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Bassam Guard Station Campground

Campground · National forest in Chaffee County, Colorado.

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Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands)
Campsites1
Site types1 cabin no electric
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(719) 539-3591
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Bassam Guard Station Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Bassam Guard Station Campground is in Chaffee County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.