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Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN
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Amber H
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN
Amazing experience! It was exactly what I expected a Colorado mountain cabin experience to be like!!!
Rick D
VerifiedNovember 21, 2019 • Stayed at: Dawson Cabin, Loop: DAWSON CABIN
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
From Buena Vista, Colorado, go about 15 miles north on Highway 24 towards Leadville. Turn left on County Road 390 at Clear Creek Reservoir. Go about 6 miles west on County Road 390, then turn right (north) onto the cabin driveway. The cabin is about 100 yards from the County Road.
From Leadville, Colorado, go about 18 miles south on Highway 24 towards Buena Vista. Turn right on County Road 390 toward Clear Creek Reservoir. Go about 6 miles west on County Rpad 390, then turn right (north) onto the cabin driveway. The cabin is about 100 yards from the road.
The cabin is accessible via Highway 24, located approximately 15 miles south from Buena Vista and 18 miles north from Leadville.
Elevation: 2900 feet
26 mi drive to downtown Leadville (about 39 min)
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: September 2, 2026
