It was late September and we stayed at Housekeeping Camp on the river and it was fantastic. Even if you have never really camped out (and this isn't exactly roughing it), it is a good place to experience camping with kids. Yes, it is a little old but we found it clean and enjoyable. The walls of the units are pretty thin but we did not feel intruded on. After experiencing the parks attractions all day, it is nice to come back to your campsite with a fire-pit right there and the trash and showers a short walk away. From our site we could see Yosemite Falls and we were right on the river.

Spent two nights here at the end of September. Yes it is basic, and if it wasn't for the fact that the weather was superb I am not sure what I might be saying. I have camped in many places but this way down my list of happy memories - except for the fantastic views and sunsets.
The staff in reception were very helpful and the shop has most basic items you might need.
Two nights was enough for me and I would think twice before going again.

Really enjoyed my first visit to Housekeeping Camp over Labor Day Weekend. The place was alive with families, and everyone was having a good time. While the accommodations were pretty rustic, I was surprised how comfortable and easy camping here was with a group of people. I would come back in a heartbeat. It was such a fun and relaxed time.

In case you choose to stay here, I've include the packing list we used and updated it with all the finer points we learned once we were up there:

Coolers & ice
Tools for campfire grill: brush, spatula, tongs, etc.
Something to cook marshmallows on
Coffeepot & filters
Hot pot
Kettle
Pots and pans
Electric griddle
Camping stove & propane (not necessary if you have a hot pot and electric griddle)
Mixing bowls
Mixing and serving spoons and spatula
Chef's and paring knife
Cutting boards
Juice container for frozen OJ (optional)
Wine, beer and can openers
Ziplocs (gallon and sandwich size)
Paper towels
Garbage bags or spare shopping bags
Power strips (one inside tent and another outside)
Campsite cleaning — ample baby wipes for your mattress, bookshelf, food prep counter, picnic table and feet before bed!
Tall broom to sweep tent and patio
Dish cleaning supplies (green dish washing liquid, scrub brush and sponge)
Campfire wood (purchase at Housekeeping Camp)
Lighter
Lantern (optional)
Citronella candles
Portable speakers and iPod (optional)
Books, magazines, cards, board games, instrument and/or ghost stories (optional)
Camp chairs
Oil cloth or dirt-proof table cloth for picnic table
Cloths pins and line (optional)
Eating gear: plate, bowl, utensils, napkin
Headlamp or flashlight
Towels for river (free clean shower towels available)
Toiletries
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Sheets/blankets or sleeping bag plus pillow
Mosquito net (optional)
Earplugs, Ambien and/or eyemask (optional)
Hiking shoes and socks
Flip flops
Swim suit
Sun hat/cap/visor
Beanie and gloves for nighttime
Shorts, t-shirts, pants, sweatshirts, fleece, rain jacket
Daypack
Water bottles x 2 (4 if you are doing Half Dome or similarly challenging day hike)
Camera and charger
Phone and charger
Bike, helmet and lock (optional)

We paid about $90/night for two nights at the Yosemite Housekeeping camp. We found the tent cabin to be disgusting. It was dirty, moldy and old trash left in the tent including used kleenex from prior guests. The cabins are duplex with neighbors on the opposite side of the tent. We had people with 2 babies move in the other side after midnight on our first night and we never were able to get any proper sleep with all the crying. We would have been so much better off in our tent which is clean and not have neighbors sharing a common wall.