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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
Megan S
VerifiedApril 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
Love this campground, been coming here several years! Nice views. Not a fan of the camp host this year, unfortunately. Instead of a simple welcome to the campground, if not reserved please go online and reserve your site at recreation.gov he rambled on about some unclear stuff I couldn’t really understand. Made me feel a bit unwelcome. Anyhow, enjoy the summer camping adventures everyone!
June B
VerifiedApril 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: RV
Rustic and unique. The views were so incredible
Isaac H
VerifiedApril 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: RV
Somewhat windy last week of March. One of the best times to see Zapata Falls totally frozen however. Majestical!
Lauren C
VerifiedMarch 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent
So amazing. I stayed at spot 13 in mid-March. I felt relatively safe as a solo female car-camper. It was windy! Extremely great star gazing. Spot 13 is close to the bathroom (vault toilet, no lights). The view is amazing. Easy to find (I was worried about the drive up the hill but I navigated it at sundown just fine, it’s paved) and it’s down the street from Great Sand Dunes. Probably my favorite camping stay on a long trip through the Southwest. Trash facilities by the bathroom.
Luke L
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
Very quiet, no one at campsite, very remote, could see all the stars
Raymond N
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Tent
Campground was well kept and stocked despite it being off season. Lovely location as well.
Bruce C
VerifiedDecember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RV
Love Zapata - especially in the winter when no one else is around! Great sites to choose from.
Dayton R
VerifiedDecember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
Love this campground. Some sites may struggle accommodating multiple tents, you might want to reserve multiple. Excellent views of the valley, sunset, and stars. I visited in June 2021 and saw the falls. Returned in December 2022 to see the frozen falls, which was possibly the coolest thing I’ve seen in Colorado! Totally worth it if you can brave a cold night.
Richard B
VerifiedDecember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: RV
Beautiful stars struck night. Good roads in. Safe camp fire ring with a grill. close to a picnic table.
Sara B
VerifiedNovember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Such a great campground: the sites are far apart with incredible views and it was great to be able right at the trailhead for the Zapata Falls hike. Would definitely return if we're in the area again.
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
