Rocky Mountain Lodge & Cabins near Salida
719-539-4143



Poncha Springs is an excellent jumping-off point for Colorado-style adventures. Its prime location neighbors the quaint art town of Salida and offers easy access to skiing on Monarch Pass.
Two one-room, one-bed Cabins each with one bed and a full kitchen. 10 Motel Rooms, some with kitchenettes. All are clean and quiet with a log cabin feel, plus air-conditioning, phones & color TV.
Walk to restaurants, gift shops, fairgrounds, raft trips and jeep tours. The Rainbow and Colorado trails are nearby for mountain biking and hikers. Hunting and fishing are also popular outdoor activities. Monarch Ski and Snowboard Resort boast 250+ inches a year and is always less crowded the Summit County Corridor!
We often have lower daily and weekly rates than you may find in Salida.
Location: Five miles west of Salida at 10036 West Highway 50 in Poncha Springs.
Mailing address and reservations: PO Box 732, Salida Colorado 81242; 719-539-4143, fax 719-539-6568.
- Lodging Open Dates: All Year
- Nightly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $49 to $109
- Off-season rates available.
- About Smoking: Most non smoking units. Smoking units available.
- Cabins/Cottages with Cooking Facilities: 2
- Motel/Hotel Rooms with Cooking Facilities: 4
- Motel/Hotel Rooms without Cooking Facilities: 6
- Microwave and Mini Fridge Only: Some units.
- Adjoining rooms/units: Some units.
- Air Conditioning: All units.
- Units with Queen Beds: Some units.
- Units with TV: All units.
- Type of Reception: Cable.
- Number of Channels: 60
- Front Panel A/V Inputs for Video Games and Digital Camera: Most units.
- Internet Access in Units: All units.
- Elevation: 7500 feet above sea level.
- Region: South Central - Salida
- Location: Close to Town.
- Setting: Mountain views.
- Specialty Discounts (call for availability): Seniors. Groups. Firefighters and Police Officers. Military Personnel.
- Meals Regularly Served: Continental Breakfast.
- 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.
- Kennel (sitting service for your pet) Available: 5 minutes drive.
- Vet Services: 5 minutes drive.
- Phone: In private rental units.
- National Park OR Monument: 75 minutes drive.
- National Forests & BLM Lands: 5 minutes drive.
- State Parks: 10 minutes drive.
- Designated Historic District, Site or Plaza: 10 minutes drive.
- Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: Along the scenic byway.
- Designated Hiking Trails: 10 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Museum: 10 minutes drive.
- Hot Mineral Springs: 5 minutes drive.
- Public Rec Center: 5 minutes drive.
- Golf Course: 5 minutes drive.
- Movie Theater: 10 minutes drive.
- Art Gallery: 10 minutes drive.
- Restaurant(s): Walking distance.
- Internet Cafe: 10 minutes drive.
- Wine Tours OR Tasting: 5 minutes drive.
- Fishing in River, Stream or Creek: 5 minutes drive.
- Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: 10 minutes drive.
- Fly Shop: 5 minutes drive.
- Paddle Shop: 10 minutes drive.
- Whitewater Rafting Office/Pickup point: 5 minutes drive.
- Kayaking Rentals: 10 minutes drive.
- Horseback Trail Rides (Guided): 15 minutes drive.
- Jeep Trails: 10 minute drive. (Off road, back country, 4WD.)
- Jeep Rentals: 5 minutes drive.
- Jeep Tours: On site (off road, back country, 4WD, Jeep® or jeeping).
- 4-Wheel Drive Sales & Services: 5 minutes drive.
- ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Trails: 10 minute drive.
- ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Rentals: 5 minute drive.
- ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Tours: 5 minute drive.
- ATV Sales & Services: 10 minutes drive.
- Tourist Train Rides: 60 minutes drive.
- Mine Tours: 15 minutes drive.
- Historic/Cultural Tours: 10 minute drive.
- Mountain Bike Trails: 5 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Bike Path: 10 minutes drive.
- Bicycle Shop: 2 minutes drive.
- Performing Arts Theatre: 10 minutes drive.
- Amusement Rides: 2 minutes drive.
- Mini Golf: 2 minutes drive.
- Chairlift/Gondola/Tram Rides: 25 minutes drive.
- Hunting in Area: 10 minutes drive.
- Colorado Hunting Units/Areas: 56, 57, 55, 86, 561, 82,
- Downhill/Snowboarding Ski Area: 20 minutes drive.
- Cross Country Skiing Trails: 15 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Ski/Snowboard Equipment Rentals: 5 minutes drive.
- Snowshoe Trails: 15 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Ice Fishing: 10 minutes drive.
- Snowmobile Trails: 15 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Snowmobile Rentals: 5 minutes drive.
- Snowmobile Tours: 15 minutes drive.
- Snowmobile Sales & Services: 5 minutes drive.



