Housekeeping Camp General Store — Local services in Oakhurst

We have stayed at Housekeeping in Yosemite Valley 3 times now. Overall nice set up. Not Glamping really but comfortable camping. There is a double bed and a bunk bed along with a 3 tier shelfing in the inside enclosed area. Enclosed area is 3 cement walls, Canvas Roof and closed off front area by sliding tarps. There is a light and a single electrical socket inside the “tented” area. Right outside the “enclosed” part is a round picnic table and space between front of sleeping area and privacy fence. There is a metal shelf, another light and an 1 electrical outlet. You also have access to a fire-pit. Housekeeping also has a shower area and a laundry facility if needed. There is a small store, a rental area for chairs and bedding if needed. Each section of Housekeeping camp has its own bathroom area and sinks. They do keep these areas pretty clean overall. We booked a River unit and we were steps from the Merced River. They have bear boxes to lock up your food and anything that has a scent. These bear boxes are pretty roomy. Look on NPS website for dimensions. Nice place to stay if you don’t want to pitch a tent or sleep on the...

For what it is, where it is and when it operates, could not be happier. This is a mini-mart operated by Aramark in a National Park. The next closest mini-mart or grocery store not operated by Aramark is 20 miles away, and at least a 30 minute drive. And the prices there aren't a whole lot better. If you are here you are getting something minor that you ran out of: milk, cheese, bread, pasta, butter, eggs, etc. Or possibly a souvenir or maybe batteries, a map or possibly a memory chip for your phone or camera. (Think they still carry those.) The cost is what you would expect for the convenience. So for those reasons, 5 stars, staff are usually super friendly (especially compared to staff working front desk next door...). There is plenty of parking, entrance and parking are accessible. There is a bathroom nearby and those are accessible too. Takes credit cards and can buy stamps and post cards. Can't buy a bike here, but got just about any basic mini-mart item you could need and limited outdoor supplies...

I haven't visited Yosemite for over 30 years. All my previous experiences were excellent except for getting caught in a huge rainstorm in the late '70's without a tent or camping gear. That was on me, and I have no negative reviews. Want to ask if anyone knows who owns the Village stores, besides Aramark and I know Curry's contracts expired. A family used to own a market, & I never thanked them for rescuing my butt from the deluge. Any...