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.

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

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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Nathaniel H

Verified

January 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

It was a beautiful location, the only negative came from just a change in weather, it was a very cold night followed by the first snow of the season. The snow was beautiful, but the wood stove requires a lot of attention to keep it going throughout the night, or else a better operator. But the location and the history was great!

Nathaniel H

Verified

January 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BASSAM CABIN

5

It was a beautiful location, the only negative came from just a change in weather, it was a very cold night followed by the first snow of the season. The snow was beautiful, but the wood stove requires a lot of attention to keep it going throughout the night, or else a better operator. But the location and the history was great!

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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