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General Store
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
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River Access
Sites & Rates
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
Hiking
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
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!!
Kimberly C
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: J
Clean restrooms - we stayed in Loop J and loved the area. In between the Slicks & Honeymoon pools. The campground was gorgeous, fun area, and one of a kind! Would definitely come back. We heard reports of high yellow jackets and got a trap, but we did not have many in our campsite. Maybe it is a seasonal thing.
Kimberly C
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: J
Clean restrooms - we stayed in Loop J and loved the area. In between the Slicks & Honeymoon pools. The campground was gorgeous, fun area, and one of a kind! Would definitely come back. We heard reports of high yellow jackets and got a trap, but we did not have many in our campsite. Maybe it is a seasonal thing.
Rodger S
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: B
Love this place. Camp host in loop B Awesome. Beware though no potable water. I don't remember that on my last stay. So bring plenty of fresh water. No dump station either. But there is one in Shaver. $30.
Rodger S
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: B
Love this place. Camp host in loop B Awesome. Beware though no potable water. I don't remember that on my last stay. So bring plenty of fresh water. No dump station either. But there is one in Shaver. $30.
Jessica S
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: G
I take a lot of time when choosing campsites making sure it will fit our needs. The site I chose said shade and partial shade (depending which place I looked). Almost every single one of the trees were cut down recently. From 9 am until 5 pm our site was in full sun with nowhere to escape the heat. Maybe if we had an RV it would have been ok but as tent campers it was too much.
Jessica S
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: G
I take a lot of time when choosing campsites making sure it will fit our needs. The site I chose said shade and partial shade (depending which place I looked). Almost every single one of the trees were cut down recently. From 9 am until 5 pm our site was in full sun with nowhere to escape the heat. Maybe if we had an RV it would have been ok but as tent campers it was too much.
gary w
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: I
Great staff, clean site, well organized
Hilary L
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: E
Access to the creek from our site was a little tough, wish our site was closer to it, but still fun to hang out there! Nearby creek trail was not well maintained. Restrooms were clean, but no soap/sanitizer provided so bring your own.
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
