Dinkey Campground
Open for the season from May through October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Fire restrictions lifted as of the 2026 season. Senior/Access Pass holders receive 50% discount on single sites.
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 10:56AM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...-Moderate Heat Risk
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Supervisor's Office: Temporary Closure
In compliance with the 48-notice received from the City of Clovis, the Sierra National Forest Supervisor’s Office, located at 1600 Tollhouse Road, will be temporarily closed during a cape seal road project on Friday, June 5. For convenience, many SNF staff will remain remotely available.…
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Order 05-15-00-26-04 is part of the Sierra National Forest's responsibility to implement Designated Wilderness Use policies. The purpose of the Order is to protect natural resources and wilderness values while also providing for public safety. The Order is renewed every two years in accordance…
Food and Refuse Storage
Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all unattended food and garbage within Developed Recreation Sites on the Sierra National Forest be secured in bear‑resistant containers.
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
The Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all overnight visitors in Wilderness areas must use approved hard‑sided bear canisters or properly counter‑balance their food at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree.
Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Effective through July 27, 2026 allowing for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails (supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19).
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
About
Dinkey Creek Campground is a well-developed facility located adjacent to Dinkey Creek in the High Sierra region of Sierra National Forest. The campground spreads along the banks of the creek through a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars, providing a scenic high country setting with shade, streams, and open space. The campground offers 127 individual sites plus one group site that accommodates up to 50 people. Sites are a mix of standard and tent-only configurations. All sites feature paved spurs, picnic tables, and fire grills. Both flush and vault toilets are provided throughout the facility, and potable drinking water is available. ADA-accessible sites are also available. An on-site amphitheater hosts interpretive programs on summer weekends covering topics like local history, wildflowers, constellations, and forestry. A campground host is present during the operating season. Pay showers are available nearby when Dinky Lakes Inn is open. Reservations are handled through Recreation.gov, with individual sites bookable six months in advance and group sites twelve months in advance.
Directions
Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis towards Prather. Continue through Prather to Shaver Lake. Just before reaching Shaver Lake, turn right on Dinkey Creek Road. Travel 11.7 miles east to the intersection of Dinkey Creek Road and McKinley Grove Road. Continue north on Dinkey Creek Road for 0.3 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $47 - $275 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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