General Campground
& Cabin Information
GUIDELINES FOR HAPPY CAMPING
There are no butts about it – please pick up your cigarette butts and dog poop or go barefoot!
Campfires
Campfires are allowed only in the sites with a fire ring (select lodging, tent sites & South Park campsites) and the playground community fire pit. Open flame propane fires are not allowed. If you would like to have a campfire, please ask for a fire ring site. Firewood is for sale at our store.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
CANCELLATIONS
- Your campsite or lodging reservation is guaranteed through the payment of a deposit equal to at least your first night’s stay ($300 for long-term stays) charged to your credit/debit card when your reservation is made.
- Campsites/lodging are not reserved without a deposit.
- Cancellations made after deadlines will result in forfeiture of all deposits.
- If you need to cancel any of your reservations, you must make contact with us by phone or email before the following deadlines to receive a deposit refund, less a cancellation fee.
- Not making contact with us to cancel/no-show will result in forfeiture of the entire deposit. If you do not receive a confirmation email from us confirming that your reservation has been cancelled, then please contact us, as it has probably not been cancelled.
- There is no cancellation fee for a reservation canceled within one hour of the time it was made. There is no cancellation fee for a reservation canceled the same day it was made for reservations made at least seven days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
- Reservations made after deadlines require non-refundable deposits.
CANCELLATION DEADLINES & FEES
Daily Stay Regular RV Sites & all Tent Sites: The reservation deposit will be refunded, less a $20.00 cancellation fee, if the reservation is canceled at least seven (7) days (28 days cancellation notice required for Memorial, Independence & Labor Day Holidays and La Junta Tarantula Fest weekend, the last weekend in September; holidays start on the Friday before the legal holiday date and end on the day after) prior to 2:00 pm MST of the scheduled reservation arrival date; there will be no refund issued if the reservation is canceled with less notice.
Daily Stay Deluxe RV Sites & Lodging: The reservation deposit will be refunded, less a $30.00 cancellation fee, if the reservation is canceled at least fourteen (14) days (28 days cancellation notice required for Memorial, Independence & Labor Day Holidays and La Junta Tarantula Fest weekend, the last weekend in September; holidays start on the Friday before the legal holiday date and end on the day after) prior to 2:00 pm MST of the scheduled reservation arrival date; there will be no refund issued if the reservation is canceled with less notice.
Long-Term Regular RV Sites: The reservation deposit will be refunded, less a $100.00 cancellation fee, if the reservation is canceled at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled reservation arrival date; there will be no refund issued if the reservation is canceled with less notice.
POSTPONEMENTS
Reservations for Regular RV Sites & all Tent Sites may be postponed a minimum of three (3) days up to three (3) months from the original reservation date with payment of a $20.00 postponement fee. Original reservation charges apply; postponements are not given for Memorial, Independence & Labor Day Holidays and La Junta Tarantula Fest weekend (last weekend in September; holidays start on the Friday before the legal holiday date and end on the day after)
Check-in & Check-out Times
Check-in time is any time after 1:00 p.m. for RV & tent camping; 2:00 p.m. for lodging. If you need to arrive sooner, please call the campground to make sure there is an available space. A fee may be charged for checking in before regular check-in times.
Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. If you would like to extend your stay, we will be happy to do that for you if space is available – please let the office know by 10:00 a.m. A fee may be charged for extending your check-out time. Guests will be charged another night’s stay if their site is not vacated by 2:00 pm unless prior arrangements have been made with the campground manager.
EARLY CHECK-OUTS
If you need to cancel any of your reservations after check-in, you must make contact with us before the following deadlines to receive a deposit refund, less an early check-out fee; text/email notification is not accepted. Early check-outs made after the following deadlines will result in forfeiture of all deposits.
Daily Stay Regular RV & all Tent Sites
24-hour notice of an early check-out is required. Notify us by 2:00 pm MST one day before your early departure. Early check-out fee is $20.00 per day reserved.
