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Dawson Cabin

Dawson Cabin
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Dawson Cabin

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Dawson Cabin

Dawson Cabin provides campers with a rustic, remote getaway in the beautiful Clear Creek Canyon. The Clear Creek Historical District offers visitors a taste of mining history from the mid-19th Century, when people came far and wide looking for gold, silver and other precious minerals. By the 1890s, about 50,000 residents lived in the valley, in search of great fortune.

Number of accommodations: 1

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 15 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

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  • Pet friendly
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Site Details

Up to 12 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (10)

Review Summary

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Dr Mathew N

Verified

October 25, 2023 Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN

1

This was a Hantavirus breeding ground! I can handle mice in cabins. But mice feces dripping from the infestation in the ceiling onto our food, onto our bodies as we slept, sweeping it up each morning only to find it covering everyone in the room. Horrible infestation of a half dozen gnawing mice between the ceiling and the roof. Absolutely needs an extermination before renting. Again, I get mice in cabins, but this was beyond anything I’ve seen.

Mike S

Verified

September 21, 2023 Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN

3

The location and classic looks of this basic cabin are great. This is a bare cabin with a wood stove and a picnic table inside. Concrete floor. Another picnic table and fire pit behind cabin as will as a very clean vault toilet - outhouse. Very nice small stream right beside cabin creates some nice sound that helps to block vehicle noise from main road. Cabin sits about 100 yards off road down a nice driveway with locked gate at main road. This is a remote cabin with no cell service. It has locks on both the front and back door of the cabin as well as the outhouse and main gate. I could not get the back door to open, but was not a big deal for me. Did have mice come in cabin at night. Got some rain during visit and cabin will keep you dry.

Eugenie J

Verified

August 12, 2023 Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN

5

Ideal cabin. Can’t wait to come back!

Eric R

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July 25, 2023 Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN

5

We loved it here. Remote, clean, all necessary amenities available.

Christine W

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August 4, 2022 Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN

5

We always love staying at Dawson Cabin. Everything is always perfect, and this time there were *no yellowjackets"!

James B

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June 16, 2022 Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN

4

Erika D

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May 31, 2022 Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN

5

This was the perfect mix of a camping/cabin experience. Super secluded, easy to get to and tons of great things to do near the cabin. We had a larger party, and there was enough space to sleep 5-6 comfortably in the cabin. Also the property had space for any tent campers. We all agreed that we could live there! Easy access to Buena Vista if you need more supplies, and great fishing at Clear Creek Reservoir. The cabin is rustic, but seems luxurious for us as primarily tent campers. We experienced a snow storm on our last night, but the cabin was extremely cozy and warm with the wood stove. I could not recommend this place enough! We will be back as soon as we can.

Taylor K

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN

5

Let me know if I can ever buy this place and live here indefinitely.

Amber H

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January 11, 2020 Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN

5

Amazing experience! It was exactly what I expected a Colorado mountain cabin experience to be like!!!

Rick D

Verified

November 21, 2019 Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN

5

This was a great place. Cabin was very clean, bathroom was also very clean. Bring a wood saw and an ax to get firewood. There was plenty of dead and down nearby. I would definitely go again.

Location Dawson Cabin

Address:
Leadville Ranger District
Leadville, CO, 80461
United States

Highway access

The cabin is accessible via Highway 24, located approximately 15 miles south from Buena Vista and 18 miles north from Leadville.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.005 / -106.353

Elevation: 2900 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • Advanced reservations are ALWAYS required. Walk-ups are not available.
  • Please contact ranger district prior to arrival for updated restrictions and weather conditions
  • No water available; bring enough for drinking, cooking and washing
  • Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack in-pack out' facility
  • Dogs allowed
  • No cell phone coverage; nearest pay phone is 20 miles southeast in Buena Vista
  • For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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