Dinkey Creek

This is a very nice campground if you have small kids as there is plenty of water for the kids to soak in.
The only negative thing I could say, they had an issue with the water supply and all the toilets were closed. They did supply Porta Potties at each restroom but my wife is not too fond of those things. ( they did send me a text message a few days before our trip to inform us)
Over-all, it was a very nice clean campground!

This was our first camping trip to Dinkey Creek and we are already planning another! It would be a 5 star review except that their was a closure of the bathrooms in the loops nearest our site. Jason and Justin of the staff were very good about updating us which we appreciated.
They also provided info on things to see in the area, including the Incense Cedar tree that is over 600 years old, the historic sawmill, and the McKinley Grove.

We could hear the sound of the Creek most places in the campground, and the night sky was beautiful through the trees.
We liked that there is a small general store that has a kitchen serving great old fashioned burgers and other yummy items, be sure to visit for lunch.

Received a call that the campground was running low on water so we had to take all our water for dishes, drinking, etc.(I didn’t mind that)but was not informed the bathrooms were not working, and Porta potties were provided. The first day on Friday was fine, but by Saturday afternoon, the porter potties were getting full. Super gross

For my first time camping I loved / disliked it only because of the space we were in the pictures were horrible you cannot tell that it’s up hill to get to your camp spot so I don’t recommend that felt a bit like a waste of money because we put our tent by the car because the ground didn’t seem leveled by the fire pit. the person in charge the first night when we checked in was great gave us a lot of great information which I appreciated . Overall I’ll go back but probably to a different area of the campground.

Tightly packed sites. Good potable water, make sure you shop for food before arriving

We had a great time at Dinkey Creek, bathrooms were clean as well as the campground.

Great time

Always a great time camping at Dinkey

The nature here is absolutely stunning — peaceful forest, fresh air, and beautiful surroundings. Despite a few issues, I still enjoyed my time, mostly because of how quiet and untouched the area felt.
My campsite (#50) was a hidden gem. It’s spacious enough for 2–3 small tents and offers real privacy — no one can see you, and you don’t see others (expect site #39). I also liked the neighboring spot (#39), which seemed similar. However, many other sites offer much less space or are right next to restrooms, where people constantly walk by. Especially sites for RV. Unbelievable small. I'd highly recommend checking the map and choosing a spot carefully.
Now to the downsides: the sanitation situation was pretty bad. The showers were closed without any clear explanation, and the nearby restroom had low water pressure and a non-working faucet. On the second day, it was closed completely. I didn’t check every restroom in the campground, but the closest one was not functional — though at least it was clean. Definitely bring your own water and prepare to be self-sufficient in terms of hygiene and washing up.
I arrived in rainy, foggy weather, but the road was well maintained and safe if you drive carefully. The campground was very quiet, almost empty during my stay, which was perfect. Staff presence was minimal — I only saw one employee on the first day, and she seemed fine, but there was no one else around afterward.
Other quick notes:
Every campsite has a strong fire ring and a good picnic table.
No bugs or wildlife issues during my stay.
I noticed many cut/burned trees around the area — probably due to forest maintenance. If you're into campfires, you might be able to collect firewood nearby (I used propane, so I didn’t try), but check the rules beforehand.
In short: come for the nature, not the service. If the basic facilities were fixed, this place would be a near-perfect mountain getaway. I’m still considering returning to explore more trails.

Beautiful location, nice creek running through campground, Plenty of firewood available.