Roberts Cabin, Fairplay, CO

Roberts Cabin is located in the South Park Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 22 min southwest of Lakewood, CO) with an elevation of 10,285 feet. The site is normally open from the beginning of June to the end of October. There is a fee of $50.00 per night.

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@KenleyB8E716E6 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #1

The historic restoration is very cool - rustic and authentic. Surrounding area and trails are very beautiful.

@DahviW9A17399F · Camped on Jun 30, 2023 at Campsite #1

Awesome rustic cabin in a beautiful location. The beds were in great shape, and we had a wonderful time! Plus - the outhouse was the nicest outhouse I've been in for a long time. Thanks to the folks who keep it in such great shape!

@KimberlyM76848 · Camped on Jun 15, 2023 at Campsite #1

We enjoyed your stay at Robert's Cabin. It is relatively secluded and really a cool experience. It is pretty cool to imagine yourself living in the cabin back in the days that it was built. We were pretty freaked out when we arrived and there was a sign in the doorway about mice and the Hantavirus. The place smelled like bleach, so we weren't sure if there had been some active cleaning of nests/mice before we arrived. There were also activated mice traps all over the edges of the place on the main and top floors. However, we didn't see or hear any mice during out one day and night there. There were propane lanterns, a normal and usable broom, info, some random gear for camping, some books and games. The mattresses were stored in tarps that were zipped up when we arrived. So we felt safe on them. We used our sleeping bags on top because we didn't know to bring sheets and blankets. I think they were all twin size? There were a total of 5 beds I believe - on on the main level and 4 up top. It was SUPER cold overnight. I didn't realize the cabin was at 11,000 feet elevation, so definitely something to be aware of, especially if you have young kids or are sensitive to elevation. We were quite cold even with all the windows shut and in June. It's also a little spooky in there at night. We definitely made good use of our headlamps : ) The view is spectacular and having the whole property to yourself is really magnificent. There is a fire pit and a couple axes so you can make your own fire and hang out there at night if there isn't a fire ban. Overall, I would say this was one of the highlights of our vacation. It was really a unique once in a lifetime experience. And one night is prob enough : )

@BoJ5986798 · Camped on Jul 7, 2022 at Campsite #1

go up to boreas pass, great scenery

@AnnetteB860617 · Camped on Jun 26, 2022 at Campsite #1

bring lots of wood with you, the walk to the outhouse is scary at night, it was slick on the bridge across the creek. Need lots of light with the shutters closed, so bring your heavy-duty sleeping bags hand wipes and cleaners and lights, no campfires outside, burn ban. the brooms there were worn out and no mop or mop bucket if you can't climb narrow steep steps then plan ahead, cots might be a good idea. wash tubs and cook stove also needed and full water jugs.

@StevenH4575591 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

Awesome step back in time.

@StevenH334 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

Awesome step back in time.

@KatieM840 · Camped on Oct 13, 2021 at Campsite #1

Beautiful location and neat history! Cabin is beautifully restored. Needs some TLC. A good clean, holes filled to protect from the mice, and new mattresses.

@KatieM6062957 · Camped on Oct 13, 2021 at Campsite #1

Beautiful location and neat history! Cabin is beautifully restored. Needs some TLC. A good clean, holes filled to protect from the mice, and new mattresses.

@IsaacS7815201 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #1

This was so cool. I have truly never stayed in a place like this. I also could not believe how affordable it was. I’ve spent more money on campsites. I could not recommend Robert’s Cabin more. The one thing is bring lots of lighting.

@IsaacS504 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #1

@KylieP7643675 · Camped on Jul 12, 2021 at Campsite #1

There was trash, gun shells and orange disks scratched on the property. An employee showed up unannounced and without a mask. We rented the the cabin in the middle of nowhere to avoid people, but they showed up. I felt he was there to check up on us. The cabin itself is great.

@KendraW1192599 · Camped on Jul 11, 2021 at Campsite #1

Great opportunity to stay in a historic structure loved it.

@KendraW980 · Camped on Jul 11, 2021 at Campsite #1

Great opportunity to stay in a historic structure loved it.

