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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Only 1 tent site available
Fishing available on-site per amenities list
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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
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- 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.
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