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Pet Friendly
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Average nightly rates37 total sites
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37 sites
About Zapata Falls Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- 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
Ryan B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tent
Great views facilities in good condition
James H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: RV
Our campsite at Zapata Falls was awesome!
High elevation, incredible views and cool nights.
The hike to the falls is a must!
Diane C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent
Ended up here as campground full at Great Sand Dunes National Park. This was not far away, higher elevation nice in summer and the falls were beautiful.
Autumn S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent
We were only here for one night but it was amazing! The views were stunning from site 13 and we got lucky with no wind (however the lightning was definitely spooky). Vault toilets were the cleanest I’ve ever seen!
Roy H
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: RV
Camp Host extremely nice and helpful
Camp grounds very clean
Bathrooms very clean
Camp was very peaceful and quiet
Maria Paula C
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent
beautiful views from out campsite. cell service was also pretty great. bear boxes were convenient. bathrooms were clean and stocked.
Joseph M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: RV
Large and clean campsite, close to beautiful views of the valley and hike to the falls. Bathrooms were clean and stocked with hand sanitizer. Take time to star gaze!
Brent S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: RV
Camp host do a great job.
Views forever!
Joe L
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent
Had campsite #3 across from pit toilets. Smell was bad at times but an attendant stopped by every day with toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
Rahel K
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: RV
We were amazed by the stunning far views! Almost looks like the savanna in Africa. The falls were pretty too! Always busy, even in the evening. (We went in July). It's definitely a hot spot, not much shade, but the views make up for that. We will come back.
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 6, 2026
