California · Soda Springs
Benson Hut
Operated by Sierra Club
Elevation
8,200 ft
Sleeps
12
Approach
5.5 mi
Approach time
4 hr
Difficulty
Strenuous
Activities
Ski, Hike
Season
Year-round
Ski quality
❄❄❄ 3/5 Solid alpine · glades
Raw price
$30 to $50 pp/night or whole hut, est (verify Hipcamp)
Per person per night
$40
Booking difficulty
High
Book ahead
3 months
Cell service
No
Water source
Snowmelt
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
Drive-in summer, 5.5-mile ski-in winter. Six fold-down bunks sleep 12. Part of the Sierra Club Tahoe hut chain for multi-night traverses. Wood stove, kitchen, two-story outhouse.
Avalanche forecast
Sierra Avalanche Center
Read the forecast →Our read of the relevant forecast center. Check the bulletin before every winter tour. ATES-style terrain calls on this site are opinions, not formal assessments.
Location
Hut
39.3000, -120.3800
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Booking opens on the operator's own site.