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Pet Friendly
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Average nightly rates37 total sites
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About Zapata Falls Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (472)
What Guests Are Saying
Zapata Falls Campground offers stunning views of the San Luis Valley and the Great Sand Dunes, with clean and well-maintained facilities, including restrooms and spacious campsites. The short hike to Zapata Falls is highly recommended, providing a beautiful experience for families and hikers alike. While some campers noted issues with wind and insects, the overall atmosphere is peaceful and the camp hosts are attentive, making it a great base for exploring the area.
What Guests Are Saying
Zapata Falls Campground offers stunning views of the San Luis Valley and the Great Sand Dunes, with clean and well-maintained facilities, including restrooms and spacious campsites. The short hike to Zapata Falls is highly recommended, providing a beautiful experience for families and hikers alike. While some campers noted issues with wind and insects, the overall atmosphere is peaceful and the camp hosts are attentive, making it a great base for exploring the area.
Review Summary
Vivek D
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent
The views are spectacular. Spots are pretty insulated from other spots. Food storage boxes and firepits with grill grates were great. Two sets of bathrooms on the premises.
Diana L
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RV
Winter camping was great. The hike to the falls was great. Cell phone coverage would have made it even better.
Daniel C
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
Extremely clean and safe and well maintained Campground with the most beautiful views around
Pascal W
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
Great location, phenomenal sunset views! Great sand dunes park is just a bit down the road.
Brianna K
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent
Quiet, clean, spacious campground. Beautiful views. Bathrooms well stocked
aniket l
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: RV
Views are beautiful. We stayed here to catch the sunrise at sand dunes, so if you don't get any reservations at national park, this is an excellent option with bathroom facility.
Brian N
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RV
Great camping spot that look out over the valley and Sand Dunes. Only a short hike to the falls from campground.
Really enjoyed my stay.
Michael T
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: RV
Beautiful view of the valley below. Long steep drive to the campground. Clean and well kept area. Close to Sand Dunes. We had a bear encounter one night, but he was just curious.
Stacey D
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
Most beautiful experience. We will be back!!
Gary R
VerifiedDecember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: RV
Great experience, and will go back. Only real complaint was there were no hosts on site, but luckily we had quiet and respectful 'neighbors' nearby, so no conflict there. (Driving in we saw a very large group of people (TX plates, I think) who were set up to party. Full bar set up, big speakers, etc. ... thankfully we were nowhere near them. And, due to no hosts, the garbage bins got really full, to the point you really had to stuff anything into it. Small downsides to a wonderful stay. Unreal scenery, quiet, nice sized bear boxes.
Location Zapata Falls Campground
Address:
Blm San Luis Valley Field Office
Monte Vista, CO, 81144
United States
Zapata Falls Campground is accessible via US Highway 160, which is approximately 20 miles to the north, and State Highway 150, which is about 12 miles to the east.
Elevation: 2368 feet
40 mi drive to downtown Monte Vista (about 43 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- • Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026
