trail and couldn't tell us how to pick up the trail and if it was well-marked or if we should cross the creek. So, we skipped that and opted to drive to the Dinkey Mill Work Center instead. We later learned that it would have been an easy hike, and you just cross the creek. The Overlook Trail is not well-marked and difficult to pick up from the trailhead. Maps of the trails would be really helpful. Or, it would be great to put out a concerted effort for volunteers to mark the trails.
Jeff J
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: E
Great spot to camp in the mountains. Staff was friendly and the facilities were clean. A great place to camp with the family.
Karl O
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: E
We found that our spot (E39) was the worst camp site in the loop. There was no other access to the bathroom for the loop other than through our camp site. Also, the amount of noise and light that was present at our site was a bit ridiculous. I would recommend (1) eliminating the camp site and creating pathways to the bathroom instead. If not I would recommend (2) providing alternative routes around the site (with signage) to the bathroom.
Jeff J
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: E
Great spot to camp in the mountains. Staff was friendly and the facilities were clean. A great place to camp with the family.
Karl O
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: E
We found that our spot (E39) was the worst camp site in the loop. There was no other access to the bathroom for the loop other than through our camp site. Also, the amount of noise and light that was present at our site was a bit ridiculous. I would recommend (1) eliminating the camp site and creating pathways to the bathroom instead. If not I would recommend (2) providing alternative routes around the site (with signage) to the bathroom.
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 13, 2026
