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
Lyle K
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: H
Camping at Dinkey Creek is really beautiful. A car or a truck with good ground clearance is preferable as some of the roads in the campground loops are not in great shape. Many of the sites are not suitable for a trailer or an RV.
Shira K
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B
We loved this campground. We had two sites, both had plenty of space and conveniently located with a short walk to the restroom. It was a quiet, family-friendly experience. Our camping neighbors were respectful. The creek up the road from the campground was beautiful, and we enjoyed fishing there in the afternoon. The staff and camp host were friendly, and kept the bathrooms clear and fully-stocked with toilet paper. There is a small store as you enter the campground, and the town of Shaver Lake is about 12 miles away. Definitely worth a visit to Shaver Lake, where you can rent boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, etc. Bugs were not too bad and thought it was hot, we were able to find shade. Great experience!
Meredith H
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: F
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It should be posted on the website that there is not potable water at Dinkey Creek so people can plan accordingly.
Meredith H
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: F
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It should be posted on the website that there is not potable water at Dinkey Creek so people can plan accordingly.
Diana B
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: C
The campground was very clean, especially the bathrooms. The sites were spread apart in the C area, which was perfect. Things were quiet. The rangers at the check in were very helpful. Honeymoon Pools was an exceptional place to dip our feet in. The store had ample supplies. Lovely campground and I plan to return again this summer.
Allison S
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: B
It is a wonderful place to visit! You must grab a coffee at the Blue Sky Cafe and check out Shaver Lake. It can be quite cold at night so pack accordingly.
Diana B
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: C
The campground was very clean, especially the bathrooms. The sites were spread apart in the C area, which was perfect. Things were quiet. The rangers at the check in were very helpful. Honeymoon Pools was an exceptional place to dip our feet in. The store had ample supplies. Lovely campground and I plan to return again this summer.
Allison S
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: B
It is a wonderful place to visit! You must grab a coffee at the Blue Sky Cafe and check out Shaver Lake. It can be quite cold at night so pack accordingly.
Jennifer D
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: H
Just as wonderful as I remember from my childhood. Less trees in the campground, so not quite as shaded, but they apparently have had to cut a bunch down because of bark beetles. But don't let that deter you, it's still a magical space. The bathrooms are always clean, and I found the staff to be delightful. I can't wait to go back again!!
Jennifer D
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: H
Just as wonderful as I remember from my childhood. Less trees in the campground, so not quite as shaded, but they apparently have had to cut a bunch down because of bark beetles. But don't let that deter you, it's still a magical space. The bathrooms are always clean, and I found the staff to be delightful. I can't wait to go back again!!
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
