# Housekeeping Camp

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A Housekeeping Camp lodging unit.

**Housekeeping Camp**, located in the [Yosemite Valley](/source/Yosemite_Valley), is one of the more inexpensive lodging options for visitors to [Yosemite National Park](/source/Yosemite_National_Park).[1] The camp is open from April through October[2] and is one of the most popular places to stay in the valley.[3] Reservations typically fill up on the first day they become available. The original design of the camp was intended to provide a camping-like experience for visitors who did not want to have to provide their own equipment.[3]

## History

Around 1920, the Housekeeping Camp was established in the form of an automobile camp.[3] Later on, the camp provided the rental of camping equipment for visitors in addition to the housing of park housekeeping facilities. In the early 1960s, lodging units were added.[3]

## Amenities

Lodging unit room interior.

The lodging is somewhere between camping and staying in a hotel where there are three concrete walls enclosing beds covered by canvas rooftops and one curtain wall.[1][2] Outside there is a table and lounge area all covered by the rooftop along with a fire pit nearby.[4][2] There are 266 total units that can sleep up to six people.[1] Each unit is equipped with electricity.[2] Housekeeping Camp contains its own beach along the [Merced River](/source/Merced_River),[5] laundry facility, shower facility,[2] bathrooms, and a grocery store. Guest must rent or otherwise provide their own sheets, pillows, and other bedding.[6] Much like [Curry Village](/source/Curry_Village), guests get a great view of [Half Dome](/source/Half_Dome) and [Yosemite Falls](/source/Yosemite_Falls). The environment is also shaded by the many trees in the area[3] and cars are allowed to be parked next to the campsite.

Some of the downsides include noise and close proximity to neighbors.[2][7] Campfires are only permitted from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the months of May to October. [37°44.485′N 119°34.805′W / 37.741417°N 119.580083°W / 37.741417; -119.580083](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Housekeeping_Camp&params=37_44.485_N_119_34.805_W_).

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-affordable_lodging_usatoday_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-affordable_lodging_usatoday_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-affordable_lodging_usatoday_1-2) Mann, Terry. ["Affordable Lodging in Yosemite National Park"](http://traveltips.usatoday.com/affordable-lodging-yosemite-national-park-56543.html). *Travel Tips - USA Today*. [USA Today](/source/USA_Today). Retrieved 2015-08-28.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-yosemite_palmerlee_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-yosemite_palmerlee_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-yosemite_palmerlee_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-yosemite_palmerlee_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-yosemite_palmerlee_2-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-yosemite_palmerlee_2-5) Palmerlee, Danny; Kohn, Beth (2008). [*Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks*](https://books.google.com/books?id=WFWpfi-0_L4C&dq=yosemite%20%22housekeeping%20camp%22&pg=PA165). [Lonely Planet](/source/Lonely_Planet). p. 165. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781741045598](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781741045598). Retrieved 2015-08-29.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NPS_design_guidelines_pg155_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NPS_design_guidelines_pg155_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-NPS_design_guidelines_pg155_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-NPS_design_guidelines_pg155_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-NPS_design_guidelines_pg155_3-4) [US National Park Service](/source/US_National_Park_Service) (2012). [*A Sense of Place: Design Guidelines for Yosemite National Park*](https://books.google.com/books?id=jnYtkPFPQDYC&dq=yosemite%20%22housekeeping%20camp%22&pg=PA155). [US Government Printing Office](/source/US_Government_Printing_Office). p. 155. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9780160904127](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9780160904127). Retrieved 2015-08-29.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Housekeeping Camp Details"](http://www.yosemitepark.com/Accommodations_HousekeepingCamp_LodgingDetails.aspx). DNC. Retrieved 2008-06-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Blauert, Adam (2014-12-23). ["Blauert on Outdoors: Great camping locations in Central California"](http://www.mercedsunstar.com/sports/outdoors/adam-blauert-column/article4908681.html). [Merced Sun-Star](/source/Merced_Sun-Star). Retrieved 2015-08-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Scott, David L.; Scott, Kay (2012). [*Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges*](https://books.google.com/books?id=9kNYUAtB9swC&dq=yosemite%20%22housekeeping%20camp%22&pg=PA70) (7th ed.). [Rowman & Littlefield](/source/Rowman_%26_Littlefield). p. 70. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9780762783892](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9780762783892). Retrieved 2015-08-29.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Scott, David L.; Scott, Kay (2012). [*Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges*](https://books.google.com/books?id=9kNYUAtB9swC&dq=yosemite%20%22housekeeping%20camp%22&pg=PA71) (7th ed.). Rowman & Littlefield. p. 71. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9780762783892](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9780762783892). Retrieved 2015-08-29.

## External links

- [Housekeeping Camp | Yosemite National Park](http://www.yosemitepark.com/housekeeping-camp.aspx)

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