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Housekeeping Camp

9005 Southside Drive, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA 95389
Housekeeping Camp
Real Traveler Rating: 2.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews from 1 source
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call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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    "It is fun to have a camp fire outside the room though." source Orbitz

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Housekeeping Camp is located along a section of the Merced River in the center of Yosemite Valley. This is the ideal location for those who like to camp outdoors without the bother of setting up a tent. Housekeeping Camp features sandy beaches for swimming and sunbathing, plus great views of Yosemite Falls and Half Dome. Housekeeping Camp is also the only lodging facility that allows guests to cook their own meals, with each unit having an outdoor fire-pit and grill.Each of the 266 units in the Housekeeping Camp area will sleep up to six people. The units consist of three concrete walls, a concrete floor, double canvas roof and a fourth curtain wall. The curtain separates the sleeping area from a covered patio that's furnished with picnic table, bear-proof food storage container and a privacy fence.

Check-in Time:

5:00 PM

Check-out Time:

11:00 AM

Total Rooms:

266 rooms.266

Total Floors:

0 floors.

Rooms:

Non-River Housekeeping Camp Unit:Each of the 266 units in the Housekeeping Camp area will sleep up to six people. The units consist of three concrete walls, a concrete floor, double canvas roof and a fourth curtain wall. The curtain separates the sleeping area from a covered patio that's furnished with picnic table, bear-proof food storage container and a privacy fence.Camp along the river Housekeeping Camp is located along a sandy bank of the Merced River and offers great views of Yosemite Falls and Half Dome. This is the ideal location for those who like to camp outdoors without the bother of setting up a tent. And for the best barbecues in the best back yard around, there's an outdoor fire-pit and grill. Bedpacks may be rented for $2.50 per night, and include 2 sheets, 2 blankets, and 2 pillows. Sleeps 4. Please inquire at the front desk at check-in. There is a $10.00 fee for each change or complete cancellation per unit.

Price

$76 per site (up to 4 people; $5.25 per extra person), Inexpensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

Yosemite National Park

Area

* YOSEMITE, CA.................... 0 MILES * FISH CAMP, CA................... 2 MILES

Parking

Parking is available

Attractions

Disney Land ... 2 Miles Fresno ... 94 Miles Yosemite ... 0 Miles Fish Camp ... 2 Miles Merced, Ca ... 80 Miles Los Angeles,Ca ... 292 Miles San Francisco,Ca ... 19 Miles Sacramento,Ca ... 179 Miles Sequoia, Ca ... 137 Miles Reno,Nv ... 214 Miles Las Vegas,Nv ... 464 Miles Napa,Ca ... 209 Miles

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