It sounds like good news for you. Because we are just over a week out from our trip and near the cancellation period I just saw availability for a RIverside unit at Housekeeping Camp. Yes, You can buy charcoal and firewood at the Housekeeping Camp Store. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. I just said last night that I'd take (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Showers are usually only available at Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp in Yosemite Village. BrooklynPhotoGuy asked for the same comparison yesterday in multiple threads. Guests can rent sheets, blankets, pillows, chairs, cribs, cots and stoves for their stay at Housekeeping Camp. There is one light in the sleeping area and one light in the patio area. I assume you've read some of the reviews to get more information, if not, that might help. Some campgrounds can accommodate RVs, though there are no hookups. White Wolf Lodge. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-23466815', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Housekeeping Camp is dirty because you are basically camping. Re: Curry Village vs. Housekeeping Camp: Beds. How should I book my stay inside Yosemite? Will I need tire chains to visit in winter? Curry always seems too crowded to me. Wood fires are only allowed from 5:00 pm to 10, Fires must be completely extinguished at 10. Are these similar to the sleeping arrangement in Curry Village, or are they more like your standard foam pad you would sleep on while backpacking? String lights to help you find your tent at night. You should be fine since you have backpacking gear. If you are looking to enjoy more of nature, being outside, and close to everything than you will love Housekeeping Camp. Curry Village Curry Village tent cabins in Yosemite National Park (Photo: Grant Ordelheide) Choose between staying in one of 46 cabins with private baths, 14 cabins that share a bath house, 403 canvas tent cabins or 18 standard hotel rooms at Curry Village. we are only expecting basic accommodation so not expecting much from either. Season: April 12 - October 14, 2019. HKC is basically tent camping with the tent provided for you. Some nights it's quiet and peaceful, others it's raucous, especially if a couple of large groups have set up. At Curry we were staying in an unheated tent cabin with one double and 3 singles but would stay in a standard unit at Housekeeping Camp by the river. Conveniently located steps away from the Pizza Deck, a swimming pool and a general store, Curry Village is kind of like camping with convenience and a crowd. Visitors also can stay at Stoneman Cottage that has 18 motel rooms. Cv has pillows and sheets for mattresses. I was apparently confused and looking at two different websites for two different things previously. With many pet-friendly accommodations, The Redwoods in Yosemite offers you log-cabins and roomy homes to rent. If you really plan to hang out and cook at your cabin, though, Housekeeping is by far the better option. Answer 1 of 14: We are looking to visit Yosemite in early June we have 3 children, 5,7 &9. Well, there are trees, squirrels, dirt, plants, etc., all around you!) I stayed here once and would never ever again. We go to Housekeeping, but we generally stay for 4 nights and spend a bunch of time hanging out by the river and relaxing. Yosemite Valley Lodge. Plan Your Trip. Read more about Yosemites Housekeeping Cabins. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-55037503', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Housekeeping camp. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-27227404', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Curry Village over Housekeeping any day but if you have your cooking stuff with you, Housekeeping would be very convenient (I don't know that I'd feel comfortable leaving my stove out on the table while I left for the day, though, be sure to put it in the tent, there are some posts here and on other forums about this issue). Bring your sheets or sleeping bag and pillow for HKC. But the fun of cooking outdoors (is it clean? Please note that sleeping in vehicles including RVs is prohibited throughout the property. They are ok, not lux, but more substantial than sleeping pads. Raccoons End Cabin at the Redwoods in Yosemite. Away from the hustle and bustle of the Yosemite Valley, the Wawona Hotel is your classic historic national park hotel. read over the post that PNW mentions. Housekeeping Camp in Yosemite National Park CA | TravelYosemite.com Thanks Yosemite for canceling our reservations two This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in New Zealand. 