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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
Walter J
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RV
Well maintained grounds with clean restrooms..
Nick J
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent
Beautiful views and nice neighbors
Sarah S
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
It was a really easy campsite to get to, the view was awesome, and it was overall an enjoyable stay!
Katie G
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent
Someone had taken my reserved campsite, there was no camp host on site, and when I called the BLM office I left a voicemail but never got a call back. Ended up paying double- the campsite that was taken by someone else and the campsite I ended up using. Will likely not return here. It’s not clear if there was a reserved sign on my site, but the person who took it definitely did not pay.
Slavena P
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
Amazing views. Amazing scenery. Honestly probably top three of my favorite campsites ever. The bathrooms were so so clean for being vault bathrooms. We got to watch the sunset and the moonrise at the same time, and the star gazing was the cherry on top!
G Kirk S
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Beautiful campground. Remote yet close to Great Sand Dunes.
Reservation system was a bit weak. A camper was in our site because it wasn't marked reserved. Fortunately the camper was very laid-back and left without a problem, but the potential was there.
Cort R
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tent
Awesome
Tanasha L
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
We had a wonderful time and had the best view in spot #12! It was between the roads which was a bit of a downfall but literally a sunset view that was sooooo worth it! It gets a bit windy at night so anchor down. The trail to the falls was fun too, but a bit busy. Overall a wonderful time. Very close to sand dunes if you plan to go enjoy them also. Alamosa is about 40 mins away if you need anything you may have forgot to!
Natalie R
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
Beautiful sites. Ours was a little far from a toilet but you can look at the map online to reserve closer.
Don B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: RV
Road was well maintained and not as difficult as you might be lead to believe. Nice, level campspots. Clean facilities. Breathtaking views.
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
