Housekeeping Camp

At Yosemite, we work hard to keep bears wild. That means ensuring that they don’t get any human food—either by being intentionally fed by park visitors or by taking food that’s been left unprotected. You’ll find bear-proof storage lockers throughout Yosemite National Park, which must be used to store all scented items. This includes all food, drinks, coolers, toiletries, and trash. Bears have broken into cars—sometimes when only a candy wrapper or closed cooler was in view. If it has any scent at all or is related to food or food preparation in any way, it must be stored in the lockers.

• 33 inches deep x45 inches wide x 18 inches tall
• 17 inches deep x45 inches wide x 17 inches tall

While the units do have electrical outlets, refrigerators are no permitted because bears can (and will) break into them. Failure to comply with food storage policies may result in a $5000 fine and/or your removal from the camp. Cars used for food storage may be impounded.

Food storage guidelines:

• Treat your food storage locker like a refrigerator—never leave it open.
• Place food inside resealable containers and store the containers in the lockers. This includes bear-resistant coolers/ice chests. 
• Ensure your food storage locker is fully closed and latched, even when padlocked.
• When you leave, empty your food storage locker.

Open seven days a week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, the camp store offers groceries, drinks, firewood, ice and camping supplies. You’ll also find maps, books and gifts.

$10.00 cancellation fee for cancellations made 7 or more days prior to arrival. Reservations cancelled within 7 days of arrival will forfeit the deposit paid. 

Check-In: 4:00 pm

Check-Out: 11:00 am 

Housekeeping Camp’s units are the only accommodations in Yosemite where outdoor cooking is permitted. All units have a campfire ring with a grill grate and a bear-proof food storage locker. 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 bear-proof lockers. This includes bear-resistant coolers/ice chests.

You can buy charcoal and firewood at the Housekeeping Camp Store.

A deposit of 100% of the first night at the time of booking if paid by credit or debit card. Otherwise, 10 days to receive 100% of first night if paid by check or money order. 

At Housekeeping Camp you’ll find a camp store, laundry room and the free shuttle bus, which will take you throughout Yosemite Valley. Guests can rent sheets, blankets, pillows, chairs, cribs, cots and stoves for their stay at Housekeeping Camp.

To protect Yosemite from invasive species that live inside cut wood, we ask guests to purchase their firewood as close to their camping destination as possible. You can purchase local firewood at most stores in Yosemite.  You can learn more at the National Park Service website.

• Wood fires are only allowed from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Fires must be completely extinguished at 10:00 pm

There are no pets allowed on property.

Kennel Information:

From approximately late May through September, a Dog Kennel is available at the Yosemite Valley Stable. You must provide written proof of immunizations (rabies, distemper, parvo, and bordetella) from your veterinarian. Dogs under 20 pounds may be considered if you provide a small kennel/crate. Because of limited kennel space, advanced reservations are highly recommended. Contact 209.372.8326 for more information.

We kindly as all visitors to be mindful of their noise level—as respect for their neighbors in Housekeeping Camp and the surrounding wildlife. Quiet Hours are 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, seven days a week. All guests are expected to be respectful of their fellow campers and abide by these hours. Guests who are unable to adhere to this policy may be removed from the camp.

Smoking is strictly prohibited at all accommodations and buildings in Yosemite.

11% Occupancy Tax (10% County Occupancy plus 1% for the Visitors Bureau)

3.05% Utility Pass Through (UPT) and Visitor Transportation (VTS) fee that varies based on location and time of year.