Francie’s Cabin

Located south of Breckenridge, great hut for beginners and families.

Est. 1994 | Elev. 11,360′

Occupancy

20 WINTER
20 SUMMER

Season

SUMMER | JULY – SEPTEMBER
WINTER | NOVEMBER – MAY

Accessibility

POPULAR WITH FAMILIES AND BEGINNERS DUE TO THE RELATIVE EASE OF ACCESS

Terrain

ALL LEVELS

Francie’s Cabin is the most popular hut in Colorado.

Francie’s Cabin, built in 1994, is located south of Breckenridge, Colorado in the popular Crystal Lakes drainage. The cabin is named for Frances Lockwood Bailey, a former resident of Breckenridge who died in a tragic plane crash in 1989.

Since opening to guests, Francie’s Cabin has become the most visited hut in Colorado. Herb’s Sauna at Francie’s Cabin was built in memory of Francie’s brother Herb Lockwood, who wrote his college thesis on the geology of the Crystal Lakes Basin.

**Due to popularity and relatively easy access of Francie’s, please remember that our huts are not for day use. Please respect the privacy of registered hut guests while traveling in the backcountry near the huts.

Amenities

Wood burning stove for heat, solar powered lights, indoor composting toilet, sauna, mattresses, and fully equipped kitchen. There is no cooking oven.

Kitchen

Fully Stocked Kitchen

Kitchen

Fully Stocked Kitchen

Sauna

Wood Burning Sauna

4 miles south of Breckenridge,
in the Crystal Lakes Basin

MAKE A RESERVATION

You will now be directed to a partner site to see availability and make a reservation.

TRAILHEAD INFORMATION

Spruce  Creek | Total Mileage: 2.2

Hut Elevation | 11,360′

WINTER

SUMMER

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT LIST

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