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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
July 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: E
Very nice area for the campground among the trees and it was handy to have pay showers and a store nearby. Also there were flush toilets near our campsite. The road thru the campground has many large potholes which need repair.
Access to Sequoias grove, Cartwright Lake, Dinkey Lakes and Shaver Lake restaurants was the best part..
Carrie S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: G
We have camped up there for over 40 years. We have a trailer and I entered in all the appropriate information when booking a site. We had site 99, which was terrible for trailers. We could not put our trailer in that site and there were many empty sites available. The host told us it was impossible to trade sites. Really?!! We had to purchase another site. Thankfully once we got home, we were refunded but it was a frustrating experience when the host could do nothing to help us when there were sites available.
That seems like a policy that needs to be changed. The host should have the ability to help the people that they are serving. This was an unpleasant beginning of our vacation that had been long awaited. Recreation.org should trust their employees enough to make good decisions for the guests. Sometimes polices need to have exceptions in prefer to offer good customer service.
John G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: K
Camp hosts were exceptional. It couldn't have been better.
Thank You Again
PATRICIA V
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: G
Campsite poorly maintained. Dry long grass throughout the campsite, felt unsafe to make a campfire. Campsite#89 G Loop which would be to my right directly across from the restrooms had 8 tents up, all being used and 20+ individuals camping on site. They also ran their generator all night and DID NOT respect their neighbors and/or the campground rules. I reported this to an older lady at the booth and she stated that she would advise host and ask that they follow up with me. I never received a follow up nor did anyone address the matter. There is NO way the host can say they didn't notice the issue, they definitely would of seen while they were cleaning restrooms or even driving by in golf carts. I paid for my campground from Friday-Sunday and DID NOT get what I expected and feel we I was ignored. I hope to hear from someone soon with feedback and an outcome.
Timothy W
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: G
The worst we have ever experienced. Camp host very disrespectful. Music extremely loud all day, all night. Was told they can’t tell any one to do anything. Camp host even ignored a 15 girl asking for help. DO NOT GO THERE.
I have been going to Dinkey Creek for 30+ years. Absolutely disgusting.
erin r
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: B
It was very tight to get our trailer thru the campground. The spot was great but if you have a trailer be prepared. Our’s is a 32ft toy hauler and it was hard to get around the corners and the low hanging trees, but we made it.
Samuel H
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: B
Amazing gem in the Sierras! Nice and quiet place. Perfect spot for families with small kids who like to play in water!
James B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: F
Dinkey Creek is a great place for families and groups of friends to camp. The restrooms were very kept. I do suggest that you research your campsite selection as many are quite sunny. I would suggest a pop-up shade. Our sites were 73 and 74 - 74 was shading in the morning and evening and 73 was sunny all day.
We enjoyed swimming in various water holes and there was lots of fishing but nothing caught. We will be up there again!
Nicholas L
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: C
I wanted to like it but there was garbage down by the creek, it was very loud at night and just felt a bit overwhelming. If you have a large group could be a great place to camp for this camper it was a bit big.
Natalie B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: F
The camp hosts were great. My family had a great time, access the trash, bathrooms, and running water were great. The bathroom wasn't too far. Very good experience.
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
