My family and I visited Yosemite for a week and we stayed at Housekeeping Camp with about 30 other…read morepeople! It was wonderful! This was our first time staying at Housekeeping Camp (my first time in Yosemite too) and we had a great time! The camp is well maintained and clean - it was actually pretty free of a lot of bugs which was surprising! They do have A LOT of brave squirrels and birds though! The sleeping huts were great - each one fit 6 people with a bunk bed and a full size bed. The hut also had a mirror, electrical outlets and a shelf that worked great for keeping things organized. We brought our own sheets and blankets, but they also have them for rent at the front office as well. The hut can get pretty hot during the day so I recommend bringing some sort of a fan - especially at night too! The hut also has a nice size shaded patio area too - there was a table with built in chairs plus counter space and electrical outlets. I also recommend bringing tarps or extra sheets for more privacy as the huts are open except for the curtains attached to the sleeping areas. Since there were close to 40 of us, we had 9 huts together and it was like an outdoor hotel with a designated cooking area plus we had a sitting area with a projector where we watched movies and the last game of the World Cup - it's a great place for a large group! There was a big open area too where the kids in our group played volleyball all week plus it didn't feel like we were on top of other groups due to how the huts are spaced out which was nice. Each hut also has a bear box that all food and anything that smells including toiletries needs to be placed in and locked up at night and when you aren't around - Rangers come around unexpectedly to check and you will get warned or fined if you are not following the rules. Quiet time is also from 10PM to 6AM. As for the bathrooms, the women's never felt super dirty. I was told the men's was questionable at times. They kept the toilet paper, toilet seat protectors and soap filled, but they do not have paper towels or air dryers so you're usually walking out with wet hands. They do have mirrors in the bathrooms though! They only have one building with showers, but I believe there were at least 8 stalls available for each side - they offer soap in the stalls as well and you can borrow a towel from the nice people at the laundry window. I never had to wait in line for the shower in the mornings, but there were always long lines at night. They also have a laundry room and a store! The store offered the basics plus souvenirs, but it gets busy in the morning when people are trying to buy ice and it goes fast! They only allow one bag of ice per hut FYI and they can be a bit rude about it. Housekeeping Camp is also really close to the river which was nice and it's about a 15 minute walk to Curry Village and other places to check out. They also offer a free bus that will take you to different hiking spots and tourist areas. Overall, my family and I had an amazing week in Housekeeping Camp and we cannot wait to come back for more memories next year! Check them out!

I love this campsite so much!…read more My boyfriend and I got extremely lucky with booking a riverside camp 2 weeks in advance. This is definitely glamping and it is so convenient to have the store in the front and clean, accessible bathrooms. This campsite is so close to all the major landmarks in Yosemite and we plan on camping here yearly!

We stayed at camp site 500 during June and just FYA the grass spot is covered in ticks everywhere…read moreif u are planning to not bring an rv and actually set up a tent. Other than that cool place, very close to the river and super clean bathrooms.

In short, this is a "maybe" recommendation…read more To preface, I have visited Yosemite National Park many many times, with many many stays at campgrounds, the Yosemite Valley Lodge & The Ahwahnee. My family loves this park so much that my husband & I chose to get married there last year. I think overall this is an okay campground for the most part. It is well located within the valley loop. It is close to some popular hiking routes, is next to Merced river and just down the road from Curry Village. However, a few things to note that didn't make it a 5-Star stay. 1) Customer service - upon entry, we were greeted by two very friendly hosts. Our party had a physically disabled person with handicap plates on the car. One of the hosts let us know that the stall we parked a car in (temporarily) to unload was designated for law enforcement, but okayed us unloading for 10 minutes. We appreciated the info and consideration. Nearing the 10 minute marker another/separate host approached us really quite aggressively, yelling about us breaking the law and that we need to move immediately. We explained the discussion with the prior host we spoke to, but this one kept yelling at us about how our car looked empty (it wasn't) and wouldn't stop yelling at us until we moved. We totally get the technicality of the stall, but we did receive an okay from another host and this guy was just aggressive as hell with no regard to ADA considerations in a very temporary situation. No law enforcement used it the entire time we were there (several days), did 10 minutes kill them to let a disabled guest unload?? It just was not very host like and incredibly unprofessional. Approach would have meant everything. To add to the poor customer service, we were later accused of pushing the limits with our tents and having more than 6 people (we only had 4 people) despite other campsites directly next to us having at the least 8-10 people, who lit fires mid-day, who had on occasion left their fires completely unattended, and who smoked weed and screamed & talked loudly way after noise cutoffs.. yet no host was approaching them about any of that. 2) some campsites were way overgrown with weeds and fallen over tree trunks. 3) no soap in the bathrooms. As a lover of this park who has stayed more times than I can count, the stay this time at North Pines overall was just okay. The lack of customer service and disregard for disabled persons from some of the hosts was something I don't think myself nor my family will soon forget. I've/my family had never been made to feel like that before, especially at a place that wants conservation support and goes through so much to accommodate ADA.

