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A photo of facility DINKEY CREEK with Picnic Table, Fire Pit

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

About Dinkey Creek

Dinkey Creek is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars. The facility's high country setting with trees, streams and open space, make it a scenic destination for all types of visitors.

Available sites

120 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

120 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 002, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 003, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 004, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 007, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 008, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft long · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft long · Paved
⛺ 010, Loop: B Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 013, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 014, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 29 ft long · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 021, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 022, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 023, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 024, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 025, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 026, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 027, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 028, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 029, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 030, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 031, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 032, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 033, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 034, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 035, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 036, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 037, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 038, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 039, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 040, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 044, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 045, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 048, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 049, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 050, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 051, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 052, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 053, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 054, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
⛺ 055, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 056, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 057, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 058, Loop: E Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 059, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 060, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 061, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 062, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 063, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 064, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 065, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 066, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 067, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 068, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 069, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 070, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 071, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 072, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 073, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 074, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 075, Loop: F Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 076, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 077, Loop: G Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 078, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 079, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 080, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 081, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 082, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 083, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
⛺ 084, Loop: G Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 085, Loop: G Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 086, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 087, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 088, Loop: G Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 089, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 090, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 091, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 092, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 093, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 094, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 095, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 096, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 097, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 098, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 099, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 100, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 101, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 102, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 108, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 109, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 110, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 111, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 112, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 113, Loop: I Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 114, Loop: J Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 115, Loop: J Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 116, Loop: J Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 117, Loop: J Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 118, Loop: J RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 119, Loop: J Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 120, Loop: J RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 121, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 122, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 123, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 124, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 125, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 126, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
⛺ 127, Loop: K Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 A, Loop: DINK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

1058 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Dinkey Creek is a well-maintained campground with clean restrooms and friendly hosts, making it a great destination for families and groups. Visitors enjoy the beautiful setting, access to swimming holes, and spacious campsites, though some sites can be sunny and noisy during busy weekends. Overall, the campground offers a positive experience, despite occasional issues with loud campers and maintenance concerns.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 1058 reviews

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5 stars 58.8% (622)
4 stars 20.9% (221)
3 stars 8.1% (86)
2 stars 6.8% (72)
1 star 5.4% (57)

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Samuel H

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: B

Amazing gem in the Sierras! Nice and quiet place. Perfect spot for families with small kids who like to play in water!

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erin r

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: B

It was very tight to get our trailer thru the campground. The spot was great but if you have a trailer be prepared. Our’s is a 32 ft toy hauler and it was hard to get around the corners and the low hanging trees, but we made it.

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Timothy W

Verified

July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 080, Loop: G

The worst we have ever experienced. Camp host very disrespectful. Music extremely loud all day, all night. Was told they can’t tell any one to do anything. Camp host even ignored a 15 girl asking for help. DO NOT GO THERE.
I have been going to Dinkey Creek for 30+ years. Absolutely disgusting.

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PATRICIA V

Verified

July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 091, Loop: G

Campsite poorly maintained. Dry long grass throughout the campsite, felt unsafe to make a campfire. Campsite#89 G Loop which would be to my right directly across from the restrooms had 8 tents up, all being used and 20+ individuals camping on site. They also ran their generator all night and DID NOT respect their neighbors and/or the campground rules. I reported this to an older lady at the booth and she stated that she would advise host and ask that they follow up with me. I never received a follow up nor did anyone address the matter. There is NO way the host can say they didn't notice the issue, they definitely would of seen while they were cleaning restrooms or even driving by in golf carts. I paid for my campground from Friday-Sunday and DID NOT get what I expected and feel we I was ignored. I hope to hear from someone soon with feedback and an outcome.

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John G

Verified

July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 126, Loop: K

Camp hosts were exceptional. It couldn't have been better.
Thank You Again

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Carrie S

Verified

July 24, 2026 Stayed at: 079, Loop: G

We have camped up there for over 40 years. We have a trailer and I entered in all the appropriate information when booking a site. We had site 99, which was terrible for trailers. We could not put our trailer in that site and there were many empty sites available. The host told us it was impossible to trade sites. Really?!! We had to purchase another site. Thankfully once we got home, we were refunded but it was a frustrating experience when the host could do nothing to help us when there were sites available.
That seems like a policy that needs to be changed. The host should have the ability to help the people that they are serving. This was an unpleasant beginning of our vacation that had been long awaited. Recreation.org should trust their employees enough to make good decisions for the guests. Sometimes polices need to have exceptions in prefer to offer good customer service.

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July 23, 2026 Stayed at: 057, Loop: E

Very nice area for the campground among the trees and it was handy to have pay showers and a store nearby. Also there were flush toilets near our campsite. The road thru the campground has many large potholes which need repair.
Access to Sequoias grove, Cartwright Lake, Dinkey Lakes and Shaver Lake restaurants was the best part..

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July 23, 2026 Stayed at: 057, Loop: E

Very nice area for the campground among the trees and it was handy to have pay showers and a store nearby. Also there were flush toilets near our campsite. The road thru the campground has many large potholes which need repair.
Access to Sequoias grove, Cartwright Lake, Dinkey Lakes and Shaver Lake restaurants was the best part..

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July 23, 2026 Stayed at: 057, Loop: E

Very nice area for the campground among the trees and it was handy to have pay showers and a store nearby. Also there were flush toilets near our campsite. The road thru the campground has many large potholes which need repair.
Access to Sequoias grove, Cartwright Lake, Dinkey Lakes and Shaver Lake restaurants was the best part..

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Garrett G

Verified

July 22, 2026 Stayed at: 057, Loop: E

It’s an incredibly beautiful place if you’re into extreme hikes and adventuring. The campsites are also gorgeous and have a distinct vanilla/butterscotch/citrus smell of ponderosa pines.

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Location & Directions for Dinkey Creek

Sierra, 53001 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA 93664 United States

Elevation: 1,741 ft

Getting There

From Clovis, California, travel east on Highway 168 to Shaver Lake.

Turn southeast onto Dinkey Creek Road and travel 13 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Shaver Lake, CA - 13 mi

About 22 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 168, which connects to Clovis and leads to Shaver Lake.

Near Kings Canyon National Park

The closest entrance is: Big Stump Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 32.4 mi · 56 min

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: South Entrance

Approximate drive: 48.7 mi · over 1 hr (84 min)

Near Sequoia National Park

The closest entrance is: Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 53.6 mi · over 1 hr (92 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: November 5, 2026

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Population: 371

Nearby city: Clovis, CA

Approx. 35 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 5,636 ft

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