Dawson Cabin

PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Leadville, CO, CO

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.Dawson Cabin is nestled at the base of Ervin Peak in Clear Creek Canyon, at an elevation of about 9,600 feet.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dawson-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Dawson Cabin offers a rustic, remote getaway in Clear Creek Canyon with access to historic mining sites from the mid-19th century gold rush era. Nearby off-road vehicle trails and hiking trails, including routes into the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, provide outdoor recreation options.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep, American Pika, Snowshoe Hare, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Steller's Jay, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Western Wood-Pewee, White-crowned Sparrow

Insider tips for Dawson Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Only 1 tent site available Fishing available on-site per amenities list

Skip Dawson Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a rustic, remote location.

Best time to visit Dawson Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Crescent Mining Camp (LEADVILLE, CO), Parry Peak (Twin Lakes, CO), Twin Peaks (Co) (Twin Lakes, CO), White Star (LEADVILLE, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Dawson Cabin

Cell signal at Dawson Cabin (Leadville, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Leadville, CO, CO★ 4.3 (10 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.Dawson Cabin is nestled at the base of Ervin Peak in Clear Creek Canyon, at an elevation of about 9,600 feet.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a rustic, remote location

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Only 1 tent site available

Fishing available on-site per amenities list

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep, American Pika, Snowshoe Hare, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Steller's Jay, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Western Wood-Pewee, White-crowned Sparrow

Location

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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 th

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Dawson Cabin cost per night?+
Dawson Cabin costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Dawson Cabin open?+
Dawson Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Dawson Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Dawson Cabin?+
Dawson Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Dawson Cabin?+
Dawson Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Dawson Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Dawson Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Dawson Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Dawson Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$50 /night★ 4.3 (10)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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