About Robbs Hut
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cabin Interior
- Kitchen
- Heating
Views and Setting
- View
1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
- 6 guests
Site Details
Reviews (67)
What Guests Are Saying
Robb's Hut offers a magical retreat with spectacular views and a cozy atmosphere, making it a favorite among visitors. While the journey involves a rugged road and some rustic challenges, the cabin is well-stocked and clean, providing essential amenities for a comfortable stay. Guests appreciate the serenity, privacy, and beautiful surroundings, often planning to return for another experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Robb's Hut offers a magical retreat with spectacular views and a cozy atmosphere, making it a favorite among visitors. While the journey involves a rugged road and some rustic challenges, the cabin is well-stocked and clean, providing essential amenities for a comfortable stay. Guests appreciate the serenity, privacy, and beautiful surroundings, often planning to return for another experience.
Review Summary
Ken Y
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
The three mile hike was very gradual, which helped when snowshoeing. Everything was clean, cozy and comfortable. THANK YOU, Eldorado NF!
Genevieve V
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
It was an adventure backcountry skiing in the dark with my 12 year old. It was a relief to get into the cozy well appointed cabin with its solar light set up and propane gas stove. The power only lasted the first 2 hours then was out for rest of trip, but we had headlamps so we’re just fine . We enjoyed a peaceful snowy first day then the sun graced us the second for our decent to the car. Bring your ham radio.. Great reception up there !!
Genevieve V
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
It was an adventure backcountry skiing in the dark with my 12 year old. It was a relief to get into the cozy well appointed cabin with its solar light set up and propane gas stove. The power only lasted the first 2 hours then was out for rest of trip, but we had headlamps so we’re just fine . We enjoyed a peaceful snowy first day then the sun graced us the second for our decent to the car. Bring your ham radio.. Great reception up there !!
John K
VerifiedDecember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
The ski in was easy to follow. There was a nice shortcut at about halfway there which followed up next to a ravine directly up to the hut. Following the blue diamond trail markers up the FS road also works fine. Be careful at about 1/2 mi away to make a hard right turn. You should cross a gate across the road, which will be buried, but there is a sign also. The trail markers are sketchy in this area. The hut is very nice and comfortable (but kinda small.) Please keep it clean!! There is not much to do there - anywhere you ski is downhill. If you have two vehicles, consider placing one about 1 mi north on Icehouse road and ski out by following the ridge north from the hut. This route spills out onto an unplowed road which you follow east about 1 mi to your car. Makes a nice semi-loop for the adventurous. The skiing is a little more challenging than retracing the route in but very fun. Do this at your own risk! Enjoy your outing.
John K
VerifiedDecember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
The ski in was easy to follow. There was a nice shortcut at about halfway there which followed up next to a ravine directly up to the hut. Following the blue diamond trail markers up the FS road also works fine. Be careful at about 1/2 mi away to make a hard right turn. You should cross a gate across the road, which will be buried, but there is a sign also. The trail markers are sketchy in this area. The hut is very nice and comfortable (but kinda small.) Please keep it clean!! There is not much to do there - anywhere you ski is downhill. If you have two vehicles, consider placing one about 1 mi north on Icehouse road and ski out by following the ridge north from the hut. This route spills out onto an unplowed road which you follow east about 1 mi to your car. Makes a nice semi-loop for the adventurous. The skiing is a little more challenging than retracing the route in but very fun. Do this at your own risk! Enjoy your outing.
Mike H
VerifiedDecember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
Plenty of pots, pans and silverware, I didn't need to bring my own. The dishtowel is discusting! I'm bringing my own next time! The cookstove and heater are self lighting now, I remember the days when I had to learn to light the pilots...
Mike H
VerifiedDecember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
Plenty of pots, pans and silverware, I didn't need to bring my own. The dishtowel is discusting! I'm bringing my own next time! The cookstove and heater are self lighting now, I remember the days when I had to learn to light the pilots...
Jonas P
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
Sunset and stars are second to none! Well maintained hut with great views. Hut is definitely well taken care of and fully stocked. Picnic tables outside, pit toilet 30 ft to the south, fire lookout with access to the deck only about 50 ft to the west. Hut and toilet are clean. Hut is fully exposed, so if you're there in the summer, it will be HOT in the hut (think 80-90 degrees in the summer). No running water, as advertised, but there is a propane cooking stove and a propane heating stove which would be really nice in the winter. Don't plan on taking a car or daddy's fancy SUV up the access road because you will come back with branch scratches down the side of whatever you drive. And although clearance isn't too much of an issue and you won't need 4x4, the road is rough in a few spots. Overall, a fantastic experience for individuals or the whole family. Easy to access, but still feels like the middle of nowhere. Good instructions provided by the USFS.
Jonas P
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
Sunset and stars are second to none! Well maintained hut with great views. Hut is definitely well taken care of and fully stocked. Picnic tables outside, pit toilet 30 ft to the south, fire lookout with access to the deck only about 50 ft to the west. Hut and toilet are clean. Hut is fully exposed, so if you're there in the summer, it will be HOT in the hut (think 80-90 degrees in the summer). No running water, as advertised, but there is a propane cooking stove and a propane heating stove which would be really nice in the winter. Don't plan on taking a car or daddy's fancy SUV up the access road because you will come back with branch scratches down the side of whatever you drive. And although clearance isn't too much of an issue and you won't need 4x4, the road is rough in a few spots. Overall, a fantastic experience for individuals or the whole family. Easy to access, but still feels like the middle of nowhere. Good instructions provided by the USFS.
danny l
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA ROBBS HUT
Whatever you do, don't go here. There is nobody there, there is nothing to do, Just vast wilderness. who wants to see a bunch of trees and mountains. I recommend going to Disneyland instead.
Location & Directions for Robbs Hut
Eldorado National Forest Placerville Ranger District, Camino, CA 95709 United States
Elevation: 2,020 ft
Getting There
From Placerville, drive 21 mi east on Highway 50, turn left on Ice House Road and go 23 mi 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 mi along the road to the hut. In...
From Placerville, drive 21 mi east on Highway 50, turn left on Ice House Road and go 23 mi 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 mi along the road to the hut. In summer, use combination to access both gates and drive up. Follow blue arrows to the hut.
Highway access
Robbs Hut is accessible via Highway 50, which is approximately 21 miles west from Placerville. The access road is Ice House Road, leading north from Highway 50.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026