In 1923, yosemites most influential concession operator, the curry family, established yosemites first lowercost housekeeping camp with unfurnished lodging and no meals. Housekeeping camp, yosemite national park tripadvisor. The normal layout sleeps 4 people in the 2 bunk beds and a double bed. All units have a campfire ring with a grill grate and a bearproof food storage locker. Reservations are required all year for yosemite valleys car campgrounds and summer through fall. Laundry facilities, a 24hour front desk, and express checkout are available at this hotel. Housekeeping camp yosemite national park,yosemite national. How to make a reservation yosemite national park u. Yosemite national park has popular campgrounds, of which up to seven are on a reservation system. Housekeeping camp is one of the best options to camp within yosemite valley. We are coming from chicago so wont be able to carry a ton. Advantages of camping in the valley cheaper than a lodge camping experience right in the center of the valley, which allows you to stroll at night easy access to all yosemite destinations camp right on the merced river takes the tent stuff out of the equation giving you best of both worlds, kinda like a.
Yosemite forum view topic booking housekeeping camp. Housekeeping camp is another yosemite favorite, especially for those who love the. Getting the yosemite reservation you want can be a dogeatdog event. Two perks of this camp are its location on the banks of the merced river that runs through yosemite valley, and its campfire ring. Visitors to housekeeping camp should know, however, that linens are not provided. You can stay at a hoteltype of lodging, cabin, or tent camp. Yosemite could accommodate those with strollers by placing racks on the outside of the bus allowing patrons to place them outside rather than on the small rack inside the bus. Hop on the free shuttle bus housekeeping camp to various locations in yosemite valley.
You can cook and swim right outside your front door. You should know that while the campsites in sections a, k and j are along the river, there is a wooden rail fence between those campsites and the river with signs that say to keep out as they are trying to restore the river bank. Overlooking yosemite falls and half dome, housekeeping camp features threesided concrete structures with a canvas roofs and privacy curtains. Centrally located in yosemite valley, housekeeping camp features. Yosemite lodging experience yosemite national park ca. North pines campground discover yosemite national park.
Take i5 north or i405 north to i5 to highway 99 north to highway 41 north fresno into yosemite national park. Yosemite national park is among the nations most revered and renowned national treasures. What the camp lacks in privacy, its central location near yosemite valley and the river make up for it. There is also a beach on the river where you can swim. Housekeeping camp yosemite national park is located at 9005 southside drive in yosemite valley. Bring a power bar for charging phones, batteries etc. Housekeeping camp was indicated at its present location as camp 16 on a map in 1921 and remained designated camp 16 until the 1970s. Perched alongside the merced river in the middle of the valley, the camp features threesided concrete structures with canvas roofs and privacy curtains. Guest must rent or otherwise provide their own sheets, pillows, and other bedding. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Housekeeping camp campground, yosemite national park. Yosemite valley, with its dramatic cliffs and waterfalls, is the most intensively visited area of the park, attracting more than three million people per year. Housekeeping camp is not intended to be a fancy hotel its a camp smack in the middle of the glorious yosemite valley.
Yosemite housekeeping camp perfect for those who love camping outdoors but dont want the hassle of setting up a tent, housekeeping camp is a yosemite favorite. Yosemite housekeeping camp yosemite national park, ca. All food and food related items including coolers and any product with a scent including soap, toothpaste, chapstick and deodorant must be stored in the bearproof lockers. Perched alongside the merced river in the middle of the yosemite valley, housekeeping camp features threesided concrete structures with a canvas roofs and. Checking out the falls housekeeping camp, yosemite. Perched alongside the merced river in the middle of the valley, the camp features threesided concrete structures with a canvas roofs and privacy curtains. Overall yosemite and housekeeping camp is a very family friendly park, with plenty of wide walkways for extra wide strollers.
Housekeeping camp and our visit to yosemite national park taste. Look inside yosemite valley housekeeping camp youtube. I am hoping to book for a larger group and may require 3 sites for the same dates in july. Or can you rent most of these at the camp store for a reasonable price. Jul 03, 2017 other restrooms are located throughout the camp. These are three hard wall sided cottages with a canvas tent opening. A short history of the oddlynamed housekeeping camp in yosemite. Each unit has electric, tables, fire ring and beds. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. My girlfriend and i are going to be staying there for 2 nights in may 20 and we are looking to book in the next few days. Perched alongside the merced river in the middle of the yosemite valley, housekeeping camp features threesided concrete structures with a canvas roofs and privacy curtains. Camp 4 has a dirt access route leading to many level sites, however, none is designated accessible and there are no designated accessible parking spaces. Booking housekeeping camp by dan mon mar 29, 2010 3. Housekeeping camps units are the only accommodations in yosemite where outdoor cooking is permitted.
