Bassam Guard Station

Such a magical place !

Such a magical place !

This was our second trip to Bassam Guard Station. We enjoyed it a lot. There was a mouse in the cabin but it was not a real big deal. Part of nature. We adjusted. It's always fun to pump your own water using the easy to use hand pump. Heating with the old pot-belly stove is nostalgic fun. Both activities are educational for kiddos. The peace and quiet was awesome and the stars at night with NO light pollution was incredible. Saw two 2 by 2 bucks on Monday as we were leaving. The aspens had just started to turn a tiny bit. This would be fantastic when they turn fully as it is in the middle of many acres of aspen trees. Lots of neat roads to explore. You CAN get to CO 2 by going south on 86 and this gets you to Salida easier. We went over Cottonwood Pass to Tincup and then took the "Jeep trail" to Pitkin. It really can be done in almost ANY car.

This was our second trip to Bassam Guard Station. We enjoyed it a lot. There was a mouse in the cabin but it was not a real big deal. Part of nature. We adjusted. It's always fun to pump your own water using the easy to use hand pump. Heating with the old pot-belly stove is nostalgic fun. Both activities are educational for kiddos. The peace and quiet was awesome and the stars at night with NO light pollution was incredible. Saw two 2 by 2 bucks on Monday as we were leaving. The aspens had just started to turn a tiny bit. This would be fantastic when they turn fully as it is in the middle of many acres of aspen trees. Lots of neat roads to explore. You CAN get to CO 2 by going south on 86 and this gets you to Salida easier. We went over Cottonwood Pass to Tincup and then took the "Jeep trail" to Pitkin. It really can be done in almost ANY car.

We've stayed here several times, but this was the first time it was infested with mice. There were lots of mice both inside and outside the cabin. We think the previous visitors must have left the door open and/or left food out. We realize that there are are mice out in nature, but this was excessive.

We've stayed here several times, but this was the first time it was infested with mice. There were lots of mice both inside and outside the cabin. We think the previous visitors must have left the door open and/or left food out. We realize that there are are mice out in nature, but this was excessive.

Rustic cabin surrounded by meadows, aspens, and pine forests. Quiet and relaxing. Very few mice when my dogs stayed with me in the cabin. However when I brought a friend and I camped outside with the dogs, numerous mice came into the cabin at night. Caught 5 in two traps and there were many more. They made it hard for her to sleep. Food will need to be protected from the mice.

Rustic cabin surrounded by meadows, aspens, and pine forests. Quiet and relaxing. Very few mice when my dogs stayed with me in the cabin. However when I brought a friend and I camped outside with the dogs, numerous mice came into the cabin at night. Caught 5 in two traps and there were many more. They made it hard for her to sleep. Food will need to be protected from the mice.

The only downside is there is no shade at the benches around the firepit. Otherwise, it is the same place as it was 5 years ago. Very no frills but a nice getaway for the price. A very nice bed and quiet and peaceful in the morning and cool. The nights are very quiet and was comfortable when I was there. There are some nice, hidden away spots to hike along the cool, clear stream waters. The best part is the solitude it offers.

The only downside is there is no shade at the benches around the firepit. Otherwise, it is the same place as it was 5 years ago. Very no frills but a nice getaway for the price. A very nice bed and quiet and peaceful in the morning and cool. The nights are very quiet and was comfortable when I was there. There are some nice, hidden away spots to hike along the cool, clear stream waters. The best part is the solitude it offers.