Openings · last 7 days
76
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 76 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232136
When Dinkey Creek reopens
Dinkey Creek's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
162
Openings · last 90 days
180
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dWednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 47 of 180 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (26.1%), with Monday (36) and Thursday (33) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 15:00 and 16:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 76 of 180 detected openings (42.2%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 13.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–24.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 019 | 10 | 5.6% |
| 061 | 9 | 5.0% |
| 066 | 9 | 5.0% |
| 047 | 7 | 3.9% |
| 071 | 7 | 3.9% |
Site 019 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 10. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026 · of 123 monitored sites
Of the 3,660 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 2,926 open for online reservation · 584 reserved · 34 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 116 closed. Of the facility's 123 monitored sites, 120 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
20.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,926 of 3,660 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026Not open online20.1%
Open site-nights2,926 / 3,660
Reserved (of online inventory)584 / 3,510
Weekday openings1,762
Weekend openings1,164
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,762 fall on weekdays and 1,164 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 1,712 of 2,074 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 122 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 035 | 30 |
| 036 | 30 |
| 037 | 30 |
| 038 | 30 |
| 039 | 30 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,926 open site-nights across 120 sites at Dinkey Creek, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 245 2-night, 237 3-night, 151 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 035.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 107 sites take 25 ft, 85 sites take 35 ft, 78 sites take 40 ft. 15 sites of 122 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
Showing 60 of 120 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | 30 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 036 | 50 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 037 | 50 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 038 | 40 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 039 | 45 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 041 | 50 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 042 | 40 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 043 | 40 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 062 | Not recorded | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 064 | Not recorded | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 065 | 35 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 070 | 50 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 075 | 50 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 094 | 40 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 095 | 50 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| 040 | 40 ft | None | 29 | 17 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +17 more |
| 003 | Not recorded | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 009 | 25 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 017 | 50 ft | None | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| 024 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 025 | 30 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 031 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 045 | Not recorded | None | 28 | 21 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 051 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| 056 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 058 | 50 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 072 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 073 | 50 ft | None | 28 | 21 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 081 | 50 ft | None | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| 082 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| 083 | 50 ft | None | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| 085 | Not recorded | None | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| 087 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| 088 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| 089 | 30 ft | None | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| 100 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 101 | 30 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 108 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 21 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| 067 | 40 ft | None | 27 | 21 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +15 more |
| 069 | Not recorded | None | 27 | 27 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +15 more |
| 077 | 50 ft | None | 27 | 21 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +15 more |
| 096 | 50 ft | None | 27 | 21 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +15 more |
| 099 | 40 ft | None | 27 | 21 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +15 more |
| 102 | 40 ft | None | 27 | 21 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +15 more |
| 005 | 35 ft | None | 26 | 21 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +14 more |
| 015 | 29 ft | None | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +14 more |
| 019 | 50 ft | None | 26 | 21 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +14 more |
| 021 | 40 ft | None | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +14 more |
| 023 | 50 ft | None | 26 | 21 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +14 more |
| 027 | 30 ft | None | 26 | 21 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +14 more |
| 033 | 40 ft | None | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +14 more |
| 044 | 30 ft | None | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +14 more |
| 053 | Not recorded | None | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +14 more |
| 057 | Not recorded | None | 26 | 26 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +14 more |
| 066 | 50 ft | None | 26 | 16 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3 +14 more |
| 074 | 50 ft | None | 26 | 21 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +14 more |
| 076 | Not recorded | None | 26 | 21 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +14 more |
| 084 | 30 ft | None | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +14 more |
| 086 | 40 ft | None | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +14 more |
| 090 | 35 ft | None | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +14 more |
About Dinkey Creek
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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. Drinking water and both vault and flush toilets are provided.
Natural Features
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources.
The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
123 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups109 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
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.
Sierra, Shaver Lake, CA 93664559-841-2705
BikingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsSwimming Site
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232136 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232136 · Dinkey Creek · Shaver Lake CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dinkey Creek?
Reservations for Dinkey Creek are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 2,926 of 3,660 tracked site-nights are open (79.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 180 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Dinkey Creek?
Campsite Sniper detected 76 site-date openings at Dinkey Creek in the last 7 days, 162 over 30 days and 180 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Dinkey Creek?
Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 47 of 180 (26.1%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Dinkey Creek?
237 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 035. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Dinkey Creek fit a 35-foot RV?
85 of the 122 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 107 of those 122 sites have a recorded maximum length and 15 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Dinkey Creek?
October 2026, with 1,712 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 2,074.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Dinkey Creek?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 13.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-24.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Dinkey Creek?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
Stop refreshing. Let the app watch it.
Filter
Lakefront, hookups, your RV length, weekends only - set it as picky as you want.
Watch
We run paced availability checks for Dinkey Creek. One watch covers every matching online-reservable site.
Get the ping
When a match opens, you get a push with a Recreation.gov link so you can review and book it yourself.
Alerts monitor online-reservable inventory only; first-come, first-served sites are not included.