Bent County is one of 19 counties in the East Colorado travel region, located on the Arkansas River. Its largest town is Las Animas, with 2,500 people.
Las Animas is the largest town in Bent County. The town is a trading center for the surrounding agricultural region, and a popular vacation spot thanks to nearby John Martin Reservoir.
East of Las Animas in Bent County is the John Martin Reservoir, created by a dam on the Arkansas River. The largest body of water in southeast Colorado, the reservoir offers excellent fishing and water sport opportunities.