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former saloon with lots of deer heads on the wall and a juicy chicken fried-steak break-
fast.
Spruce Lodge
( 719-873-5605, 800-228-5605;
www.sprucelodges.com
; 29431 US Hwy 160; d/ste/cabin $89/129/109; )
Bed
and breakfast with shared bath are on offer at this woodsy lodge, which is about 1 mile
east of the visitor center, and has a relatively plush Jacuzzi room.
B&B
$
Chinook Lodge & Smokehouse
( 719-873-9993, 888-890-9110;
www.chinooklodge.net
; 29666 US Hwy 160; cabins $70-110; )
Carnivorous
folk will appreciate this lodge and smokehouse, where copious meats are smoked on the
premises (sample its amazing beef jerky). Guests stay in rustic, century-old cabins, most
with handsome rock fireplaces and kitchens.
MOTEL
$$
Eating
Rockaway Cafe
( 719-873-5581; 30333 US Hwy 160; mains $5-12; 7am-6pm; )
This humble, friendly diner
sends out a good breakfast of big pancakes and enormous cups of coffee. For dinner, the
fresh grilled trout doesn't disappoint. If you are headed into the wilderness and need to do
a little planning, it also has complimentary wi-fi and a little book exchange.
CAFE
$
Information
South Fork Chamber of Commerce
( 719-873-5512, 800-571-0881;
www.southfork.org
;
29803 W Hwy 160;
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat & Sun Jun-Aug)
The center has information on outdoor activities
and lodging and sells biking and hiking trail maps. Consult the website for information on
recreation and activities following the 2013 fire.
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