Established Camping
Robbs Hut
Robbs Hut is located in the Eldorado National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the scenic views of Lake Tahoe and the hiking trails of Desolation Wilderness.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Eldorado National Forest
Overview
Robbs Hut offers a peaceful, rustic getaway with phenomenal views of the Sierra Nevada. The cozy, yet minimalistic cabin is open year-round and can be accessed by car in warmer months. From November to mid-June, guests can expect to hike, snowshoe or ski up a 3-mile trail with a 1,000-foot elevation gain to reach the hut. This trail runs along Robbs Road from Ice House Road. Originally a sleeping quarters for rangers of the adjacent Forest Service lookout from 1934 to 1978, the hut makes an ideal recreation spot with mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails nearby. The lookout is open to the public for day use.
Recreation
Mountain biking, hiking and cross country skiing are popular activities for visitors. Access by skis to the cabin is recommended for intermediate to advanced skiers.
Natural Features
Perched atop Robbs Peak at an elevation of 6,686 feet, the hut boasts panoramic views of the Crystal Range in the Desolation Wilderness and the Sacramento Valley. The peak is part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Eldorado National Forest and sits in a clearing surrounded by Jeffrey and Ponderosa pine.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest phone a pay phone at the Crystal Basin Information Station on Ice House Road, 13 miles southwest of the hut. This station is open in summer only.
Location
Robbs Hut is located in California
Directions
From Placerville, drive 21 miles east on Highway 50, turn left on Ice House Road and go 23 miles north to the Robbs Hut Road turnoff. Look for small sign and turn left on dirt road. In winter, park here and ski or hike 3 miles along the road to the hut. In summer, use combination to access both gates and drive up. Follow blue arrows to the hut.
Address
ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST PLACERVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
4260 EIGHT MILE ROAD
Camino, CA 95709
Coordinates
38.9236111 N
120.4041667 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileFair
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 1 hr 45 min from Sacramento
- 2 hrs 4 min from Yuba City
- 2 hrs 46 min from Reno
- 2 hrs 58 min from Carson City
