Hotels in La Junta

Besides the campgrounds listed in "Active Pursuits", there are a few national chain motels in the area. In La Junta is the Holiday Inn Express, 27994 U.S. 50 Frontage Rd., La Junta, CO 81050 (tel. 800/465-4329 or 719/384-2900), with rates from $109 to $129 double. In Las Animas, about 20 miles east of La Junta, there is the Best Western Bent's Fort Inn, 10950 E. U.S. 50 (P.O. Box 108), Las Animas, CO 81054 (tel. 877/236-8738 or 719/456-0011), with rates of $65 to $85 double. Room tax of about 8% is added to lodging bills.