Daily Stay Deluxe RV Sites & Lodging
48-hour notice of an early check-out is required (3 days notice of an early check-out required for Memorial, Independence & Labor Day Holidays and La Junta Tarantula Fest weekend). Notify us by 2:00 pm MST 48 hours before your early departure. Early check-out fee is $30.00 per day reserved.
Long-Term Stay Early Check-outs
There are no refunds or pro-rations for early check-outs. We advise considering a change in your registration to a daily stay if you will not be staying a full month.
Children
Parents are responsible for their children’s actions and safety. Your kids love you – please spend time with them!
DIRECTIONS
We are located on the western edge of La Junta on U.S. Highway 50, on the south side of the road, behind Viaero Wireless and one block east of Walmart. GPS GENERALLY DOES NOT WORK WELL IN OUR AREA!
- Eastbound on U.S. Highway 50 (coming from Pueblo): We are exactly 2.4 miles east of the Conoco in the town of Swink. Go one block east past the signalized intersection at Conley Road/Country Road 26.5 (Village Inn/Walmart/Wendy’s) and turn right/south on Rogers Road at Viaero Wireless.
- Northeast-bound on U.S. Highway 350 (coming from Trinidad) or Colorado Highway 10 (coming from Walsenburg): We are exactly 1.9 miles west of the intersection of US 350 & US 50 and exactly 1.5 miles west of the intersection of CO 10 & US 50. Turn left/west on to US 50 and go .3 miles past the Big R Farm & Ranch Supply Store on the left/south. Turn left/south on Rogers Road just before Viaero Wireless.
- Westbound on U.S. Highway 50 (coming from Lamar): Continue west through La Junta. We are exactly 1.1 miles west of McDonald’s and .3 miles past the Big R Farm & Ranch Supply Store on the left/south. Turn left/south on Rogers Road just before Viaero Wireless.
Grass & Trees
Please do not park on, place a carpet or rug on, or do anything to injure the grass. Please do not climb on, cut or remove branches and/or trees, or do anything to injure the trees.
Image Release
All guests, customers of and visitors to La Junta Camping & Cabins recognize, understand, accept and authorize any pictures or videos containing their images or those of minors with them, taken by or for La Junta Camping & Cabins, to be the sole property of La Junta Camping & Cabins, and may be used for lawful promotional purposes. Images may be edited, changed and/or copied, and may be used for, but not limited to, publication on the internet, magazines, journals, books, articles, etc., provided that it is done for lawful purposes. Guests, customers and visitors will not be entitled to and waive any right to payment, royalty, or any sort of charge or compensation with regard to the usage of their images, and release all rights to any, but not limited to, claims, rights, demands, and/or any causes of action by them or their representatives, heirs or anyone else.
Laundry
Washers and dryers are available 24/7 in our Laundry Room for registered campground guests only. Machines require quarters as payment (available in our Office).
Lodging Cleaning & Damage Deposit
To encourage positive treatment of our lodging, a $100 refundable cash/credit cleaning/damage deposit is required at check-in (cash deposits are $200). Damages, if the lodging smells of smoke, if excessive cleaning required, and/or missing items will be held from the deposit; the balance, if any, will be refunded after the lodging condition is checked by our Housekeeping staff after check-out, between 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. If paid by credit, any refund normally will take three business days to show up in your account but may take up to ten business days.
We would much rather have our lodging kept in great condition and gladly refund your deposit in full rather than the alternative. Thank you!
Office & Store Hours
Our office & store hours are as follows:
- Summer: May – September: Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Spring & Fall: April & October: Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Winter: November – March: Sunday 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday thru Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Office & Store is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (December 25) & New Year’s Day (January 1st); the campground bathrooms, laundry, lodging, RV & tent sites will be open.
Walk-in cabin rentals will be taken until 9:00 p.m. year-round.
