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General Store
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Picnic Table
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Average nightly rates120 total sites
RV Sites
68 sites
Tent Sites
52 sites
About Dinkey Creek
Number of accommodations: 120
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
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Year-round
Fishing
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Showers
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1022)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
michelle F
VerifiedOctober 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: C
I had the worst experience ever, there was no showers and on the description it said the showers are working, we haven’t shower for almost three days supposedly it was out of order due to season, and an employee named Jason was so rude to my dad yelling at him and screaming and cursing at him when he could’ve learn some customer service by helping us instead of coming towards us aggressively my family full of kids had to see and hear this rude employee yelling at us. I do not recommend this campsite
There’s no service, no showers, rude employees and it’s expensive. I’ve camp on September 27-30,2024 and it was worst experience for me and my family. The worst thing was that employee Jason he’s rude I still can’t believe he yelled at my dad and curse at him and my dad didn’t do anything but complain about the showers. What kind of campsite is this, I’m going to a different site that has showers and good bathrooms I’m not coming back here again EVER, nor the other people I suggest to move to a different site.
michelle F
VerifiedOctober 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: C
I had the worst experience ever, there was no showers and on the description it said the showers are working, we haven’t shower for almost three days supposedly it was out of order due to season, and an employee named Jason was so rude to my dad yelling at him and screaming and cursing at him when he could’ve learn some customer service by helping us instead of coming towards us aggressively my family full of kids had to see and hear this rude employee yelling at us. I do not recommend this campsite
There’s no service, no showers, rude employees and it’s expensive. I’ve camp on September 27-30,2024 and it was worst experience for me and my family. The worst thing was that employee Jason he’s rude I still can’t believe he yelled at my dad and curse at him and my dad didn’t do anything but complain about the showers. What kind of campsite is this, I’m going to a different site that has showers and good bathrooms I’m not coming back here again EVER, nor the other people I suggest to move to a different site.
Eric M
VerifiedOctober 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: H
Good campsite that's away from the other campsites nearby. Only problem was the amount of wasps that came around whenever cooking/eating. This was during the last weekend of September so the days were still warm. A canopy with a netting would have helped a lot.
Eric M
VerifiedOctober 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: H
Good campsite that's away from the other campsites nearby. Only problem was the amount of wasps that came around whenever cooking/eating. This was during the last weekend of September so the days were still warm. A canopy with a netting would have helped a lot.
Jennifer G
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: E
Dinkey Creek Campground was very nice, clean and relaxing. The bathrooms were always kept clean and the rangers were very friendly. We were not advised of the showers not working during booking the stay but we were there for only 2 nights so it wasn't too bad.
Jennifer G
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: E
Dinkey Creek Campground was very nice, clean and relaxing. The bathrooms were always kept clean and the rangers were very friendly. We were not advised of the showers not working during booking the stay but we were there for only 2 nights so it wasn't too bad.
Monica M
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: G
This experience was not so great this time around. The water was turned off and all bathrooms were locked except the “vault”which are not the flushable ones. So with no working bathrooms and no running water for 4 days was a lil rough.
Monica M
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: G
This experience was not so great this time around. The water was turned off and all bathrooms were locked except the “vault”which are not the flushable ones. So with no working bathrooms and no running water for 4 days was a lil rough.
John C
VerifiedOctober 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: F
Wonderful forest setting with well spaced sites for a bit of quiet. Some offer terrific canyon views. There’s a small very convenient store just outside the entrance, a plus in this lightly populated corner of California, while Shaver Lake with its larger set of amenities is not terribly far west.
I’ll definitely be back.
Alan H
VerifiedOctober 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: B
There was supposed to be running water and flush toilets along with showers. None of the above was available and the water was shut off for the season. What a bait and switch. Very disappointed with the amenities at this campground.
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.
Elevation: 1741 feet
Nearby National Park
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (92 min)
13 mi drive to downtown Shaver Lake (about 22 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: September 11, 2026
