La Junta · Colorado · on the Santa Fe Trail
Where the Santa Fe Trail
Meets the Arkansas River
Comfortable rooms, honest hospitality, and parking big enough for whatever you rolled in on.
Reserve Your StayOur Property · Since the Trail Days
A True Colorado Stay on the Plains
La Junta Inn is a comfortable, pet-friendly hotel at the historic intersection of the Santa Fe Trail and the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado. We sit on a single level at 1325 E 3rd St, with a front desk staffed 24 hours, room for the dog, room for the rig, and a hot pot of coffee whenever you need it.
Whether you’re tracing the Santa Fe Trail, hauling freight on US-50, traveling with the team for a Friday night game at Tiger Stadium, or just looking for a quiet room near Bent’s Old Fort, there’s a room here that was built with you in mind.
Reach the front desk anytime at 719.383.3946, or browse the property and reserve online.
Reserve Your StayOnsite Amenities
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t
Indoor & Outdoor Pools
Year-round indoor pool plus a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub.
Pet-Friendly
Ground-floor rooms with easy outdoor access. Pet fee applies.
Free Wi-Fi
High-speed Wi-Fi in every room and across the property.
Oversized Parking
Pull-through space for semi-trucks, RVs, trailers and work rigs.
Continental Breakfast
Complimentary breakfast each morning to start your day right.
Business Center
Print, copy, and a quiet desk when work is on the road with you.
Local Heritage
What’s Worth the Detour
~ 8 miles east
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
A reconstructed 1830s adobe trading post on the Santa Fe Trail — a National Park Service site with living-history interpreters and Trail-era artifacts.
~ 0.5 miles
Koshare Indian Museum
A museum and ceremonial kiva housing one of the country’s most significant collections of Southwestern and Native American art.
~ 35 miles south
Picket Wire Canyonlands
Red sandstone canyons with the largest set of dinosaur trackways in North America — over 1,300 prints in the canyon floor.
Common Questions
Common Questions About La Junta Inn
Is La Junta Inn pet-friendly?
Yes. La Junta Inn welcomes pets in designated ground-floor rooms. A nightly pet fee applies — call 719.383.3946 to confirm availability and review our pet policy.
Does the hotel have parking for semi-trucks?
Yes. We have dedicated pull-through parking for semi-trucks, RVs, trailers, fifth-wheels, and oversized work trucks — with rooms positioned right alongside so you can keep an eye on your rig. Free for all registered guests.
What’s the closest attraction to the hotel?
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is about 8 miles east on CO-194, and the Koshare Indian Museum is about half a mile away. Picket Wire Canyonlands is roughly 35 miles south.
Is there a pool?
Yes. La Junta Inn has both an indoor pool (open year-round) and a seasonal outdoor pool, plus a hot tub.
Do you serve breakfast?
Yes — we serve a complimentary continental breakfast every morning to all registered guests.
Where exactly is La Junta Inn located?
La Junta Inn sits at 1325 E 3rd St, La Junta, CO 81050 — at the historic intersection of the Santa Fe Trail and the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado. Front desk staffed 24 hours.
Ready When You Are
A Comfortable Room on the Old Santa Fe Trail
Reserve online or call the front desk anytime — we’re staffed 24 hours, every day of the year.
Reserve Your Stay719.383.3946 · 1325 E 3rd St, La Junta, CO 81050