Pets
We love friendly pets at our campground and have provided a dog park for your pets’ enjoyment! For the best barefoot experience, pet poop must be picked up as soon as it hits the ground. Poop bags and receptacles are provided at the south & west ends of the park, and at our tent sites for your convenience. Please do not allow your pet to “go” on the grassy sites in the campground.
For the safety of our customers and pets, when walking your pet or when outside your RV, please have your pet on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Pets may not be left alone tied outside RVs, tent sites, and inside or outside of lodging.
Our back-in Deluxe Patio Site #57 includes a Paw Pen and poop bag receptacle only for dogs of guests registered for that site. Pets are allowed in all of our lodging (except the Fleetwood Park Model) for a fee, maximum of three pets; there is no charge for Service Animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act; the pet fee applies to emotional support animals.
Owners of aggressive, barking and off-leash pets may be asked to leave without a refund.
Quiet Hours
For the relaxation and enjoyment of our guests, quiet hours are from 9:00 p.m. until 7:30 a.m.
Smoking & Vaping
Smoking & vaping are not allowed in or within 20 feet of lodging, the mini golf course, playground & pool, bathrooms, breezeway, laundry, office/store & Rec Room. Violators will be charged $200.00. There are no butts about it – please pick up your cigarette butts or go barefoot!!
Swimming Pool
Our solar-heated swimming pool is open daily from 10:00 am – dusk, from early May to late September. With a signed waiver (available at our office), registered guests are welcome to SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK! We do not provide a lifeguard.
An adult of age 18 must be present at all times in the pool enclosure when kids under the age of 16 are in the enclosure.
There is a daily fee for visitors. No diving, running, shoving, animals, food, drink (other than water), smoking or vaping is allowed in the fenced pool enclosure. Only one child at a time may be on the waterslide. We ask that swimmers shower off before entering the pool; a shower is provided inside the pool enclosure. Infants must wear swim diapers.
Tent Sites
Tent sites may be rented for a maximum of seven consecutive days. Electricity from the tent sites may not be used to power air conditioners or connected to vehicles. Water is provided to tent sites on a seasonal basis, from May – September. Each tent site is allowed one parking space. Tents are only allowed on tent platforms (14′ x 14′).
Trash
Please place your trash in the dumpsters on the east & west sides of North Park. Everyone likes a clean campground, right! Please do not litter!
Vehicles
Only one camping unit per site. Each site reservation includes parking for one towing vehicle and one vehicle being towed; fees may apply for additional vehicles.
Do not change oil in the campground.
If you want to wash your RV or camper, please use the oversize stall of the car wash across the street.
VISITORS
Visitors are welcome at our campground. They must park in the extra parking spots. They cannot park in open camp sites or block roads or other sites. Only registered guests and paid visitors are allowed to use the swimming pool & Mini Golf.
Water & Sewer
Please run the water faucet to clear it prior to connecting to your RV. We are on city water, but if your site has not been used for a while, the initial water may be stale. Use a sewer connector or gasket to connect to the sewer inlet nearest the back of your RV. Please do not put diapers, towels or any other items in the sewer line that might block it. Please run plenty of water down your toilet when flushing – it really helps keep things flowing!
QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? SUGGESTIONS?
We want you to have a great stay. Please allow us to help make that happen. If there is a problem, please give us a chance to fix it if we can – while you are here!
Meet Your Hosts
Brad & Wendee Patterson, and Maxx, the Campground Hound, have been the hosts of La Junta Camping & Cabins (formerly La Junta KOA) since 2016. Our goal is for our campground to provide a welcome oasis for you to enjoy. We hope that you will stop in and allow us to provide a great camping & lodging experience! We feature high-speed WiFi connectivity and the best tent sites, playground & coolest railcar lodging in the country! We offer several types of camp sites including 85′ long sites for big rigs. Your dog(s) will love our dog park! Come on in, relax, and enjoy all that we have to offer as you travel to and through La Junta. Our friendly staff looks forward to serving you!