Housekeeping Camp - Yosemite National Park

Our kids had so much fun. It was a great location in the park. Plus I really appreciated how convenient everything was set up. Four star camping for sure. I could enjoy the kids and vacationing more, because I didn't have to set up the tent, table, fire pit, etc. Just role out the sleeping bags, light the campfire, get the food ready.

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If you want to have the outdoor experience while in the Yosemite Valley with just a little added comfort, then housekeeping cabins are the way to go. You can still have a night time campfire and make a few smores but still be up off the ground while sleeping. Always enjoy our stay at housekeeping!

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good place to crash, just hope next time a family with crying kids don't stay behind me. Nice showers though and friendly staff.

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We stayed at Housekeeping Camp in early October. Everything was very dry and dusty. Camp lodging consists of a "house" with 3 concrete walls and a canvas curtain. The canvas curtain was broken, old, lacked straps for closing and was very dirty. If you book through Expedia you can't get a cabin by the river even if they are vacant. There are campfires […] by every house and grilling facilities. But don't turn your back to your plate, because the raccons who live in the area take liberties and jumb up on the table. Read more

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Very basic accomodations much like camping but with more privacy and less hassle.

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FOR SOMEONE NOT FARMILIAR WITH CAMPING AND WANTS TO GIVE IT A GO THIS IS A GOOD FIT. I AM FAMILIAR WITH CAMPING AND HAVING THE BONUS OF AN ACTUAL BED TO SLEEP IN, A STORE, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, BEDDING, BATHROOMS, SHOWERS, LIGHTING AND POWER SOCKETS MADE IT SO EASY. I DIDN'T WANT IT TOO EASY SO I DID MAKE TIN FOIL DINNERS WITH THE PIT PROVIDED. IF I HAD […] TO DO IT OVER AGAIN I WOULD NOT HAVE BOTHERED WITH BUYING ALL THE FOOD BEFORE HAND AND STAYED A WEEK OR TWO. THE STORE HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND IS MODERATLY PRICED AND THEY HAVE SEVERAL SIMPLE TO ELEGANT PLACES TO EAT IN THE VALLEY. IT IS VERY BASIC AND AS YOU DRIVE BY IT LOOKS SOMEWHAT OF A (CLEAN)SHANTY TOWN, BUT GIVEN THE MAGNIFICENT AND BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS THAT WE SPENT MOST ALL OF OUR TIME IN, THE FRIENDLY, HELPFUL STAFF AND CONVENIENT SHUTTLE BUSES TO EVERYWHERE, IT WAS A SIDE TRIP THAT ENDED UP THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY WIFE AND I'S 1ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON A ROAD TRIP TO SAN FRANSISCO(75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE) AND THE NORTHERN COAST(TREES OF MYSTERY W/ PAUL BUNYON). SIDENOTE: MY WIFE HAS A DISABILITY AND IT WAS A BREEZE FOR HERE IN THE VALLEY. Read more

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Housekeeping camp was a surprisingly pleasant place to stay. Advantages: camp fire ring, food prep area, large bear boxes, electricity (light and outlets) and picnic area in each campsite (fire ring, food prep and picnic area not offered at curry village campsites). Site amenities include showers, bathrooms, ample water spickets throughout the sites, […] and dish washing basins at each bathroom location as well as a amenities to rent linens, camping equipment, etc. There is also a small store on location if you forget anything. Disadvantages: the tents are not secure (only a canvas curtain to keep unwanted people or critters out of your tent) and you are not allowed to burn a campfire in the morning (this may be park-wide). I did not give it a 5- star for cleanliness, comfort and condition because it was, after all, a campground. It does appear that portions of the camp were in the process of being updated with replacement canvas and new wood privacy fences. Overall, It was a great experience and we enjoyed our stay very much. The staff were friendly, also. Read more

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Great stay overall! Not a hotel, but more of a 4* camping. Nice, especially when the weather is fine!

