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Dinkey Creek
10 mi east of Shaver Lake, CA · No signal at camp
About Dinkey Creek
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. 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. 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.…
- Fees: $44.00 Single site per night. During holidays fees increase $2 per site. $87.00 Double site per night. During holidays fees increase $4 per…
- Season: May – October
- Managed by: Sierra National Forest, FS
- Where: 10 mi east of Shaver Lake, CA · 37.06809, -119.15703
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinkey Creek | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 11.9 mi |
| Dinkey Mill Backdoor | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Arkansas T4 | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Dinkey Staging | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Pine | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 3.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 9.4 mi
Water fill-up: 10.8 mi
Propane: 18.7 mi
Camps nearby
- A Group Group Campground 0.2 mi
- Campsite · 9 mi E of Shaver Lake 1 mi
- Summit Camping Area 2.6 mi
- Gigantea Campground 4.6 mi
- Duff Creek Campground 5.1 mi
- Bretz Mill Campground 5.1 mi