Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232349
When Robbs Hut reopens
Robbs Hut's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 177 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 74 open for online reservation · 101 reserved · 2 closed.
Where the open windows are
58.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 74 of 177 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online58.2%
Open site-nights74 / 177
Reserved (of online inventory)101 / 175
Weekday openings55
Weekend openings19
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 55 fall on weekdays and 19 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 15 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 |
This cabin currently has 74 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Oct 30
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Oct 30. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
74 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Robbs Hut, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 16 2-night, 11 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 13 at site 1.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not recorded | None | 74 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 +62 more |
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. Click here for more cabin details.
Natural Features
Perched atop Robbs Peak at an elevation of 6,686 feet, the hut boasts panoramic views of the Crystal Range in the Desolation Wilderness and the Sacramento Valley. The peak is part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Eldorado National Forest and sits in a clearing surrounded by Jeffrey and Ponderosa pine.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest phone a pay phone at the Crystal Basin Information Station on Ice House Road, 13 miles southwest of the hut. This station is open in summer only.
1 monitored cabinNo hookupsMax party 6
Getting there
From Placerville, drive 21 miles east on Highway 50, turn left on Ice House Road and go 23 miles 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 miles along the road to the hut. In summer, use combination to access both gates and drive up. Follow blue arrows to the hut.
Eldorado National Forest Placerville Ranger District, Camino, CA 95709530-644-2324
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232349 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232349 · Robbs Hut · Camino CA8 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Robbs Hut?
Reservations for Robbs Hut are made through Recreation.gov. 74 of 177 tracked site-nights are currently open (41.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Robbs Hut?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Robbs Hut?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 25 at site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Robbs Hut?
December 2026, with 15 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Robbs Hut?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 30. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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