@KevinY5350087 · Camped on Jun 24, 2021 at Campsite #1

Cabin was tremendous. There were actually 5 beds + the futon/couch. There was a full size bed downstairs and then 4 beds upstairs. The "mattresses" are a sort of futon-like pad on a rope & slat suspension system. It's not going to be very comfortable, but it's camping. They're also really loud and squeaky. And, obviously, you need to bring bedding of some sort. The couch/futon is absolutely brutal. Fortunately, nobody in my party had to sleep on it, but even sitting on it is painful. That "cushion" is long gone. That's the downside. Everything else is the upside. Really remote camping experience. No neighbors. No ever-present rangers (I'm looking at you, CO State Parks). No noise. Just peaceful solitude and amazing scenery. There is some traffic exploring the pass, but it's minimal. The cabin stays quite warm. We had unseasonably cool weather with highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s (maybe into the high 30s). We started a small fire in the wood burning stove (bring your own firewood, like regular camping) and it kept the entire cabin too hot. Most nights, people were too warm ... and that's with the fire dying out about midnight. Windows on all sides provides plenty of natural light for inside activities. Bring your own lights and lanterns if you want additional light. Previous campers leave behind items -- we played a game of yahtzee left behind and I added a deck of cards to the cabin. There is plenty of space inside, too. We ate dinner inside with 6 people seated at the table (works better with 4). Scenery cannot be matched. 20 minutes to Fairplay and an hour to Breckenridge, so there are plenty of places to go. Even the small pseudo-ghost town of Como is worth an hour or two. Everything in town was closed when we were there, but it looks like there is, in theory, a museum down by the "hotel." You can look at the old schoolhouse and church on the west side of town ... and the old roundabout. Great camping experience.

@KevinY829 · Camped on Jun 24, 2021 at Campsite #1

@johnS265 · Camped on Jun 23, 2021 at Campsite #1

This was a very wonderful time. I would encourage anybody to go to the cabin. The view is breathtaking

@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Jun 23, 2021 at Campsite #1

This was a very wonderful time. I would encourage anybody to go to the cabin. The view is breathtaking

@JacksonW944 · Camped on Jun 8, 2021 at Campsite #1

Awesome cabin, amazing location, beds aren’t very comfortable though

@JacksonW480232 · Camped on Jun 8, 2021 at Campsite #1

Awesome cabin, amazing location, beds aren’t very comfortable though

@BradleyM855 · Camped on Oct 20, 2020 at Campsite #1

Great old well-maintained cabin in a beautiful location along former narrow gauge railway line. Nearby old railroad town of Como is great. Be sure to hike around up at Boreas Pass. And the drive over to/from Breckenridge is fantastic. Thanks Forest Service for having this wonderful old cabin available for rental.

@SaulM756 · Camped on Oct 9, 2020 at Campsite #1

My only complain is the insane amount of mice. They even pooped on the bed I was on while I was sleeping.

@JoniA977 · Camped on Sep 23, 2020 at Campsite #1

We loved staying in the cabin for two nights during the fall. There was plenty of wood near the outdoor fie pit that we used in the wood burning stove inside. Loved watching the sunset while sitting in front of the cabin. There were mice, only during the night, so we set out a few traps that are provided. Worked well. Great space for preparing food on the side table, and lots of room on the large table and benches to eat and play a few games. We found several nails to hang our gear from, out of the way and off the floor. Loved being in an historic cabin.

@TonyB355 · Camped on Aug 25, 2020 at Campsite #1

It’s peaceful, quiet, and dark at night. The road a halve mile away but within sight had around a dozen cars a day, few enough to be curious to look each time. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 is because of a mouse ( probably mice, it was a point of contention). It’s in the woods so, yeah, it has a mouse but I forgot how loud they were at night without electricity. We only seen one but it sounded like more at night, possibly 3. Definitely plan on going back.

@LoryW738 · Camped on Oct 23, 2019 at Campsite #1

I don't mind dirty or mice, but it was TOO dirty and TOO poopy. Snowed through the door and windows and didn't know we had to supply our own wood - arrived in a blizzard and was VERY cold. Could NEVER stay upstairs due to cold and poop. LOTs of broken glass near cabin.

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