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
Shelley S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: E
Always a great place to camp.
Shelley S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: E
Always a great place to camp.
Yonaton N
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: E
Great location. Had fun but a bit far from the bathrooms. Definitely the best spot to get away from other campers
Yonaton N
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: E
Great location. Had fun but a bit far from the bathrooms. Definitely the best spot to get away from other campers
Rosie T
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: F
We had a great time at Dinky Creek, camp site were cleaned bathrooms were cleaned and disinfected. The couple who was charge of sites were super friendly and were always checking bathrooms. Check in on day of reservation was easy so was checking out . Thank you staff from DC for making our yearly camping a memorable one again.
Rosie T
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: F
We had a great time at Dinky Creek, camp site were cleaned bathrooms were cleaned and disinfected. The couple who was charge of sites were super friendly and were always checking bathrooms. Check in on day of reservation was easy so was checking out . Thank you staff from DC for making our yearly camping a memorable one again.
Etna C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: J
J114 campsite was a great spot lots of shade and space. Dinkey Creek overall is awesome. We've camped here every year since 2016 and we always look forward to our next trip. You won't be disappointed.
Etna C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: J
J114 campsite was a great spot lots of shade and space. Dinkey Creek overall is awesome. We've camped here every year since 2016 and we always look forward to our next trip. You won't be disappointed.
Gene N S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: K
The campgrounds and campsite were GREAT and the staff was amazing. Unfortunately, we did not realize there was no potable water at the campgrounds to fill our trailer. We scrabbled, survived and got our tank filled. We would have driven there with a full water tank otherwise. The website should have been very clear about that. THIS is now one of our favorite all time campgrounds. Highly recommended.
Gene N S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: K
The campgrounds and campsite were GREAT and the staff was amazing. Unfortunately, we did not realize there was no potable water at the campgrounds to fill our trailer. We scrabbled, survived and got our tank filled. We would have driven there with a full water tank otherwise. The website should have been very clear about that. THIS is now one of our favorite all time campgrounds. Highly recommended.
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
