Quick Tips
- Koshare Indian Museum and Kiva, La Junta
- Be aware of Comanche National Grassland's maps and restrictions
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 130"-150" | 150"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
Southwest of La Junta are thousands of acres of the Comanche National Grasslands. Mule deer, antelope, elk and whitetails roam this area of vast prairie.
A few whitetails are found along the Purgatoire River on private land.
Terrain
A vast rolling prairie beside Purgatoire River and Canyon. This area has many side canyons, numerous hills, a broad river valley, bluffs and long arroyos.
Roughly 741 square miles
42.7% public land
Elevations from 4,066-5,611 feet
Vegetation
Shortgrass prairie with buffalo and blue grama grass, pathces of sandsage, yucca, cactus, some long native grasses on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands and some cottonwoods along creek bottoms.
Access
Comanche National Grasslands Timpas Unit is between La Junta north and south of US Highway 350, west of Colorado Route 109 and north of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. County and secondary roads lead to thousands of acres on the national grasslands.
Comanche National Grassland OHV maps and restrictions
Wet weather makes county and secondary roads slick and rutted
Four wheel drive recommend
Camping and Lodging
La Junta in the northeast provides motel, restaurants, gas and medical facilities. Rocky Ford north, along US Highway 50 has gas and small cafés.
Motels:
Holiday Inn Express
Midtown
Travel Inn
Travelodge
Restaurants:
Copper Kitchen
Bamboo Panda
Mexico City Café
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