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.
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.
Advanced reservations are ALWAYS required. Walk-ups are not available. Entry to the cabin and toilet is by combination lock, provided in confirmation letter 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.