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Housekeeping camp is great for people who aren't traveling with a tent but who want to camp in Yosemite. My husband and our three kids (9, 11, and 13) stayed there for 2 nights and enjoyed our stay. Each housekeeping camp unit has three solid walls and a canvas roof and patio awning. Inside the structure is a two-bed bunk, a full-sized bed, and a metal […] mesh shelf. On the patio is a fixed picnic table with attached chairs and a food preparation shelf (covered with stainless steel). Each unit has its own bear box (where you must store your food at all times when you are not eating or preparing it). You can rent bedding very inexpensively ($2.50 per day for a bedpack that has 2 sheets, 2 blankets, 2 pillows, and 2 pillowcases). We rented a cot for our 11 year old daughter -- it was the biggest cot I have ever seen -- and quite sturdy (it looked brand new -- as did the mattresses -- which were fine). The restrooms, showers, and camp store are close by. You can bike or hike all around Yosemite Village from Housekeeping Camp. We stayed there at the end of April, so it was in the 40's/50's at night -- so we brought our space heater and one electric blanket (in addition to our sleeping bags). Because of the canvas roof, the heat didn't really stay in the "tent" -- but it was a bit warmer inside than it was outside. The rates are not cheap (about twice what we paid at Motel 6 the week before) -- but the location makes it worth it. The staff were friendly and helpful. Read more

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I was very impressed with the customer service and even more impressed when the clerk moved my friend and I next to the river so we could have a nicer view. The actual camp site for each group was clean, featured a convenient food locker so animals would stay clear of your food and each room has two lights; one outside by the table and one inside the […] room. There are three beds to allow for space and there is a nice metal shelf for all and everything you might have packed with you. If you forget blankets or pillows? No worries! They have reasonably priced rentals right by the check in booth. The bonfire pit was simple to use and placed far enough away from the room so the smoke wouldn't interfere with your items. It's close enough to camping since the front door of your room is only a tarp. Checking in and out couldn't be easier and the store located right next to the check in booth proved to be perfectly useful for my friend and I. They have fair pricing with their products and the staff has an all-around great sense of humor, so every encounter avoids being dull or drab. The site itself is right next to a bridge that leads to another part of the park and makes it convenient for picnics or reading by the river if you want to calm down from site-seeing. Read more

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Really a nice experience to stay in such an interesting place. It is an excellent choice for people who would like to try camping, but has less experience and equipment, especially for a small group, just like us who traveled oversea with no tents with us. The fantastic starry sky impressed us most and shall be a can't miss scenery for all those come […] to Yosemite. The bridge over the nearby river of the Camp ground is a good place to see star above. Don't forget to bring with you a star map to recognize constellations. :) One thing to remind is that do remember to take more blankets with you if plan to stay there early spring or later autumn, since it would cold at midnight and there's no heater inside each unit. Besides, it's clean and well equipped with shower, restroom, hot water supply and a small store which can find nearly everything you want. In conclusion, a nice place to stay in beautiful Yosemite. We would like to recommend it to our friends and surely will stay there again next time! Read more

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First time camper? Nothing better than this. As an added benefit, there's a picnic table and a firepit for each unit. Only reason I didn't give this review a 5 is coz the tent itself could use come cleaning. The entire area is filled with trees so keep the area dingy and cold. Although it does make it better during the summer, in the fall...it's odd […] that it's a good 15 deg colder. Read more

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We spent 2 days camping and 2 days at Housekeeping camp. It had a great feel to it. But for us we would rather camp. The room had cob webs and spiders. When we arrived we were greeted by about 25 Squirrels! I did like the fact we had a nice table under a tarp and a high bench (but the squirrels would climb on)...

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This was a bare bones shelter but perfect for the Yosemite experience. The tent provided electric and mattresses. Bedding was an additional couple of bucks. Location was on the valley bed leaving you in awe of the views. Shelters were in a walking distance to the buses which drop you off at various locations throughout the park. It was a great experience. […] If you don't feel like lugging camping gear this is the best option. Read more

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It was quite dirty.

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This is primitive camping. There is electric,one plug in and one outside. Beds are foam two inches thick on twin bunks and five or so on full bunk. Quiet hours ten pm to six am are enforced each unit has a nice patio with picnic table and fire pit with grill. They have ice but expensive per bag. Bear proof food lockers that must be used at all times […] great friendly staff and nice place to start a family tradition. Buses available to go all over the park. Suggest bring a full cooler of ice or one of those plug ins and sleep bags not sheets can rent bedding and chairs for cheap. It is 36 miles to get into the park area or a one hour drive once you reach the boundary from an outside city for time and gas cost worth staying on the inside loop. Basic pass to get in lasts seven days. Read more

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Housekeeping camp is a great way to go camping without the fuss of setting up a tent. I would only recommend staying here when it's warm out since there is no way to keep the heat in, but this hotel is exactly as expected. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful, but there was a lot of confusion regarding where to return rented equipment if checking […] out early and where to get towels for the shower. Overall, Yosemite is absolutely amazing and it is a must to stay within the park if possible. Read more

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My credit card have been charged twice. One by Housekeeping campground, one by Yosemite park. I have sent email but no response.

