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Bassam Guard Station
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Pike and San Isabel National Forests › Salida Ranger District › Colorado
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Bassam Guard Station, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Bassam Guard Station is located in the Salida Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (2 hrs 6 min west of Colorado Springs, CO) with an elevation of 9,741 feet. The site is normally open from mid May to the end of November. Prices start at $50.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (27)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 70% | |
| 4 star | 7% | |
| 3 star | 22% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@ThomasB3452376 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #1
Awesome little cabin and piece of history that our family enjoyed greatly. Everyone should be aware of how strained the USFS resources are, please take care of this gem! The future of places like this being available to rent depends on us using it responsibly and treating it respectfully.
@BrandonT360455 · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #1
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.
@DeirdreDE7E690 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #1
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. Its 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.
@IanP4661435782 · Camped on Jun 29, 2023 at Campsite #1
The perfect little get away from everything.
@RichardW654682 · Camped on Jun 18, 2023 at Campsite #1
Like having your own little forest preserve! Getting to travel about 1/4 mile 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!
@DanaH9105895 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #1
clean upon arrival. Some pre-chopped firewood places inside and outside. thank you for a peaceful get away.
@WilliamB132333 · Camped on May 31, 2022 at Campsite #1
Our stay at the cabin was great. The weather was cool and rainy but made for great reading for my wife. Finding the cabin was to hard, but needs a little more signage to guide you on your way. The entrance pass the gate is rough be careful. The cabins is in a valley making for VERY dark nights, so bring a good light source. The cabin is well stocked with items other campers have donated or left behind. Enjoyed hiking and wildlife watching.
@SaraB8044081 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #1
The cabin was clean and adorable. There was a small cooking stove and some pots and pans. Had a nice space for a fire. Wonderful get away for our family. The last quarter mile of driveway was questionable for our minivan, would of had to walk it if there had been rain.
@SaraB622 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #1
The cabin was clean and adorable. There was a small cooking stove and some pots and pans. Had a nice space for a fire. Wonderful get away for our family. The last quarter mile of driveway was questionable for our minivan, would of had to walk it if there had been rain.
@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Nov 22, 2020 at Campsite #1
Had a wonderful stay the week of Thanksgiving. The mouse problem from the last time has been fixed. I had two mouse traps set inside for five days that were never sprung. It looks like a new layer of cement had been placed around the base of the cabin exterior to keep out mice. It snowed a lot one day during our stay, and got down to 11 degrees two mornings, but the potbelly stove kept us toasty warm. It helps to bring along a long handled wood splitter to size the firewood small enough to fit into the stove. Looking forward to my next stay at the cabin in 2021 if I can get reservations. . .
@JamesR461 · Camped on Nov 22, 2020 at Campsite #1
Had a wonderful stay the week of Thanksgiving. The mouse problem from the last time has been fixed. I had two mouse traps set inside for five days that were never sprung. It looks like a new layer of cement had been placed around the base of the cabin exterior to keep out mice. It snowed a lot one day during our stay, and got down to 11 degrees two mornings, but the potbelly stove kept us toasty warm. It helps to bring along a long handled wood splitter to size the firewood small enough to fit into the stove. Looking forward to my next stay at the cabin in 2021 if I can get reservations. . .
@JosephJ257 · Camped on Nov 16, 2020 at Campsite #1
The only reason I can't rate 5 stars is because the cabin reeked of cigarettes so badly that we couldn't even stay in the cabin. We aired it out for entire 3 days that we were there so at least it smelled better for the next visitors. The wood bin in the cabin was almost completely empty, so I filled it up for the next visitor. There are no signs that say "No Smoking", I highly recommend that the FS puts signs up in the cabin. Remember your actions during your visit impacts the experience of others even after you leave. Other than that the location is fantastic, and it's great to have a private camping spot behind a fenced gate. I highly recommend this place.
@JosephJ1756087 · Camped on Nov 16, 2020 at Campsite #1
The only reason I can't rate 5 stars is because the cabin reeked of cigarettes so badly that we couldn't even stay in the cabin. We aired it out for entire 3 days that we were there so at least it smelled better for the next visitors. The wood bin in the cabin was almost completely empty, so I filled it up for the next visitor. There are no signs that say "No Smoking", I highly recommend that the FS puts signs up in the cabin. Remember your actions during your visit impacts the experience of others even after you leave. Other than that the location is fantastic, and it's great to have a private camping spot behind a fenced gate. I highly recommend this place.
@JustinC9419299 · Camped on Oct 30, 2020 at Campsite #1
Hands down one of the best weekends with my mom and friends.
@JustinC627 · Camped on Oct 30, 2020 at Campsite #1
Hands down one of the best weekends with my mom and friends.
@samanthat385 · Camped on Oct 29, 2020 at Campsite #1
Such a magical place !
@samanthat13075 · Camped on Oct 29, 2020 at Campsite #1
Such a magical place !
@MicheleL157153 · Camped on Oct 27, 2020 at Campsite #1
We had an awesome time at Bassam Cabin! Loved the seclusion of the place. The cabin is well maintained and such a lovely getaway. I was there with my 2 small kiddos. We had a bit of snow prior to arrival so I was grateful for AWD and snow tires. Also, it was necessary to keep the wood stove going all night since the temps dropped down into the single digits. The directions to get there are not great so best (and GPS doesn't work) so best to have a map.
@MicheleL792 · Camped on Oct 27, 2020 at Campsite #1
We had an awesome time at Bassam Cabin! Loved the seclusion of the place. The cabin is well maintained and such a lovely getaway. I was there with my 2 small kiddos. We had a bit of snow prior to arrival so I was grateful for AWD and snow tires. Also, it was necessary to keep the wood stove going all night since the temps dropped down into the single digits. The directions to get there are not great so best (and GPS doesn't work) so best to have a map.
@FredK684 · Camped on Sep 4, 2020 at Campsite #1
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.
@FredK9446883 · Camped on Sep 4, 2020 at Campsite #1
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.
@JimR335 · Camped on Aug 17, 2020 at Campsite #1
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.
@JimR3616045 · Camped on Aug 17, 2020 at Campsite #1
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.
@BrianL334 · Camped on Aug 11, 2020 at Campsite #1
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.
@BrianL8268206 · Camped on Aug 11, 2020 at Campsite #1
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.
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