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Travel & Lodging

La Veta and Cuchara are small towns with a variety of inns, lodges, RV parks, and bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs). Camping is also available at nearby state parks and national forest campgrounds (see below for listings.) Two Fox Cabins provides a campground at no cost to our riders. Spanish Peaks Cycling has also arranged for local hosts (guest room accommodations in local homes), or you can “camp” inside at the La Veta Fire Protection District’s firehouse or the lower level of the La Veta United Methodist Church.

Travel and Lodging

Our sponsors include Harding’s Corner B and B, La Veta Pines RV Park, and Now We RV Champions of La Veta. Find traditional lodging possibilities through the Spanish Peaks Chamber of Commerce, 719-742-3676. Their website contains detailed descriptions of local lodging & accommodations, visit www.spanishpeakschamber.com.

We encourage you to make your lodging arrangements early, and to “think outside the box” of traditional lodging.The charm of our small towns and sparsely traveled roads is a double-edged sword: we won’t have enough motels and B&Bs to accommodate everyone.

Following are some alternatives:

  • Consider renting a condo in Cuchara — many of the condos sleep 8 or more people, so with a bit of planning you can invite several friends and split the costs.
  • Consider staying with a Local Host — several cyclists stayed with local hosts last year and are very eager to stay with the same people again.
  • Consider sacking out at the La Veta Fire Department — it’s only $10, includes showers, and the money supports our fire fighters.
  • Sack out at the lower level of the La Veta United Methodist Church — also only $10 and includes showers.
  • Tent camp  in town on Oak Street, right beside Two Fox Cabins. They have a bathroom with a shower. Please let us know if you plan to camp, so we can order porta-potties.

Lodging – Local Hosts

You are invited to stay with local hosts on Friday night before the ride and/or on Saturday night after the ride.  Most homes will have separate guest rooms with standard or queen beds, and you will have the opportunity to meet a few of the wonderful people of La Veta, Cuchara, and Huerfano County.  Several cyclists who stayed with local hosts in past years are eager to stay with the same hosts this year!  Some of the hosts provide breakfasts for their cyclists, but you should assume that your Local Host will provide only a clean bed, hot shower, and a friendly welcome.

If you are interested in this lodging opportunity, please send an e-mail to localhostlodging@spcycling.org before July 6th.  Include in your e-mail (1) your name, (2) number of cyclists/guests, (3) number of beds needed, (4) whether you’ll be staying both Friday night and Saturday nights or just Friday, (5) contact information, including phone number and e-mail address.  You will be given the name, address, and phone number of a local host. We ask that you contact your host directly to obtain directions and let them know when you will be arriving.  In exchange for lodging, we request that you make a tax-deductible contribution of at least $20 to the La Veta Public Library.  You may turn in your contribution when you pick up your registration packet.

Lodging – La Veta Fire Department

The fire department in La Veta will be open for camping on Friday night and showers on Saturday.  Cost is $10 to cover janitorial fees, and any excess monies will go to fund our volunteer fire department.  While you do not need to make a reservation, we would appreciate knowing if you want to stay at here so they can expect you! Check-in is from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday.  Bring your own sleeping bag, towels, and toiletries.

Camping

Camping is available at Lathrop State Park, Bear Lake, Blue Lake, and Indian Creek in the San Isabel National Forest, at Monument Lake, and other sites. There is no camping in the Town Park and please, no sleeping in your car — we have much better options for you:

Lathrop State Park, located on Highway 160, 3 miles west of Walsenburg, 12 miles east of La Veta. 719-738-2376 (phone) lathrop.park@state.co.us (e-mail)

Monument Lake, 28 miles south of La Veta on Highway 12, 20 motel rooms, 13 cabins, full & partial RV hookups, tent sites, public showers. 719-868-2226.

Indian Creek, San Isabel National Forest, Remote, free camping in the national forest, 7 miles southwest of La Veta. Drive through La Veta on Highway 12, half mile out of town, turn right toward Sulfur Springs, then drive 7 miles to the Indian Creek Trailhead. For more information, contact the San Isabel National Forest office, 326 Dozier Street, Canon City, CO 81212, 719-275-4119.

We RV Champions of La Veta, 126 West 2nd St., La Veta. RV park located two blocks north of La Veta Town Park. They also have two RV’s for rent. 719-988-6190, www.wervchampions.com.

Bear Lake, Blue Lake Campground, San Isabel National Forest, Camping in the national forest, 18 miles south of La Veta. Drive through La Veta on Highway 12, continue south for 14.8 miles, then “right” (or straight, as the main road curves to the left) and follow the dirt road 4 miles to the lakes. For more information, contact the San Isabel National Forest office, 326 Dozier Street, Canon City, CO 81212, 719-275-4119.

La Veta Pines RV Park, 220 W. Grand St, La Veta. Hot showers, full hookups, shade trees, and grassy spaces. Located three blocks south of La Veta Town Park. 719-742-3252. www.lavetapines.com.

La Veta Fire Protection District
Stonewall Fire Protection