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Pet Friendly
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Average nightly rates37 total sites
Tent Sites
37 sites
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
Daniela B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
Campsite was right next to Zapata Falls trailhead. Trailhead itself was super crowded, campground was much quieter. All sites were full but people were respectful about noise and spread out enough that we had a little privacy. Super convenient location for going to Sand Dunes as well. The road around campground is not paved, but will be fine for most cars. A few massive dips/potholes that could give smaller cars some trouble though. Would stay here again if I was in the area.
Cate C
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RV
It was a terrible drive to and through the campsite. I chose not to stay there.
Jason L
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RV
Great views and the spaces are large enough for longer RV's (our is 28').
Harmenie P
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
We stayed in site 4 and had family in site 12. There were plenty of tent spots in site 4. Both sites had great views of the valley and sunsets, but site 12's view was astounding. It was a quick walk to the Zapata Falls hike. It was nice to have the fire ring, picnic table, and bear bins to store our food. The trash was kept emptied and the bathrooms were clean. All of the sites were spaced pretty well so we weren't right next to other sites.
We would definitely stay here again.
Harmenie P
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
We stayed in site 4 and had family in site 12. There were plenty of tent spots in site 4. Both sites had great views of the valley and sunsets, but site 12's view was astounding. It was a quick walk to the Zapata Falls hike. It was nice to have the fire ring, picnic table, and bear bins to store our food. The trash was kept emptied and the bathrooms were clean. All of the sites were spaced pretty well so we weren't right next to other sites.
We would definitely stay here again.
Meg R
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Tent
Camped here with my husband and toddler as well as the grandparents. We had a beautiful sunset view and loved the hike to Zapata Falls. Our camp site was extremely rocky and on a slight slope. We had two tents and there was only one flat area. The second tent area was small so we ended up borrowing the tent site from the RV site behind us. The pit toilet was very clean and actually smelled fine. One complaint is that someone was blasting music until after midnight. Camp host should have been more attentive to that. Nice bear box, fire ring and picnic table. We will definitely be back.
Jeffrey F
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: RV
Beautiful setting on a hillside below a mountain. Clean restrooms and campsites. Walking distance to falls.
Mandy M
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
Spectacular views!
Julie K
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RV
Beautiful spot for camping, clean bathrooms. Views of the valley and sand dunes were great. Very quiet and campsites have been well cared for.
Alexandra K
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent
This is a good location. Make sure you have campsite info. #2 didn’t have a large designated tent space. Get creative below the trees.
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