Bridalveil Creek is such a wonderful campground with amazing staff…read more Check-in was so smooth, and if you arrive after their work hours, you will see your name on the window, with your campground location/ number. They have maps available, so it is easy to get around. When making a reservation, you will have the option to choose between a more private spot or one closer to other campers, so be sure to do your research before reserving. Either way, you will have a great time. The campground is very clean, well-equipped, and safe. Bathrooms are available as well. There are huge rocks in the middle of the campground, so you can camp around them as well. A creek is nearby, and there's plenty of greenery. The campground is also centrally located, making it easy to access nearby attractions, from waterfalls to various trails, Sentinel Dome, Glacier point and many more ( if you are interested in these, look for my other reviews, as I will add notes and photos of some of the waterfalls and other trails in the area)! There is also great bike trail that is part of this campground. There are a few trails right off the campground that you can hike, starting directly from the campground. However, if you bring your dogs, please note that most of the trails only allow service animals. Campground does allow dogs, just don't forget to be respectful and clean after your pets. Additionally, please please please make sure your fire is fully out before leaving. You can put everyone and all the wildlife in danger. Also, use the storage space for your food, that has a lock, to secure it from bears. Be respectful to this beautiful place and make great memories. Thank you Bridalveil Campground staff, and I will see you soon again.

Had a great time staying at this campground in Yosemite National Park and wish we could've stayed…read morefor longer. The staff were friendly and communicative and allowed us to check in early at 11am, and our site (24A) was conveniently located near a bathroom with real toilets and running water. There's a utility sink outside of, but attached to, the bathroom facilities to get and dump water (but NOT to wash dishes; that you have to do at your own site, so plan to bring a basin if you weren't already). Bear safety policies were printed and handed out to us to read and initial in acknowledgement of the rules, which were comprehensive and easy to follow. The food locker provided at our site was clean enough and big enough to store all of our food, toiletries, and scented products (because it's not just food that attracts bears). Maybe bring disinfecting wipes if you'd like to do an extra wipe-down of the locker though. Despite all the talk of bears, we had no incidents or sightings, so if you're afraid of them for whatever reason, be vigilant, but I wouldn't be too worried. Each campsite had a picnic table and fire ring, and you can buy wood at a general store in the park, like Wawona or the big store in Yosemite Valley. Both of those stores also have plenty of food items and basics in case you've forgotten anything, but despite stocking a wide variety of t-shirts and sweatshirts, they don't have any bottoms (pants, shorts), so do not skimp on packing those! (May seem like a random note, but I had a mishap with the one pair of shorts I'd brought and couldn't replace them.) You're also allowed to gather sticks and fallen wood around the camp area to use for kindling, though no pine cones. Despite it being summer, it got quite cold at night, so I'd suggest bringing layers even if you don't think you'll need them. Rubbish and recycling bins were just down the road from us, so we had no issue dumping our trash and securing it from animals. There were a lot of big ants in this area and other bugs, so watch your food and do not forget to apply insect repellent, and you'll be fine.

