About Bassam Guard Station
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Water Hookup
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Cabin Interior
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet Type
- Private Shower
- Heating
001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
- 8 guests
- Pet Friendly
Site Details
Reviews (52)
Review Summary
Brandon T
VerifiedNovember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
The Bassam Ranger Station surpassed all of our expectations. It felt like we had a small private chunk of paradise to ourselves. Thank you for making such a iconic and historical site available to the public. It was a top notch experience.
Brandon T
VerifiedNovember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
The Bassam Ranger Station surpassed all of our expectations. It felt like we had a small private chunk of paradise to ourselves. Thank you for making such a iconic and historical site available to the public. It was a top notch experience.
Deirdre D
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
Beautiful cabin, just the right size for two people for a couple days. Fun staying in this historic building and read about the rangers from 1911. Would be better if the woodstove could run a bit longer than a couple hours at a time for overnight heat. But the bathroom is immaculately clean! Thank you, Salida Ranger District. Would love to come back when the roses are in bloom. The dirt road to get there is spectacularly maintained, and smooth as could be The padlock numbers to open the gate are hard to see even during the day. It’s tiny, and the numbers are not easy to read so use a flashlight (and reading glasses)! The water pump works well and can be used for cleaning and washing dishes. We brought our own water for drinking. Lots of hooks for hanging clothes and jackets etc.
Deirdre D
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
Beautiful cabin, just the right size for two people for a couple days. Fun staying in this historic building and read about the rangers from 1911. Would be better if the woodstove could run a bit longer than a couple hours at a time for overnight heat. But the bathroom is immaculately clean! Thank you, Salida Ranger District. Would love to come back when the roses are in bloom. The dirt road to get there is spectacularly maintained, and smooth as could be The padlock numbers to open the gate are hard to see even during the day. It’s tiny, and the numbers are not easy to read so use a flashlight (and reading glasses)! The water pump works well and can be used for cleaning and washing dishes. We brought our own water for drinking. Lots of hooks for hanging clothes and jackets etc.
Ian P
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
The perfect little get away from everything.
Ian P
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
The perfect little get away from everything.
Richard W
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
Like having your own little forest preserve! Getting to travel about 1/4 mi down a gated road (which you have the combination to) brings you to a beautiful little cabin in an aspen grove. So peaceful and wonderful having the place all to ourselves! And Bassam Park is just a little, out-of-the-way gem of a place. Also explore Castle Rock Gulch - really nice scenery!
Richard W
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
Like having your own little forest preserve! Getting to travel about 1/4 mi down a gated road (which you have the combination to) brings you to a beautiful little cabin in an aspen grove. So peaceful and wonderful having the place all to ourselves! And Bassam Park is just a little, out-of-the-way gem of a place. Also explore Castle Rock Gulch - really nice scenery!
Dana H
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
clean upon arrival. Some pre-chopped firewood places inside and outside. thank you for a peaceful get away.
Dana H
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN
clean upon arrival. Some pre-chopped firewood places inside and outside. thank you for a peaceful get away.
Location & Directions for Bassam Guard Station
Salida Ranger District Office, Salida, CO 81201 United States
Elevation: 2,967 ft
Getting There
From Salida travel north on Highway 285 to the junction with Highways 24/285 near Johnson's Village. Turn right onto Hwys 24/285, passing through Johnson's Village. Stay on this highway for 5 mi, then watch for a sign on the left for County Road 3...
From Salida travel north on Highway 285 to the junction with Highways 24/285 near Johnson's Village. Turn right onto Hwys 24/285, passing through Johnson's Village. Stay on this highway for 5 mi, then watch for a sign on the left for County Road 307 (next to private property with railroad items on display). Turn right onto CR 307 and travel for 1.5 mi to the junction with CR 187. Turn right onto CR 187 and travel south for 7 mi to the intersection with CR 186. Turn left on CR 186 and travel southeast for .10 mi. Watch for a two-track road on the left(186 A). This road will take you to the gated entrance to the cabin. Roads may be slippery and muddy after rain or snow, drive with caution.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026