Budget Host Motel & Campground
800-283-4678
Originally founded by Spanish farmers, Walsenburg in southern Colorado lies just off I-25, but feels like a town untouched by modern times. The Scenic Highway of Legends, which begins west of town and continues its way through some of Colorado's most interesting historical locales and beautiful scenery.
The Budget Host Motel & Campground offers senior discount with 17 motel rooms and RV sites next door. The RV sites offer pull thrus, cement patios, and picnic tables. The motel was redecorated in the late 1990s. Walk to the restaurant across Street.
Try Lathrop State Park just west of town, in view of the Spanish Peaks Mountain Range. In summer, take a refreshing swim at the lake!
All major credit cards.
Location: 1/4 miles south of I-25, take Exit 52, I-25 business loop. 553 US Highway 85 & 87, Walsenburg CO 81089; 719-738-3800; 800-Bud-Host (283-4678).
- Lodging Open Dates: All Year
- Nightly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $44 to $65
- Off-season rates available.
- About Smoking: Some non smoking units.
- Motel/Hotel Rooms without Cooking Facilities: 17
- Units with Queen Beds: Some units.
- Units with TV: All units.
- Number of Channels: 5
- Camping Open Dates: All Year
- Along a Highway: Easy access for quick and convenient RVing along Interstate or State Highways.
- Tent Camping Rates: Range from $15 to $19 a night for two people.
- RV Sites: 17
- Tent Sites: 17
- Total Sites: 17
- Full Hookups: 17 sites with water, electric and sewer.
- Long RV Sites 45+ Feet: 9 RV sites are 45 feet or longer.
- Pull-Thru Sites: 9
- RV Sites Wide Enough for Slideout(s) 17
- No Campfires Allowed: Thank you for understanding our property has a NO campfire policy.
- Elevation: 6200 feet above sea level.
- Region: South Central - Walsenburg
- Location: Close to Town.
- Setting: Mountain views. Ranch setting.
- Specialty Discounts (call for availability): Seniors. Groups.
- OPEN Campfires (individual use): Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.)
- On-Property in Central Area for Guests to Use: Laundry Area (washers and dryers).
- Credit Cards: Visa Card. MasterCard. Discover Card. American Express.
- Pets in Lodging: All Pets are allowed in private rental units. There may be a fee or a deposit.
- Pets at Campground & RV Park: Pets are allowed at campsites for no additional cost. Well-behaved dogs or cats are allowed on a leash outdoors while their owners are on-site.
- Vet Services: 5 minutes drive.
- Phone: In private rental units.
- Designated Historic District, Site or Plaza: 5 minutes drive.
- Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: 5 minutes drive to the scenic byway.
- Museum: 5 minutes drive.
- Golf Course: 10 minutes drive.
- Movie Theater: 5 minutes drive.
- Restaurant(s): Walking distance.
- Internet Cafe: 5 minutes drive.
- Fishing in River, Stream or Creek: 10 minutes drive.
- Mountain Bike Trails: 10 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Hunting in Area: 15 minutes drive.
- Colorado Hunting Units/Areas: 84, 85, 128, 133, 83, 861,
- Downhill/Snowboarding Ski Area: 45 minutes drive.
- Cross Country Skiing Trails: 30 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Snowshoe Trails: 30 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Snowmobile Trails: 30 minutes drive to trailhead.



