Dinkey Creek Lakes

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A series of alpine lakes fed by Dinkey Creek in the Sierra National Forest, surrounded by 10,000-foot peaks and offering hiking, fishing, and rock climbing.

Before You Go

Hours prices and conditions change without notice. Always verify directly with the location before your visit.

How To Get There?

Take Hwy 168 east from Fresno then turn onto Dinkey Creek Rd and follow to trailhead

Distance From Fresno

65 miles

Drive Time From Fresno

1.5 hours

Elevation

8000

Season

May to October

Day Use Hours

Sunrise to Sunset

Fees

Day Use: Varies
Camping: Varies

Boat Launch Fee: N/A

America the Beautiful Pass: Yes

Free Admission: No

Fee Notes: Fees subject to change

Managed By

USDA Sierra National Forest

— WATER & SWIMMING —

Swimming Allowed: Yes
Water Type: Alpine Lake
Swimming Area: Lakeshores
Surface Acres: Unknown
Shoreline Miles: Unknown
Max Depth: Unknown

— BOATING —

Motorboats Allowed: No
Boat Launch Ramps: 0
Marina On Site: No
Marina Name:

— FISHING —

Fishing: Yes
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Fishing License Required: Yes

— FACILITIES —
Restrooms:

Yes

Flush Toilets:

Yes

Showers:

No

Drinking Water:

Yes

Picnic Tables:

Yes

BBQ Grills:

Yes
Playground: No
Group Picnic Area: Yes

— CAMPING —

Campground: Yes
Number of Campsites: Varies
RV Hookups: No
Dump Station: No
Boat Rentals: No
Kayak Rentals: No
Store / Snack Bar: No
Restaurant On Site: No

— DOGS —

Dogs Allowed: Yes
Dogs on Leash: Yes

Before You Go

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