Robbs Hut
Robbs Hut is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.92361, -120.40417
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-644-2324
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Robbs Hut
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. C
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 351 designated routes (466 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Group | National forest group campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA) | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Yellowjacket | National forest campground | 2.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Yellowjacket Cg | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Yellow Jacket Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Wolf Creek Cg | National forest campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.