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Great!

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This is an outdoor camping experience. We where on a motorcycle it was extremely nice to be able to rent pillows and chairs with backs to sit in. We are discussing going back soon!

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Since we were flying from Chicago to Cali to go to Yosemite, we couldnt pack too much camping stuff. This is the best thing to do if you want to be outside but not necessarily sleep on the floor in a tent or if you can't bring all the necessities with you. We brought our own air mattress with bedding, music, booze and made a fun night of it. Amazing […] to wake up in the middle of Yosemite in the morning. Would do it again. Read more

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This is a nice alternative to camping, bring a space heater, there are electrical outlets. Only complaint is its close to main road which is noisy and the boiler in the showers makes noise all night. So if you bring earplugs and are prepared for cold at night it's fine. Its a very convenient location, we didn't even move the car all weekend because […] we could walk or take the shuttle everywhere. I would stay here again. Read more

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It was very nice. I will highly recommend to anyone. Mattress and bed pad was not clean, But we brought our pick nick sheets & sleeping bags so we did not mind. There is a pit outside that you can make your own fire 5-10pm. ( fire wood was about $8 at the shop right at the camp. This store opens at 8am (to 7pm) and they sale everything. you can even […] buy a cup of coffee or tea in the morning) Shower room was very clean and they have soap and shampoo. laundry matt is there also. If you do no bring anything, they rent bath towels and blanket.( $2.50) After 10pm is a quiet time and everyone was pretty quiet. It was right in the heart of the yosemite valley, so after you get to the camp, free bus will take you to everywhere. I would like to go back again!! Read more

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Alot of people probably expect too much from this place. In essence it's a glorified tent made of concrete. Perfectly fine if you're comfortable with camping. We picked up some leaves off the floor on the blankets during the night but not much you can do about it when there's not a fixed door. All in a good stay, with Yosemite it's all about where you […] are not where you're staying. Read more

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Housekeeping Camp Housekeeping Camp Stayed 2 nights in Housekeeping Camp in Oct 2012 as we didn't want to stay in Curry village after the scare of the Hauntavirus. The cabin was dirty and the bed was held up by bricks, a bare dirty mattress,. Luckily, I had my sleeping bag and didn't have to touch the bed. Also the curtain into the hut/cabin was horribly […] dirty. It was more than double the price the nights we stayed. We stayed in a lovely hostel outside Yosemite National Park for about less than half the price at Housekeeping camp. Should have sliding door and keep out the wildlife as we had visitors early one morning. The only good thing was the location of these cabins. Revise your review Revise your review Read more

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It was fairly good and loved the fact you could have a fire. Very cold at night and could have done with extra blankets but last weekend. We werent warned about racoons trying to come into tent at night, or squirrels in the day. The bus stop outside of camp needs to be lit up at night as it is pitch black and very scary and dangerous! The campsite by […] the river was very picturesque though. For camping, I think it was really good. Read more

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Amazing place to stay. Could do with some renovation on rooms but hey it is a camping experience! We loved it cooking on an open fire under the stars by the river :0)

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Got what I wanted. Camping with bed, with fireplace and near the river in the middle of Yosemite!

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Staff did not connect one reservation with the other so they assigned us just on cabin until we pointed out that we had two cabins. Duh

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After cancelling our first nights stay and being told this was fine, we checked-in the following day. Upon check-in we were told the balance was paid and everything was settled. We were never told we had to collect bedding and pay extra for this. Finding this out meant asking other guests and returning to reception, very poor. 3 days after leaving the […] campsite we were charged again for a nights stay. Numerous unanswered e-mails and telephone calls later we have still not received our money back for paying twice. I am very disappointed with the poor customer service here. I would normally expect better in California! AVOID! Read more

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cadre magnifique près du lac mais chambre sale : matelas pas propres et tentures (les portes) sont sales et tachées, c'est dommage.

