Robbs Hut

Shared by @public_lands (Public Lands)

Eldorado National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Eldorado National Forest Fees: $65 (6 person max.) Season: Year round Reservations: Reservations only, access by permit. 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… 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. Phone: 530-644-2324 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232349 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: REC