The units consist of three concrete walls, a concrete floor, double canvas roof and a fourth curtained wall. The curtain separates the sleeping area from a covered patio area that's furnished with picnic table, bear-proof food storage container and a privacy fence.
The sleeping area has 1 bunk bed (with 2 stacked twin mattresses), a double bed, table, chairs, mirror, electrical lights and outlets.
These canvas tents are located along the Merced River. A few of the sites have views of the river.
Reservations for these accommodations are available 1 year and 1 day in advance. So its been a struggle to get a site here.
I accidentally overslept today. The reservation lines open at 7 am Pacific time, but I called at 8:30... oops. So my window has closed for this time of year. They were all booked up for the time in June I was looking to do my hike. Now, we're gonna try for July 10th of 2011. Its kinda frustrating, because I have no problem committing to something a year in advance, I just wish that I didn't have to strategize to secure a room 1 year out and STILL risk not getting it! Again, the victory will be that much sweeter when I get it.
We did stay at Housekeeping Camp 2 years ago, but during May... a less desired time of year. The Merced was frigid but we really loved getting a spot along the river.
This is the left side of the inside.
Here, my back is facing the river. There is a table under the canvas as a sun relief and a spot for a grill and packs. Behind Brian's head is our bear locker where all food and anything with a scent is stored.
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