I've been camping here every year for 12 years now and I love it. The river is just a few steps…read moreaway and it's always clear and flowing. The fishing at the camp site is good, in fact pretty much throughout Lee Vining creek you'll find decent to massive trout. The campground is always clean and the portable bathrooms are kept clean. Deer often wander though which is nice just don't fees them. This is a beautiful spot that's never really full of people and for the most part it's quiet with respectful campers.

I'll start with the positive - the view is amazing, it always is! Yosemite is a gorgeous place…read more This campsite is actually not located within the park itself, it is about a ten minute drive out of the park and towards Nevada. This road is where you encounter magnificent granite mountains and snaking rivers...it's breathtaking! The Lee Vining campsite sits next to a creek and amidst these mountains. It is a drive-in site with plenty of shade and clean (non-flush) bathrooms. The site is well maintained with a ranger present at most times, the payment procedure is simple and on-the-spot. It will usually have empty sites when all of Yosemite has filled up. Why not five stars? Well, there a few things to consider. First, the site does not have any running water anywhere - this is not unusual on pristine sites and not a complaint on my part, but just something to consider if you have kids or require this amenity. Second, there is a creek nearby, so mosquitoes will be up and active for a few hours in the morning and as the sun sets - bring some repellent. Third, a very particular site (#19) is the happy grazing ground of a bear called Cinnamon. Now, Cinnamon was very nice to us as she examined our picnic table and bears are commonplace in yosemite grounds, so, just pick a different spot and you'll be fine. Lastly, the site is not in the middle of the meadows or the valley, so if you are after Yosemite postcard views you'll have quite a drive. This place is more for the person seeking a really good hike up some great peaks (We were doing Mt. Conness - beautiful and a five minute drive) , someone who has already seen the Half-dome and who just wants a real Yosemite nature experience without large crowds of tourists. Enjoy! P.s. the site can be easy to miss in the dark. If you are driving from Yosemite and pass an Inyo forest ranger station, go back two miles ...you'll be right at the turnout for the site.

We reserved site 25 here for a few days Thursday-Saturday. It was full sun which was a bummer cos…read morewe didn't bring a pop up tent. The road down is paved so fine for most vehicles though it is windy and probably difficult for some camper vehicles. Our park ranger on site was a volunteer named Jim who was the absolute BEST. Personable, knowledgeable, interactive, and kept things in order in the friendliest way. No showers, well maintained bathrooms. No water sources (sinks or spigot) so you need to bring all your own water. Trails from the site including an 8 mile one to El Capitain. About a 40 min drive to the valley or 1 hour to Hetch Hetchy. You still need to pay the park entrance fee ($35 or use your parks pass) You're fairly close to noghbors so be prepared for some noise.

Tamarack Flat Campground was the location for our Cousin Bonding Trip. With my last visit to…read moreYosemite back in '91 with my family, I had pretty high expectations on what this trip was going to consist of. The distance from this campsite is pretty far from the main entrance to Yosemite. The drive itself from the gate is about 10-15 minutes, and if you get stuck behind a slow car, you can pretty much double that driving time. The actual camping site sizes are large with a ton of parking spaces and enough space to really spread out. There is also enough space between the campsites so that you don't have to worry about loud neighbors. While everything sounds all good - this campsite lacks alot of trees for shade in the camp sites. In the morning when you have the sun blazing down on your face, it's worse after a night drinking by the fire. You just wake up hot and sweaty - it's not the bizz; it's quite miserable...waking up hot and sweaty. Let's talk bathrooms, because that's really what is important when it comes to being away from home and being clean. So this campsite has OUTHOUSES, yes you read that right! Basically a small outhouse with a huge hole in the ground for number 1 and number 2. These outhouses smell, they are infested with flies ... did I say them smell? They are no running showers, so be sure to pack a lot of baby wipes and anti-bacterial cleaning supplies. We saw a couple baby bears during our stay here so be sure to use the bear cabins for your foods. Everything needs to be locked in so it doesn't attract the bears.

We have been a catering vendor at Lillaskog several times in the last 2-3 years. What a beautiful…read morevenue for your very special day. The setting is unique and special.

