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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
Benoit B
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: RV
The view of our site (#17) was fantastic. Short walk to the fall and a short drive to the Great Sand Dunes.
John R
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RV
Nice campground at high altitude. Clean and decent size lots with nice areas for tables and fire rings. Minimal shade.
Ken I
VerifiedMay 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
Zapata Falls a short 1/2 mile hike away. Great Sand Dunes NP in 20 minutes.
Hilary R
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent
Stunning location. Unfortunately we picked a lower campsite thinking from the map that it would have the best view. In fact the back campsites are higher and have amazing unobstructed views. Site 13 is the best!!
Rita C
VerifiedApril 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: RV
ice place with views
michael c
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: RV
Great views, and a short walk to Zapata Falls!
Chelsea O
VerifiedMarch 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
The views are beautiful! Good tent campsites. Quiet but populated. There are vault toilets. Be sure to bring your own water. If you're there in March or earlier, be prepared for water to freeze overnight. Highly recommend!
devin m
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
Someone was occupying my site I’d paid for and I had to find somewhere else for the night.
Patrick L
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent
Visited in mid December. Campground was empty except for one other camper. Vault toilets were clean. Amazing view of the valley from site 13. The short hike to Zapata Falls is definitely worth it.
CHRISTOPHER G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
We were there 8/9/25 for an overnight, on our way back to Denver from Chaco Canyon. Even though it was snowy (road) and cold, the stars and view were worth the nightly trips to the pit toilet (which were very clean)! The sites seem very well situated to provide views as well as a modicum of privacy. We've made a note to return and camp at Zapata Falls and explore the area at a later date. Absolutely beautiful views day and night.
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
