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.

Pet-Friendly
Free Grab N Go Breakfast
Semi-Truck Parking
Free Wi-Fi

Our 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 double level at 1325 E 3rd St — 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 below and reserve online.

Reserve Your Stay
Front DeskOpen 24 hours, every day
Address1325 E 3rd St, La Junta, CO 81050
Check-In / Out3:00 PM  ·  11:00 AM
PetsWelcome — fee applies, ground-floor rooms
ParkingFree — including semi-trucks & RVs

Onsite Amenities

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t

Indoor & Outdoor Pools

Temporarily closed for renovation. Indoor pool, outdoor pool, and hot tub — please confirm status with the front desk before booking.

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.

Grab N Go

Complimentary every morning to start your day right.

Onsite Lounge

Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-9pm and
Friday 5pm-10pm.

Local Heritage

What’s Worth the Detour

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

~ 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.

Koshare Indian Museum kiva

~ 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.

Picket Wire Canyon dinosaur trackway

~ 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?

La Junta Inn has both an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, plus a hot tub. All three are currently closed for renovation — please call the front desk at 719.383.3946 for status before booking.

Do you serve breakfast?

Yes — we serve a complimentary Grab N Go bag style breakfast.

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 Stay

719.383.3946  ·  1325 E 3rd St, La Junta, CO 81050