Roberts Cabin
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FAIRPLAY, CO, CO
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: May through October
Roberts Cabin is one of the recognized historic cabins in Pike & San Isabel National Forests. The primitive cabin dates back to the mining and railroad era of the 1880s, and is eligible for placement in the National Register of Historic Places. Through the ages, the structure has been used as a residence, a blacksmith’s shop and stables.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Roberts Cabin is a historic 1880s mining-era cabin restored to its original form, offering a unique primitive cabin experience with access to hiking via Boreas Pass and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities including moose and coyotes.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Elk, Coyote, Red Fox, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, White-tailed Ptarmigan, and Mountain Chickadee present in area
Insider tips for Roberts Cabin: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site Secure all food like you would for bears due to mouse presence Watch your head entering the cabin if you are tall
Skip Roberts Cabin if: You need hookups or modern amenities like electricity and running water. You prefer developed campground facilities. You cannot book well in advance.
Best time to visit Roberts Cabin: June-September — Campground operates May through October; June review noted good cabin conditions despite poor weather.
Nearby campgrounds: Selkirk (Jefferson, CO), Michigan Creek (Jefferson, CO), Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) (Lake George, CO), Aspen (Co) (Lake George, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Roberts Cabin
Cell signal at Roberts Cabin (FAIRPLAY, 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.
Roberts Cabin is one of the recognized historic cabins in Pike & San Isabel National Forests. The primitive cabin dates back to the mining and railroad era of the 1880s, and is eligible for placement in the National Register of Historic Places. Through the ages, the structure has been used as a residence, a blacksmith’s shop and stables.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site
Secure all food like you would for bears due to mouse presence
Watch your head entering the cabin if you are tall
Campground operates May through October; June review noted good cabin conditions despite poor weather
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Denver, Colorado, take Highway 285 southwest about 75 miles to the town of Como. Turn north on County Road 33 and go approximately 4 miles to the cabin. Parking is along east side of the road. Guests must have combination lock to cabin prior to arrival.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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