What you need to know to plan a great trip to housekeeping camp in. Please read for the latest updates on closures impacting our operations. If youre booking something in high demand as i assume the housekeeping camp is in the summer or memorial daymemorial day weekend is the busiest days of the entire year for yosemite, then you need to use the phone, not the web. There are 266 units, each of which will sleep up to 6 people. See all 34 photos taken at housekeeping camp by 209 visitors. Housekeeping camp now closed yosemite national park, ca. See 34 photos and 4 tips from 185 visitors to housekeeping camp. Housekeeping camp, yosemite national park alltrips. All food and food related items including coolers and any product with a scent including soap, toothpaste, chapstick and deodorant must be stored in. There are no rv sites or personal tent sites available at this location.
There are a whopping 266 units in the housekeeping camp, which can sleep 6 guests each. The cabins are a convenient accommodation for those travelling without their own tent, though it gets chilly at night, more so than in a tent, be aware of this. From april through september, reservations are essential and even the firstcome, firstserved campgrounds usually fill by noon often earlier from april through september campground reservations. Yosemite housekeeping camp is a favorite, perfect for those who love camping but dont want the hassle of setting up a tent. Nearby yosemite valley lodge and yosemite village showers. Amphitheater and n 0 7 6 housekeeping village camp yosemite. Yosemite national park tourism yosemite national park hotels. When you stay overnight at yosemite park you have a few options for lodging. I have sent dan a better copy of the housekeeping camp map. Yosemite housekeeping camp has some excellent views of half dome and beautiful yosemite falls. Perfect for those who love camping outdoors but dont want the hassle of setting up a tent, housekeeping camp is a yosemite favorite. Photos at housekeeping camp now closed yosemite national. Housekeeping camp yosemite national park park ranger john. Much like curry village, guests get a great view of half dome and yosemite falls.
Oct 11, 2017 drive thru video of upper pines campground yosemite valley rv tent camping lodging duration. Housekeeping camp in yosemite national park is a great value in lodging. Housekeeping camp in yosemite national park hotel frommers. Housekeeping camp yosemite national park, yosemite national. Housekeeping camp is located in yosemite valley near curry village. Housekeeping camp contains its own beach along the merced river, laundry facility, shower facility, bathrooms, and a grocery store. Housekeeping camp offers convenience, good value and a stunning setting to explore yosemite valley. The only reason we are considering housekeeping camp is because of the ability to easily book 3 separate sites next to each other without playing musical sites to accomplish it.
If youre having difficulty finding space, consider looking for a reservation for fewer nights. Apr 07, 2014 housekeeping camp was indicated at its present location as camp 16 on a map in 1921 and remained designated camp 16 until the 1970s. If you are going during the summer months, you must book way in. This would be impossible with the campground reservation system, so i. Yosemite reservation national park lodging and hotels. Hi all, does anyone have a genuine active promo code for housekeeping camp in yosemite please. Perched alongside the merced river in the middle of the valley, the camp features threesided concrete. The proximity to the river and the views of the riverside units are very intriguing, but it seems like even that is a crapshoot and specific sites wont be guaranteed.
Yosemite national park yosemite, ca 95389 aramark is an authorized concessioner of the national park service and is the primary concessioner in yosemite national park. California, housekeeping camp yosemite national park. This familyfriendly yosemite national park hotel is located in yosemite village, within 1 mi 2 km of yosemite visitor center and yosemite falls. Yosemite village half dome village ice phone n s e w. I would normally book a campsite but knowing how crazy busy this place is. North pines campground is located in breathtaking yosemite national park in central californias rugged sierra nevada mountain range at an elevation of 4000 feet. Yosemite housekeeping camp discover yosemite national park. Yosemite falls as seen from housekeeping camp facilities at housekeeping camp. Not permitted learn more about pet regulations accessibility. Explore yosemite with the kids at housekeeping camp. A look at housekeeping camp at yosemite national park the good and.
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