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Dinkey Creek Campground
Dinkey Creek is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Sierra National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 123 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on that site[1][2].
What to expect
Recreation.gov describes the campground as spread along its creek in a forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars[5]. Of the 123 campsites, 71 are standard nonelectric, 51 are tent only nonelectric, and 1 is a group site[1]. Recreation.gov shows that 71 sites accept an RV or trailer and 123 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 50 feet[3]. Most sites allow up to 6 people, and the group site range goes up to 50[7]. The listing also notes 24 accessible sites[8]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[9][10].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 123 |
| Site types[1] | 71 standard nonelectric, 51 tent only nonelectric, 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Reservations[2] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[8] | 24 |
| Longest RV or trailer[3] | 50 ft (median 40 ft) |
| Equipment[6] | RV or trailer at 71 sites, tent at 123 sites |
| Pets[11] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[12] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[9] | 2:00 PM |
| Check-out[10] | 12:00 PM |
| People per site[7] | 6 at most sites (6 to 50) |
Before you go
- Reserve through Recreation.gov, where the campground is listed[2].
- Campfires are listed as allowed at all 114 sites with that detail, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
- Pets are listed as allowed at all 123 campsites with that detail[11].
- Site details can lag behind changes on the ground, so confirm with the official page before you go.
Questions people ask
- Can you reserve Dinkey Creek campground?
- Yes, Dinkey Creek can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
- How long an RV can Dinkey Creek fit?
- Recreation.gov lists a longest allowed RV or trailer length of 50 feet at any site[3]. Only 71 sites accept an RV or trailer[6].
- Are dogs allowed at Dinkey Creek?
- Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 123 campsites with this detail listed[11].
- Are campfires allowed at Dinkey Creek?
- Campfires are listed as allowed at all 114 campsites with this detail, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 123 overnight campsites at Dinkey Creek: 71 standard nonelectric, 51 tent only nonelectric, 1 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Dinkey Creek can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Dinkey Creek: 50 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 40 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Dinkey Creek is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Sierra National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov description for Dinkey Creek. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Dinkey Creek: 71 sites accept an RV or trailer and 123 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Dinkey Creek: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 50). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- 24 of the 123 campsites at Dinkey Creek are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Dinkey Creek on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Dinkey Creek on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Dinkey Creek: yes at all 123 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Dinkey Creek: yes at all 114 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.