KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
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 next to 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.
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Whether you are a history buff or looking for fun vacation ideas, the Cool Caboose at La Junta KOA Journey is sure to satisfy you. The caboose vacation rental has plenty of room for a family and has deep local roots as its railroad line traveled directly through La Junta.
If you seek adventure, grab your suitcase and climb aboard this renovated train car which offers a comfortable lodging space with added historic charm.
The train car now serving as a lodging space is a 1928 railroad caboose. It once traveled along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, which stretched from Chicago to California, with a portion traversing Southeastern Colorado. The railway was established in the latter half of the 1800s, and the caboose still has the red and yellow exterior colors that decorated the trains traveling this route. It also has the railroad's logo painted on the side.
The railroad that this car traveled was once one of the largest in the country. It was even memorialized in a popular song, “On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe.” Judy Garland sang the song in “The Harvey Girls” film. The railroad was often traveled by passengers, especially in the 1900s, and contributed to many advancements, like being one of the first to add dining cars to passenger trains.
Since it retired from the railroad, the caboose has been converted into a cabin on wheels for caboose camping in La Junta. The interior has rustic Colorado blue pine walls and copper-stamped tin ceilings. You can also appreciate decor elements like a bunk bed rope ladder, marble shower and pull-chain toilet.
The caboose hearkens back to its heritage with themed art like stained glass railroad decor and a coin mural of railroad tracks on the bathroom floor. You can even see a beautiful view of your surroundings with seating in the cupola.
Here are a few details about the lodging arrangements:
Your rental also includes linens to save you some packing space. You can even bring your pet to stay in the cabin with you for a fee.
During your stay in the Cool Caboose train car vacation rental, you can stay busy with plenty to do at the campground and the surrounding countryside. On-site, you can take the kids to the pool or the playground. You can also start a round of mini golf or let your dog romp at the KampK9® dog park.
History buffs can visit the local area to discover more about the region. You might stop by the Koshare Indian Museum to see an extensive collection of Native American art and artifacts. The Bents Old Fort National Historic Site gives a glimpse at a frontier trading post built between 1833 and 1834.
You can also get outside and explore the state's natural beauty with a visit to Picket Wire and Vogel Canyons, which feature hiking and mountain biking trails. The location even has mapped dinosaur tracks you can follow.
History lovers interested in transportation will enjoy staying in a train car in La Junta. The rental is also a fun place to bring your kids and make lasting memories. Reserve this caboose for your next vacation at La Junta KOA Journey and step into the history of the American railroad.
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