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Downtown Rocky Ford Colorado
Downtown Rocky Ford. Photo: Billy Hathorn

Rocky Ford, Colorado

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Rocky Ford is a small town made famous for its cantaloupes. It’s located around fifty miles southeast of Pueblo in Otero County. La Junta is ten miles further southeast.

In 2000 there was a population of 4,286 people. The elevation is 4,180 ft. It was named for a rocky ford, netted muskmelons, or cantaloupes found growing close to the first townsite.

Rocky Ford Colorado Welcome Sign
Welcome to Rocky Ford. Photo: Billy Hathorn

Main Attractions

Rocky Ford Cantaloupe – Sweet, juicy melons grown around Rocky Ford. They are famous throughout Colorado and are best in July.

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Grand Theatre Rocky Ford Colorado
Grand Theatre. Photo: Billy Hathorn

Activities near Rocky Ford

Landmarks:

  • Lake Meredith Reservoir (16mi)

Towns:

  • Avondale (37mi)
  • Fowler (17mi)
  • La Junta (11mi)
  • Pueblo (52mi)

Transportation:

  • Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) (48mi)

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