Bassam Cabin
Furniture in cabin
Wooden sign
Cabin with grass, flowers and trees
Dirt road through aspen trees

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Private Bathroom Private Bathroom
Water Hookup Water Hookup

About Bassam Guard Station

Bassam Guard Station was built in 1911 as one of a network of remote stations to be used by the first forest rangers and guards to monitor grazing sheep and cattle, manage timber harvesting, apprehended poachers, and report fire, road and weather conditions on National Forest lands. This cabin provides visitors with access to many recreation opportunities in the remote back country.

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Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 14 to Nov 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Private Bathroom Private Bathroom
Water Hookup Water Hookup
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Water Hookup
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking

Cabin Interior

  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet Type
  • Private Shower
  • Heating
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001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

🏠 Cabin
  • 8 guests
  • Pet Friendly

Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Shade
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (52)

Review Summary

4.7
52 reviews
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Brandon T

Verified

November 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

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

Verified

November 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

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

Verified

May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

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

Verified

May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

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

Verified

July 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

The perfect little get away from everything.

Ian P

Verified

July 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

The perfect little get away from everything.

Richard W

Verified

June 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

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

Verified

June 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

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

Verified

June 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

clean upon arrival. Some pre-chopped firewood places inside and outside. thank you for a peaceful get away.

Dana H

Verified

June 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

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...

Nearest town

Salida, CO - 39 mi

About 58 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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