Things to Do in La Veta, Colorado

Historic walks and a nature trail are located in town. Forest hiking trails and even some peaks to climb can be found just a short drive from the La Veta

Cast your line for bass, catfish, trout, tiger muskies and more. Eight different fishing lakes are all within a short drive from La Veta.

Horseback rides are available during the summer months at Yellow Pines Guest Ranch in Cuchara. Reservations are required.

With two music venues in La Veta and another in Cuchara you’ll find live performances scheduled nearly every weekend during the summer. On Holiday weekends we have live music on our own stage here at the park.

Drive from La Veta to Trinidad over the 11,248-foot Cordova Pass and through some of the nation’s most beautiful national forests, state parks, wildlife areas, and mountain ranges. You’ll get a close up view of unique geologic formations known as dikes—sheets of rock formed in a fracture of pre-existing rock body. Up to 400 of these rock formations dot the route and are easily spotted as they extend up from the earth like spokes on a wheel.

Great Sand Dunes National Park is a short drive from La Veta, and is one of the most popular attractions nearby. You can go sand-boarding or Hiking on the dunes, tubing on the creek, or bring your camera for some great landscape photography.

Grandote Peaks Golf Club, one of the finest mountain courses in Colorado, is located just ½ mile from the RV Park. This beautiful Weiskopf/Morrish layout lies at the base of the majestic Spanish Peaks with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range.

Founded in 1862 as a trading post by Colonel John Francisco, the town of La Veta grew up around the Fort. In addition to the fort, the museum includes a saloon, blacksmith shop, school house, and mining museum.

Alys’ Restaurant, a highly rated upscale establishment, is located just two doors down from the RV Park. The menu changes every week but will always include choices of lamb, steak, chicken, seafood or vegetarian. Reservations are required at this popular restaurant, in the summer, you need to book 2 weeks ahead to get a table.

A charming mountain village in the heart of the Cucharas River Valley. Visitors love the quaint downtown area with colorful shops, lodging, restaurants and miniature golf. 11 miles south of La Veta via Hwy 12.

This impressive sight was constructed entirely by one man. Jim Bishop started building this castle in the 60s, and has since added a ballroom, three stories of interior rooms, towers and bridges. It's a must-visit!

Our small picturesque town has only a few paved roads and not a single traffic light. The Historic district with shops restaurants and galleries is just a short walk from the RV park.