Adeline R
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 Stayed at: 112, Loop: I
Great location and swimming area. My only complaint is the lack of bear boxes. Also be aware they only provide non-potable water
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1058 reviews
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.
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August 17, 2021 Stayed at: 112, Loop: I
Great location and swimming area. My only complaint is the lack of bear boxes. Also be aware they only provide non-potable water
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August 17, 2021 Stayed at: 112, Loop: I
Great location and swimming area. My only complaint is the lack of bear boxes. Also be aware they only provide non-potable water
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August 14, 2021 Stayed at: 095, Loop: H
Need bear boxes
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August 14, 2021 Stayed at: 063, Loop: F
You need to let campers know farther in advance concerning the lack of drinking water. We were led to believe that the water issue would be resolved by our start date. But that was not the case. Luckily I did not trust the situation to be resolved and carried up plenty of water for my group. Others in my family were more trusting and ran out of drinking water. For as much as we are charge to camp in this campground, an auxiliary water source should have been provided. ( Tanks of potable water) And at least accurate info concerning the water situation. Last year the water was not safe to drink and no advance notice was given.
Also, if bears are going to continue to be present, bear boxes for food should be provided.
thank you
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August 14, 2021 Stayed at: 095, Loop: H
Need bear boxes
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August 14, 2021 Stayed at: 063, Loop: F
You need to let campers know farther in advance concerning the lack of drinking water. We were led to believe that the water issue would be resolved by our start date. But that was not the case. Luckily I did not trust the situation to be resolved and carried up plenty of water for my group. Others in my family were more trusting and ran out of drinking water. For as much as we are charge to camp in this campground, an auxiliary water source should have been provided. ( Tanks of potable water) And at least accurate info concerning the water situation. Last year the water was not safe to drink and no advance notice was given.
Also, if bears are going to continue to be present, bear boxes for food should be provided.
thank you
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August 13, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: B
The days are beautiful but the nights after 8 years of going to Dinkey Creek now have bears roaming the camp sites, mostly loop B and C. I checked in after hours, no notices of bears at the checkin office. Very scary with my children. Several sites were raided by bears, a sting of car alarms throughout the night tell you the path the bear is on. I just wish someone had told be not to choose the loop most frequented by the bears.
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August 13, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: B
The days are beautiful but the nights after 8 years of going to Dinkey Creek now have bears roaming the camp sites, mostly loop B and C. I checked in after hours, no notices of bears at the checkin office. Very scary with my children. Several sites were raided by bears, a sting of car alarms throughout the night tell you the path the bear is on. I just wish someone had told be not to choose the loop most frequented by the bears.
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August 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.
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August 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.
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Sierra, 53001 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA 93664 United States
Elevation: 1,741 ft
From Clovis, California, travel east on Highway 168 to Shaver Lake.
Turn southeast onto Dinkey Creek Road and travel 13 mi to the campground.
The campground is accessible via Highway 168, which connects to Clovis and leads to Shaver Lake.
The closest entrance is: Big Stump Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 32.4 mi · 56 min
The closest entrance is: South Entrance
Approximate drive: 48.7 mi · over 1 hr (84 min)
The closest entrance is: Ash Mountain Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 53.6 mi · over 1 hr (92 min)
Check out time
12PM
Last updated: November 5, 2026