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Campground
Dinkey Creek
Sierra National Forest, California
About this campground
There is a picnic site located on large sandy flat above the creek at the north end of the campground.
Dinkey Creek is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars.
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources.
Map
Loading map
- Latitude
- 37.068093° N
- Longitude
- 119.157025° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Hike-in
- Drive-in
- Boat-inCommunity report
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sites
- CabinsCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- Amphitheater
- Fires
- ADA access
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- Trash serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Parking
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 50 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Dinkey Creek is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars. The facility's high country setting with trees, streams and open space, make it a scenic destination for all types of visitors.
Facilities
There is a group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. The rest are a mix of standard or tent-only single sites.
An on-site amphitheater offers educational programs on summer weekends. There is a picnic site located on large sandy flat above the creek at the north end of the campground.
All sites have paved spurs, picnic tables and fire grills; accessible sites are available. Drinking water and both vault and flush toilets are provided.
Recreation
Dinkey Creek has 2 swimming areas: The Slicks and Honeymoon Pool, both of which contain pools carved out of granite. Anglers can fish Dinkey Creek for brown and rainbow trout.
Hikers can walk the Dinkey Creek Trail. Mountain bikers also have trail access in this area.
Natural Features
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural
resources.
The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
Nearby Attractions
McKinley Grove is 6 miles away. Famous for its giant Redwoods, the area offers leisurely hikes and picnicking opportunities.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Day Use AreaAmphitheater
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Interpretive ProgramsEducational Programs
- Camping
- BikingMountain Biking
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Amphitheater
- Host
- Parking Area
- Water
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Tent Only Non-Electric
51 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 10
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 50 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 11 flagged accessible
Standard Non-Electric
71 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 10
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 50 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 13 flagged accessible
Group Standard Non-Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 50
- Maximum vehicles
- 10
- Maximum vehicle length
- 25 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Max Changes
- 3 change(s) per reservation
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive days
- Max Stay
- 14 days
- Minimum stay
- 1 consecutive days
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 0 days
- Weekend minimum
- 0 days
- Reservation cutoff
- 1 day(s) prior to arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 50 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 10 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Dinkey Creek's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Sierra National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 17, 2026
- Next release
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 30, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 16, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $275 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 30, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $275 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 30, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 30, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 30, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 30, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 28, 2028 – Oct 14, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $275 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 28, 2028 – Oct 14, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 28, 2028 – Oct 14, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 28, 2028 – Oct 14, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $47 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 28, 2028 – Oct 14, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $92 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Please register at the campground office; if closed, register the following morning
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals.
- Two pets per site and leashed at all times.
- Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle for single site or one vehicle for single tent camping. Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles for double tent only camping. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the High Sierra Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (559) 855-5355
- Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Click here to learn more about the Sierra National Forest
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Clovis, California, travel east on Highway 168 to Shaver Lake. Turn southeast onto Dinkey Creek Road and travel 13 miles to the campground.
Facility contact
559-841-2705