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
melissa g
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: F
This was one of the best camping experiences I've ever had, the bathrooms aren't horrifying, and the camping spaces were far enough apart that you could have some privacy and enjoy the outdoors. Our camp site was also adjacent to the river so we were able to take a 3 minute walk and settle down into the beauty of Dinkey Creek. I highly suggest this campground, I will definitely be returning!
melissa g
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: F
This was one of the best camping experiences I've ever had, the bathrooms aren't horrifying, and the camping spaces were far enough apart that you could have some privacy and enjoy the outdoors. Our camp site was also adjacent to the river so we were able to take a 3 minute walk and settle down into the beauty of Dinkey Creek. I highly suggest this campground, I will definitely be returning!
William K
VerifiedAugust 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: H
Great area, well tended camp with a general store nearby
William K
VerifiedAugust 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: H
Great area, well tended camp with a general store nearby
Chris W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B
We stayed at site 15 in the B loop. Many trees are gone so around 1-5 pm you will have full sun on the area. There are shaded areas, just not in the parking area.
No WiFi, water is not potable so make sure to prepare.
The camp managers are excellent at keeping up bathrooms.
The area is wonderful with the rock slides and pools nearby. We enjoyed also having McKinley grove is also a wonderful nearby attraction for big redwoods.
I just forgot how loud neighbors can be when trying to go to sleep and then in the morning.
Overall it was a great experience getting outdoors. Get ready for the dirt to get everywhere!
Chris W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: B
We stayed at site 15 in the B loop. Many trees are gone so around 1-5 pm you will have full sun on the area. There are shaded areas, just not in the parking area.
No WiFi, water is not potable so make sure to prepare.
The camp managers are excellent at keeping up bathrooms.
The area is wonderful with the rock slides and pools nearby. We enjoyed also having McKinley grove is also a wonderful nearby attraction for big redwoods.
I just forgot how loud neighbors can be when trying to go to sleep and then in the morning.
Overall it was a great experience getting outdoors. Get ready for the dirt to get everywhere!
Paul T
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: C
Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of firewood lying around, some decent swimming holes nearby. Worked fine as a place to stay for a night before backpacking.
Paul T
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: C
Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of firewood lying around, some decent swimming holes nearby. Worked fine as a place to stay for a night before backpacking.
Curt C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: F
Clean campground. Excellent camp hosts. Friendly greeting from campground employee. The campground was very full, but everyone was respectful. Can’t wait to return.
Curt C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: F
Clean campground. Excellent camp hosts. Friendly greeting from campground employee. The campground was very full, but everyone was respectful. Can’t wait to return.
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
