In normal circumstances, showers are available in Yosemite Valley at
Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp
. Showers are not available elsewhere in the park. Dump stations are available at Upper Pines Campground (all year), near Wawona Campground (summer only), and near Tuolumne Meadows Campground (summer only).
Are there bathrooms in Yosemite?
There are restrooms by Yosemite Falls
, the Visitor Center, Village Store, to name a few. Mariposa may be your best places for Breakfast and Dinner since you are lodging there.
Does Camp 4 Yosemite have showers?
Restrooms, showers and drinking water are located in the center of the campground
. Tent areas are mostly level and most sites have shade. Due to the close proximity of sites and its shared nature, Camp 4 is not considered a quiet campground. Other than Service Animals, pets are not allowed at Camp 4.
Where can I wash clothes in Yosemite?
The coin-op public laundry facilities are located in
Housekeeping Camp
. Housekeeping Camp is not in Yosemite Village, though it is close by. It is open to everyone year round. The road to the village from the Lodge at the Falls is one way and you will arrive at Housekeeping before you get to the village.
Does Housekeeping Camp have showers?
Bathrooms are located throughout Housekeeping Camp (and are not private to each unit).
Housekeeping Camp also has showers
, which guests can use at no additional charge (non-guest can purchase $5 passes to use the showers, which do not operate by coins or timers). Towels are provided.
Is Yosemite Village open?
Yes.
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day
. A reservation is only required to drive into the park between 6 am and 4 pm.
Can I sleep in my car in Yosemite?
Within Yosemite National Park,
you may not sleep in your car or RV except in a campsite that you’re registered to stay in
(except at Camp 4, where sleeping in cars is not allowed because it’s a walk-in campground). Sleeping in your car along the side of the road is not allowed.
Where are the restrooms in Yosemite?
The restroom at the
Yosemite Valley Stables
is accessible, the Wawona Stable has an accessible portable toilet, but the restroom at the Tuolumne Meadows Stable is not accessible.
Can you drive through Yosemite without a permit?
People can drive through Yosemite without a reservation
“The entrance station ranger will provide a time-stamped permit valid for the time needed to travel from entrance to entrance,” park officials said. “You must drive the most direct route to exit the park; stopping is prohibited.
Does Camp 4 have bathrooms?
Each campsite contains a fire pit (no grill), picnic table, and four shared food lockers [33′′(D)x45′′(W)x18′′(H)], and is
near a bathroom with drinking water and flushing toilets
.
How long can you stay in Camp 4?
There is a
30-night camping limit within Yosemite National Park in a calendar year; however, May 1 – September 15, the camping limit in Yosemite is 14 nights
, and only seven of those nights can be in Yosemite Valley or Wawona. Parking is available adjacent to the campground (it’s a very short walk to the campsites).
Can you camp for free in Yosemite?
Yosemite National Park is completely surrounded by national forests.
You can always boondock for free in these forests
. However, there are also free campgrounds set up by the U.S. Forest Service…
Does Yosemite Valley Lodge have laundry?
Landscaping of indigenous trees, shrubs and wildflowers further reflect the natural beauty of the Yosemite Valley. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, tour desk, gift shop,
laundry facilities
, swimming pool and cycle hire.
Does Yosemite Lodge have laundry?
1. Re: Laundry (Self Service) at Yosemite Lodge?
Housekeeping camp is your place for coin op laundry
. If you follow signs towards curry village, it’s in the left hand side effects the road before you reach curry village.
How late can you check into Curry Village?
What are the check-in and check-out times at Curry Village? You can check in from
5:00 PM – 10:00 AM
. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Can you cook at Housekeeping Camp?
You can cook outdoors and will be in the midst of a natural setting
. Curry is more structured- the tent cabins are still very rustic but more like a “room.” You cannot keep food of any kind in a tent cabin, although there are food lockers for you to use (food lockers are necessary at Housekeeping as well.)
What should I bring to Housekeeping Camp?
- Flashlight or LED headlamp and extra batteries.
- Extra layers including a rain jacket and heavyweight fleece—even in the summer.
- Shower shoes for the public community showers and walks to the restroom at night.
- Padlock for your food storage locker.
Why is it called Housekeeping Camp?
Visitors who brought their own went to the free campgrounds, and visitors who rented supplies stayed in a “Housekeeping Camp” – meaning
you kept your own house with no maid service
.
What is the best month to visit Yosemite?
The best times to visit Yosemite are
May and September
, when the park is accessible, but not too crowded. It’s important to know that many roads and trails in Yosemite are closed for the majority of the year due to snow.
Do you need chains in Yosemite right now?
We strongly recommend that you have chains when visiting Yosemite from November through March
(chain requirements may be in place on occasion as early as September or as late as May); conditions can change rapidly and chains can become required at any time.
Can I drive through Yosemite right now?
You can drive your car into and around Yosemite, although some roads are closed from around November through May/June and tire chains may be required on open roads from around October through April (depending on conditions). You can use public transportation to get to and around Yosemite all year.
Is there BLM land near Yosemite?
There are three developed BLM campgrounds along the Merced River between Briceburg and Bagby
. The campgrounds are accessed by crossing the suspension bridge just past the Briceburg Visitor Center and heading down river along the unpaved Briceburg River Road (old Yosemite Valley Railroad Grade).
Are there bears at Yosemite?
American black bears found in Yosemite National Park
have long been of intense interest to park visitors and managers. Seeing one of the approximately 300 to 500 black bears in Yosemite can evoke excitement, awe, and fear. If visitors spot a bear while in the park, it is a black bear-not a brown or grizzly bear.
Are dogs allowed in Yosemite?
Yosemite is a magical place for all people… and their best friends!
Dogs are allowed in Yosemite
. There are many great trails to explore in Yosemite with your dog and only a few important rules to remember for your pet’s safety and the safety of Yosemite’s precious wildlife.
Is Yosemite closed due to fires?
Yosemite is
open with some services limited due to COVID-19
.
How much does it cost to get into Yosemite National Park?
| Description Good For: Cost | Individual (on foot, horseback, or bus) 7 Days, Yosemite National Park $15 | Motorcycle 7 Days, Yosemite National Park $30 | Automobile 7 Days, Yosemite National Park $35 | Yosemite Pass (automobile) 1 Year, Yosemite National Park $70 |
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Is the Sequoias open?
The Giant Forest, General Sherman, and Wolverton areas in Sequoia National Park are
open 7 days a week
. You can drive to the Sherman Tree Trailhead along the Generals Highway (though parking is limited) and to Wolverton Snowplay Area. Lodgepole is now open for hining, but no other services are available in that area.