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Bien situé dans le parc. Campement sympa? Chaque emplacement à son équipement pour faire des BBQ. Douches et toilettes collectives très correctes. Bien ranger sa nourriture, pas seulement à cause des ours, mais aussi pour les ratons laveurs qui sont nombreux le soir, et qui vous volent tout en 2 temps, 3 mouvements ....Je reviendrai volontiers dans […] ce camping. Read more

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Der Aufenthalt entsprach genau der Vorstellung. Eine Übernachtung mitten im Wald ohne großen Komfort. Die Lage und das Erlebnis rechtfertigen aber alles.

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Le cadre est idéal au coeur de Yosemitee, les tentes sont un peu sommaires mais les lits sont plutôt conformtables et vous pouvez louer des draps. L'expèrience est vraiment sympa, vous avez devant votre tente une petite terasse et un barbecue. Par contre il est vrai que l'insonorisation n'est pas idéale, pas de chance si les voisins sont bruyants. En […] bref c'est du camping en plus confortbale ( des lits) et je le recommande vraiment ! Read more

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El acampamiento ofrece tiendas de campings cada una con una cama doble y una litera. En la tienda hay corriente electrica, una luz y espejo que facilitan mucho moverse de noche aunque es recomendable llevarse una linterna porque el camping y la zona no son casi illuminadas para nada de noche. Los baño compartidos eran muy limpios y las duchas espaciosas. […] Ofrecen toallas limpias gratis y hay jabon y champú en las duchas. Para las camas se pueden alquilar sabanas y mantas aunque aconsejaría llevarse un saco de dormir porque por la noche hacia bastante frio y las mantas no eran muy gordas. Read more

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Camping en dur simple et propre tres bien placé

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Très bien situé, au coeur du parc de Yosemite. Expérience à vivre, logement qui change des motels et qui rapproche de la nature.

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Soy montañero, por lo que he dormido en tiendas, refugios, incluso sobre la roca. Yosemite una maravilla. Pero,cuidado. No con los osos, con Housekeeping. Los paquetes de sábana y manta se pagan aparte. Acepto que el sendero tenga baches y no haya iluminación (en los baños, sí -?-). Paso que se llegue con el coche hasta la tienda. Pero la "chabola" […] no tiene nombre. Dos camastros con el colchón forrado de plástico y una alacena de madera que debió pertenecer a Jeremiah Johnson. El refugio se "cierra" con dos paños triangulares de la misma lona-hule de la tienda y dos cintas ( ya sabemos que los osos no saben deshacer lazadas). Creo que por el precio se podía ofertar una choza de madera de las que se pueden encontrar en otros Parques y seguro que se puede adquirir una tienda y acampar en un camping. Es mejor alternativa. Por cierto, la tienda cierra a las 6 p.m., de modo que si, haciendo caso omiso de mi advertencia, elegís ir, llevad comida, sólo podréis comprar bebidas isotónicas en la máquina que hay junto a recepción. Allá vosotros. Read more

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Es kostet leider zu viel. Die Lage ist zwar toll, direkt im Park, aber die Cabins (Zelte), sind nicht sauber und man kann sie nicht gut zumachen. Die Nachtruhe wird nicht eingehalten. Die Feuerstellen machen mehr Rauch als Feuer...Es werden Decken und Kissen für 2.50 $ angeboten, dies ist ok, da es warm hält. Es gibt keine Restaurants auf dem Camp, […] dafür muss man ins Curry Village. Read more

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Nous avons séjourné 1 nuit au Housekeeping Camp. Attention, ce n'est pas une chambre d'hôtel mais une sorte de tente en dur, avec prise électrique et interupteur. Le sol sous le lit (avec matelas) n'est pas vraiment balayé, alors si vous chercher le confort et n'êtes pas dans une optique "camping", passez votre chemin. Les lits ne sont pas confortables, […] il n'y a pas de porte mais une sorte de rideau en plastique à tirer et à accrocher. C'est vraiment basique et rudimentaire. Les toilettes (à côté) ne sont pas super propres, mais pas dégoutantes non plus. Par contre, les douches sont OK. En résumé : si vous cherchez à passer une nuit dans la nature, au contact des écureuils, dans une ambiance camping : cet endroit est fait pour vous. Par contre, si vous cherchez un endroit propre et confortable, passez votre chemin. Mon conseil : lampe de poche obligatoire pour la nuit, ainsi que des vêtements chauds (sac de couchage si vous pouvez). Un mot pour qualifier tout ça : rustique :) Read more

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