Housekeeping Camp Store

Scott Pierce

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 suggestions?

Thomas Wyatt

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 (camping gear).