Bassam Guard Station
Bassam Guard Station is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 38.74667, -105.94333
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (719) 539-3591 (INFORMATION ONLY) CALL 1(877) 444-6777 FOR RESERVATIONS
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bassam Guard Station
Overview 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. Recreation Visitors may wish to take a day trip to the Arkansas River for kayaking, whitewater rafting or fishing. There are many recreational activities on the Salida Ranger District including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and OHV riding on designated forest roads and trails. Or take a trip to the historic ghost town of St. Elmo. An old saloon, county courthouse and many other historic structures remain from the days of its mining glory. The City of Salida and Town of Buena Vista offer visitor’s unique restaurants, shops, and art galleries to enjoy. Facilities The 14 x 16 cabin includes a full-sized bed, dresser, a small table with two chairs, a two-burner propane stove for cooking, and a wood-burning stove for heat. A metal campfire ring and picnic table are onsite. The cabin sleeps two adults, and an additional six adults may camp outside in tents or a camper. The bunkhouse and barn are off-limits to the public. Horses may be picketed or corralled outside of the fenced area by the entrance of the cabin site. Portable corrals are permitted, but must be moved every few days
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- BV Overlook Camp & Lodging · 9.5 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 40 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 97 designated routes (145 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Mountain Campground | Private campground | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| Mushroom Gulch Site 1 | Private campground | 7.0 mi | — | — |
| Mushroom Gulch Site 2 | Private campground | 7.3 mi | — | — |
| Chalk Creek Campground and RV Park | RV park | 7.4 mi | — | — |
| Chalk Creek Campground and RV Park | Private campground | 7.5 mi | — | — |
| Mushroom Gulch Site 3 | Private campground | 7.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.