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Bassam Guard Station

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.7 (27)
Bassam Guard Station
🟢 1 open window as of Oct 12 — soonest Mon Nov 9–Thu Nov 12
Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — the only site here that publishes a pet policy says yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Bassam Guard Station in Colorado has 1 open booking window on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Nov 9–Thu Nov 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #001

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BASSAM CABIN  #001 — Bassam Guard Station exterior with vehicle parked outside
Site BASSAM CABIN #001 · Bassam Guard Station exterior with vehicle parked outsideSuzanne Brown
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 11.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ South Main Public Parking11.6 midirections →
⚡ chargepoint15.6 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.8 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 7 openings at Bassam Guard Station over the last 30 days, on 6 separate days, most of them for stays 2–41 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $75/nightCabin Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.7★★★★★27 ratings
5★21
4★3
3★3
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.3/4
Verizon0.2/4
AT&T0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bassam Guard Station FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bassam Guard Station?

Bassam Guard Station in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bassam Guard Station?

Campsite fees at Bassam Guard Station run about $75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bassam Guard Station when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bassam Guard Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Bassam Guard Station?

CampSage's scans caught 7 openings at Bassam Guard Station over the last 30 days, on 6 separate days, most of them for stays 2–41 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Bassam Guard Station a good campground?

Bassam Guard Station holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 27 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bassam Guard Station?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bassam Guard Station, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 3 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bassam Guard Station located?

Bassam Guard Station is located in Aspen / Maroon Bells, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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