Willow Meadow Trailhead - Dinkey Lakes Wilderness

Willow Meadow Trailhead - Dinkey Lakes Wilderness

Page Type Page Type: Trailhead
Location Lat/Lon: 37.15016°N / 119.10592°W
Additional Information Elevation: 8 ft / 2 m

Dinkey Lakes Wilderness

This is one of several trailheads leading in to the Sierra National Forest "Dinkey Lakes Wilderness."

DINKEY LAKES WILDERNESS

Location

From Clovis: Take highway 168 toward Shaver Lake. Turn east on Dinkey Creek Road. Follow to Rock Creek Road (National Forest Road 9) turn left. Head north to Road 9S10 then right. Follow Forest road 9S10 to Forest road 9S62 follow road east to the trailhead.

Road Surface

Dirt/Rock road - TAKE THE ROCK PART SERIOUS!

Season

June through October (snow conditions permitting)

Common Destinations

Mystery Lake, First and Second Dinkey Lakes, Rock Lake. Dogtooth Peak, Coyote Lake, & The There Sisters.

Permits & Quota

Yes. Permits are required for overnight camping in wilderness areas. First-come/first-served walk in permits may be obtained at the Sierra National Forest: High Sierra Ranger Station in Prather; Dinkey Creek Visitor Station , or Supervisors Office in Clovis.

Daily Advance Reservations: 18
Daily First-come-First-serve: 12

Reservations

Yes. Permits may be reserved up to one-year in advance, reservations fees apply. Completed reservations forms may be mailed to:

High Sierra Ranger District
P.O. Box 559
Prather, CA 93651

Trailhead Facilities

Day use and overnight parking.

Nearby Campgrounds

Dinkey Creek Campground,

Dinkey Creek