La Junta KOA Journey
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- best months
- At 4,082 ft
La Junta KOA Journey offers a comfortable base camp in southeastern Colorado, featuring a mix of RV and tent sites in a convenient roadside setting. As a KOA property, sites are available by reservation, making it easy to secure your spot before arriving. The campground suits travelers exploring the Arkansas River valley, nearby historic sites, and access to outdoor recreation across the region.
- Nearby · Withers Canyon Trailhead · Rourke Ranch Cabin · Point Campground
Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit La Junta KOA Journey
Best months: April–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
46° / 17°
4 wet · 3 snow
Feb
50° / 20°
4 wet · 3 snow
Mar
61° / 28°
5 wet · 2 snow
Apr
68° / 36°
5 wet · 1 snow
May
77° / 46°
6 wet
Jun
88° / 57°
6 wet
Jul
93° / 62°
7 wet
Aug
90° / 61°
6 wet
Sep
83° / 52°
4 wet
Oct
70° / 37°
4 wet · 1 snow
Nov
57° / 25°
3 wet · 2 snow
Dec
46° / 17°
4 wet · 3 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at La Junta, CO, 2.7 mi away at 4,089 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more campsites worth the drive
Withers Canyon Trailhead
~40 min drive
Rustic Colorado canyon campground with trailhead access and first-come availability.
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Rourke Ranch Cabin
~48 min drive
Rourke Ranch Cabin is a campground in Colorado at about 4,422 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Point Campground
~59 min drive
First-come Colorado campground with scenic sites for outdoor recreation.
BED
Lake Hasty
~1h 2m drive
Lake Hasty is a campground in Colorado at about 3,762 feet. It is managed by the state fish and wildlife agency.
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Caddoa Group Campground
~1h 2m drive
Colorado group campground offering reservable sites for organized camping parties.
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