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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
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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
Alejandra H
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: E
By spot had a loft of grass, I had to put it down so I can put my tent. Not enough shade.
Dore L
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: E
Spot E 059. Pit toilets no showers but super clean. Large camp spots. So many beautiful spots to check out. Honeymoon pool for fishing, rock slides for swimming, and abandoned logging village for hiking.
Brett S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: G
One of our favorite family trips! Dinkey is a awesome campground with wonderful staff. Highly recommended!
Linda A
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: G
I've been coming to Dinkey Creek since I was 11 and I'm 65 now! Usually the staff is so friendly and nice but not this year! They weren't unfriendly but not friendly! They told me they were busy cleaning over 60 sites but I saw maybe 2 times they cleaned a spot and the toilets were always backed up! I Love this place not only for the Beauty but the Friendliness of the staff and I was disappointed this time. I'll still continue to come as I Love this Place!
Alexis J
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: C
We had an amazing stay at Dinkey Creek Campground and can’t wait to come back! The campground is beautiful, well-maintained, and surrounded by towering trees that provide plenty of shade. Dinkey Creek is crystal clear and was a huge hit with both the kids and adults! We spent hours swimming, exploring, and relaxing by the water.
The location is perfect for outdoor adventures. We enjoyed hiking, fishing, and taking short drives to nearby Shaver Lake and McKinley Grove to see the giant sequoias. It was the perfect balance of adventure and peaceful downtime.
The campsites were spacious and gave us enough room to spread out while still feeling connected to nature. We also appreciated how family-friendly the campground was. It made for an unforgettable trip with our large group, and everyone—from the youngest kids to the grandparents—had a great time.
If you’re looking for a scenic mountain getaway with beautiful water, great hiking, and a relaxing atmosphere, Dinkey Creek is hard to beat. Highly recommend!
Miriam G
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: E
I booked this trip for my birthday and had an incredible experience! I can’t go back!
Tina D
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: F
Check in was easy and the bathroom was clean. Our site was very nice and quiet all around. Love going camping at Dinkey creek!!
Liisa J
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: F
This is one of the best locations at this campsite. Behind some boulders for privacy with a perfect view of the mountains past the creek. Flushing toilets and sink in one bathroom nearby. The other was outhouse style. Both very clean. The camp host is lovely and very accessible. Super fun campsite with natural pools of icey water to play and lounge in. Very cool 80 yr old logging village preserved to walk through with wonderful descriptions to read. Loved it here
Reid E
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: C
The campsite was clean and accessible. The campground was not crowded. The bathrooms were cleaned and stocked. The camp hostess, Tammy, was welcoming and helpful with information about local events. The creek is nearby and accessible. There are many things to see and do within a short walk or drive. Recommend the pine logging town just up the hill.
Marin W
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: E
We stayed here for one night before our backpacking trip. It’s a big campground that was crowded and was a little noisy late at night during 4th of July weekend. So I understand people wanted to party. The bathrooms were clean.
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
