Dinkey Creek
Open for the 2026 season. Temporary fire restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 have been lifted. The campground operates May through October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov; some sites first-come, first-served.
National Forest System Roads
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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.…
Forest Order - Recreation Sites, Roads, and Trails
The net effect of this order is to reopen Kinnikinnick Campground and Florence Lake Picnic Area (i.e removing them from Exabit A of the Forest Recreation Closure list).
About
Dinkey Creek Campground is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars in the Sierra National Forest. The high country setting at 5,900 feet elevation offers a scenic destination with trees, streams, and open space. The campground has 127 individual sites plus one group site that accommodates up to 50 people. Two natural swimming areas, The Slicks and Honeymoon Pool, feature pools carved out of granite and are popular during summer months. Anglers can fish Dinkey Creek for brown and rainbow trout. The Dinkey Creek Trail provides hiking access, and mountain bikers have trail options in the area. McKinley Grove, famous for its giant redwoods, is just 6 miles away. All sites have paved spurs, picnic tables, and fire grills. The campground provides both flush and vault toilets, potable water, and accessible showers when the nearby Dinkey Creek Inn is open. This is bear country with no cell service; food must be stored properly. The Dinkey Creek Inn nearby offers supplies and a cafe.
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $92 - $275 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| vista@vista-rec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (559) 841-2705 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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