Bassam Guard Station

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Container Type: Ammo Can
Code Location: Inside container
Access Info: This cache is located on USFS property. Cabin may not be viewable if gate is locked.
Winter Access:  Dependent on road conditions.

The Bassam Guard Station dates back to the early 20^th century during a time when a lack of roads made it impossible for Forest Service rangers to manage the large areas of land that they do today. Employees stationed here could be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including grazing management, fire protection, and construction. As the Forest Service developed their road system these guard stations became obsolete and were frequently demolished. Thankfully, the Bassam Guard Station survived and can now be rented for recreational use.

Bassam Cabin and its outbuildings

The best access to this cache is via Chaffee County Road 307, which can be accessed from highway 285 west of Trout Creek Pass. Take CR 307 to CR 187 and stay on the road for approximately 8 miles. Turn right on to Forest Service Road 186, and the on to FSR 186A. There is a small parking area at the gate for the Bassam Guard Station, but if the gate is locked you will not be able to see the cabin. The cache is located outside the fenced area in a nearby aspen grove.