This place keeps on improving with the new owners. I can tell they are dedicated to providing and…read moreunique venue that covers the basics and I can add on the rest!!

The worst way to end a four day trip in Yosemite. Literally the noisiest and shittiest campground…read moreever. There are 100 campsites there in such a small area and it is SO CROWDED. Our campsite was on a slope and they propped up our picnic table on two pieces of firewood which collapsed when we were sitting down. I could hear snoring coming from three different areas of the site. It was decent bathrooms but no soap. Do not recommend at all!!!

Don't believe the bad reviews! It's not a terrible campground…read more We were in site 42. This is a confusing site because the site is split in half by a huge felled tree, though there is a passageway cut through the tree. We didn't even realize that the area to the left of the bear box was part of our campsite until another family in our group arrived. The fire ring is on the opposite side of the felled tree from the bear box and there is a second, more level, picnic table as well (the picnic table near the bear box is hopeless; it's at such a tilted angle). Site 42 is near the back so there were no sites behind the eastern side of the campsite (the side with the fire ring). We put a piece of blue tape between the bear box and the adjacent site so kids would not run through our camp site and would instead walk on the path. The campsites are small but they are adequate for two tents. We saw no bears, but lots of squirrels, ants, and some deer. There had been a bear in Site 1 the week before that got people's food. The bathrooms are okay, they have toilet paper, and the bathrooms to the northeast of site 42 are better since they have more stalls and because the sink to dispose of dirty dish water was working properly. There is potable water around the back of the bathroom buildings. The camp hosts offer you free coffee if you stop by in the morning but we had our own Italian espresso. If you have Verizon (or a Verizon MNO or MVNO) you will have one bar of 4G LTE coverage which is enough for voice calls and SMS, but not enough for iMessage, Google Voice, or any internet. If you have AT&T or T-Mobile then you will have no coverage at all (this is typical in the Central Sierra where Verizon bought the local carrier, Golden State Cellular, which had the best, and often the only, coverage. If you drive up to the ranger station that is immediately east of the Big Oak Flat entrance station, and walk maybe 200 feet towards the entrance station you can get "Yosemite WiFi" with a good signal, but you should use a VPN if you're doing anything involving passwords or money since there is no security. My wife and I hiked from Hodgdon Meadow campground to Tuolumne Grove, about a 4 mile hike once you find the trailhead. The trail is really the old road between the two areas. However after about 1.5 miles the road deteriorates and essentially disappears and it becomes a difficult hike due to so many trees blocking the trail that you have to climb over or crawl under, plus it's very overgrown so you keep getting hit all over with branches. You won't be walking 2MPH on this trail so plan for an all-day round-trip (we got a ride back, but that meant an additional 1 mile steep uphill to the Tuolumne Grove parking lot). On another day we drove down to Hetch Hetchy and hiked to Wapoma Falls. Start early because the trail is mostly exposed and it gets hot in the afternoon. There is an area at the falls to safely take a dip if you go to the third bridge. No potable water or bathrooms along the way. If you don't want to carry 2 liters of water then get a life-straw, you can fill up at the falls.

Rented a tent cabin for 2 days, and enjoyed my stay. It along with the showers and bathrooms were…read moresuper clean. The water pressure in the shower was perfect, water was super hot. I'll be coming back to stay when I visit Yosemite again.

I went for 4 nights in the tent/cabin. It was really cold that week, right before big snow but…read morethere is electricity in cabin so I had a small heater and an electric blanket. I loved the place. The only dog side was one night a dog barked nearby for quite a while. Didn't bother me but others were getting frustrated. Cabin is great. I brought a small patio fire pit and really enjoyed seeing the stars by the fire. The bathrooms were good - campground potties but kept clean. LOVED the distance to the park. I was only going to go into the park one day but ended up going a couple of times because it was so close. The Merced River is across the street with a really cute park. After checking out, i spent the day at the park and enjoyed the river and surrounding birds. Definitely will be going back - distance, location, and campground itself. I also liked that the owners are living in location just in case.