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Robbs Hut
15 mi northeast of Pollock Pines, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Robbs Hut
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. 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. The hut is equipped with a propane heater and a cookstove. The cookstove is served by piped-in propane, and…
- Fees: $65 (6 person max.)
- Season: Year round
- Managed by: Eldorado National Forest, FS
- Where: 15 mi northeast of Pollock Pines, CA · 38.92361, -120.40417
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbs Peak | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Robbs Peak Spur | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Union Valley Bike Trail | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 6.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 6.8 mi
Water fill-up: 14.8 mi
Propane: 14.4 mi
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