Can you reserve a site at Dinkey Fisherman Picnic Site?

No. Dinkey Fisherman Picnic Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Dinkey Fisherman Picnic Site

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sierra National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,695 ft
Elevation

Located on the east side of Dinkey Creek. Picnic site is located on large sandy flat above Dinkey Creek. Good shade provide from cedar and pine trees. Provides fisherman access to Dinkey Creek.

Stoves: Yes, grill- NO FIRES

Getting there

Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis towards Prather. Continue through Prather to Shaver Lake. Just before you reach Shaver Lake turn right on the Dinkey Creek Road. Travel 11.7 miles east to the Intersection of the Dinkey Creek Road and the McKinley Grove Road. Turn right and travel over bridge. Turn left just past the bridge to access the Dinkey Fisherman Picnic Area.

37.06682, -119.15275 · 37°4'0.5"N 119°9'9.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 51°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	52	56	63	68	77	85	93	93	88	77	60	51
Low °F	39	40	43	47	54	61	69	69	64	54	45	38
Precip in	5.5	4.9	5.0	2.6	1.4	0.4	0.2	0.1	0.2	1.4	2.1	4.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Dinkey Fisherman Picnic Site

Can you reserve a site at Dinkey Fisherman Picnic Site?: No. Dinkey Fisherman Picnic Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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