Dinkey Creek

Sierra National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: SHAVER LAKE, CA, CA

Price: From $47 per night

Price range: $47–$275 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (459 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.For facility specific information, please call (559) 841-2705.There is a group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. The rest are a mix of standard or tent-only single sites.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dinkey-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Dinkey Creek offers scenic high country camping along a namesake creek with Ponderosa pines and cedars. Campers praise its location, beauty, and access to nature with multiple swimming holes, fishing, and hiking opportunities.

Wildlife alert: California Spotted Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, Mountain Quail, Douglas' Squirrel, Northern Rubber Boa, Greater Brown Skink, Northern Alligator Lizard

Insider tips for Dinkey Creek: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Visit the day use area at the end of the road for swimming holes and natural water slide Fish and swim at The Slicks and Honeymoon Pool, natural granite pools carved into the creek

Skip Dinkey Creek if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Dinkey Creek: June-August — Fish are stocked through early summer; campground operates May through October.

Nearby campgrounds: Dorabelle Campground (Shaver Lake, CA), Upper Billy Creek Cg (LAKESHORE, CA), College (LAKESHORE, CA), Deer Creek (LAKESHORE, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Dinkey Creek

Cell signal at Dinkey Creek (SHAVER LAKE, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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SHAVER LAKE, CA, CA★ 4.2 (459 reviews)From $47/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.For facility specific information, please call (559) 841-2705.There is a group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. The rest are a mix of standard or tent-only single sites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites24 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Visit the day use area at the end of the road for swimming holes and natural water slide

Fish and swim at The Slicks and Honeymoon Pool, natural granite pools carved into the creek

Best: June-August

Fish are stocked through early summer; campground operates May through October

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: California Spotted Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, Mountain Quail, Douglas' Squirrel, Northern Rubber Boa, Greater Brown Skink, Northern Alligator Lizard

Location

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Getting there →

From Clovis, California, travel east on Highway 168 to Shaver Lake. Turn southeast onto Dinkey Creek Road and travel 13 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sierra National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sierra National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Dinkey Creek cost per night?+
Dinkey Creek costs $47–$275 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Dinkey Creek open?+
Dinkey Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Dinkey Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Dinkey Creek?+
Dinkey Creek can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Dinkey Creek?+
Dinkey Creek is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Dinkey Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Dinkey Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Dinkey Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Dinkey Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$47 /night★ 4.2 (459)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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