7. Wawona Hotel Dining Room. Youll find the shower house near the registration office and store, which has restrooms and shower facilities with soap and towels. Trip Reports: What have other travelers done in Yosemite? Answer 1 of 3: We are going to be staying in Yosemite Valley for 3 nights in September (7th) - the only affordable options still available are Curry Village or Housekeeping Camp. (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? NOTE: Please do not bring space heaters, by doing so you risk the possibility of a power outage in your Housekeeping Unit. The beds I recall are rustic. Any info, especially pictures, are greatly appreciated. The beds I recall are rustic. What can I do in fall, winter, or spring? BrooklynPhotoGuy asked for the same comparison yesterday in multiple threads. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-27227404', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Curry Village over Housekeeping any day but if you have your cooking stuff with you, Housekeeping would be very convenient (I don't know that I'd feel comfortable leaving my stove out on the table while I left for the day, though, be sure to put it in the tent, there are some posts here and on other forums about this issue). Yes you can cook on the fire rings. At Yosemite, we work hard to keep bears wild. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Cv has pillows and sheets for mattresses. Beneath the grandeur of Glacier Point, Curry Village is known for the same warm, hospitable feeling that was instilled by its founders, David and Jennie Curry in 1899. Cooking inside or outside of the cabins is strictly prohibited. Here is a trip review from someone else who stayed at HC: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g61000-i315-k2868476-We_re_back_5_nights_at_Housekeeping_Camp-Yosemite_National_Park_California.html. You can reserve Yosemite camping by telephone at 800-44-6777 or 518-885-3639 from outside the United States and Canada. Unsubscribe anytime by clicking the link at the bottom of your email. It's sort of crowded, either place, by traditional camping standards (but not compared to camping in (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? This lodge offers 24 canvas-tent cabins, plus four traditional cabins with private baths. (Within the hours of 5pm and 10pm per regulations anyway?). Learn more about Park Ranger John. This was the most frustrating part for me: they basically prohibit food/cooking but restrict the food options to such limited hours that are not realistic for people who go to Yosemite to enjoy the hiking and backpacking. I guess the beds are better than I remember but probably dirtier than Curry since it is more exposed. As for dinner, the only food open past 7 is pizza which also generated insanely long lines. PDF Happy Isles Snack Stand, and the - National Park Service Save. Proper food storage is ESSENTIAL because bears do like to hit up HK for improperly stored food. At HKC, the double beds have a metal bedframe with a rather thick, hard mattress on top - definitely a lot more than a foam camping pad. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. Both places use community bathrooms that are located close by. However, they are both fun. Yosemite National Park - Accommodation Search There wasn't garbage strewn around or anything, it's just that it's really like living in an outdoor hut, everything isn't going to be immaculate, there'll be some dust, an occasional spider, etc. As already mentioned, the hard sided cabins at Curry are more like small motel rooms; some have bathrooms as well. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. We're camping the night prior at the White Wolf campground so we'll have our gear along with us so I'm mainly interested in which might be a more scenic or peaceful location. Glacier Point Ski Hut. This will actually be our "comfort" portion of the trip as far as sleeping goes since half the trip we will be backpacking. Seeing as cooking and campfires are allowed in housekeeping I think it's a better option for my group (4 adult males: 2 fathers 64, 50ish, 2 sons both 26). 11 replies; Help with what to see in two days at Yosemite 10 replies; Tenaya, Wawona, or Ahwahnee 8 replies; Nearest Airport to Yosemite 2 replies; sequoias vs redwoods 13 replies; Distance to Napa Valley 4 replies The pack includes two blankets, two sheets, and two pillows. No estimated reopening date. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g61000-d248049-Reviews-Housekeeping_Camp-Yosemite_National_Park_California.html. If you were camping for multiple days, and had some time to enjoy that river side location, and really set up camp, then HC would be a better choice. I highly recommend the housekeeping cabins (but remember, it's just like camping without the effort of hauling and putting up a tent and bringing along a stove - you can use the camp ring). I went ahead and booked it so that I can decide which to stay for July 18th for 3 people. Second: check in is at 5pm and check is at 10am. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Park hotels already sold out in July -Next best alternative? Get a free Yosemite National Park trip planner with inspiring itineraries and essential information. Dining. Where do we stayInside the park or outside the park?