Can you reserve a site at Robbs Hut?

Yes, Robbs Hut is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Robbs Hut, California — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

Facilities

The hut is equipped with a propane heater and a cookstove. The cookstove is served by piped-in propane, and there is a newly installed solar lighting system. Other amenities include three sleeping platforms (3/4 inch width), mattresses, four wool blankets, a shovel, bucket and cleaning supplies. Outside on the stone deck by the lookout are a charcoal grill, campfire ring, picnic table and vault toilet building.

No water, electricity or garbage service are available. Guests must bring their own supply of water and garbage bags. Additional items to bring include food, cooking utensils and pots, sleeping bags, toilet paper, first aid supplies, matches and a flashlight. Click here for more cabin details.

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.

The facts

Season: Year round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA ROBBS HUT

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

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1 campsite at Robbs Hut

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	AREA ROBBS HUT	Cabin Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6

Getting there

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.

38.92361, -120.40417 · 38°55'25.0"N 120°24'15.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	44	50	56	63	72	82	90	89	83	66	51	43
Low °F	32	31	33	36	42	47	53	53	49	41	35	31
Precip in	9.6	8.8	8.8	4.9	3.2	0.9	0.0	0.1	0.6	2.9	5.3	9.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Robbs Hut

Can you reserve a site at Robbs Hut?: Yes, Robbs Hut is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Robbs Hut have?: 1 site.

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Robbs Hut also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Robbs Hut's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$65 (6 person max.)

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 530-644-2324
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-04.

Robbs Hut