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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
Marlee H
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
It was really close to the sand dunes and was up in the mountains which provided a beautiful view of the sunset
Skyler M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
Great stay and easy to book online. Firepits were available.
Rachel W
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent
It's a very nice spot with great views. The only issue is how utterly dirty it is. The campsite host is ineffective.
YUEWEI Q
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent
The fee of $11 per night is reasonable, but processing fee of $8 is outrageous.
Nick G
VerifiedDecember 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent
While the cold was crazy bitter, I could not have asked for a more beautiful location.
Anthony S
VerifiedDecember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent
Stunning views of the San Luis Valley at over 9,000 ft. elevation! There are two really awesome trails that you can do. One is pretty short, only a half mile or so to discover the 25ft. hidden waterfall (pretty sure this is where Zapata Falls gets its name). The other is an all day hike (South Zapata Lake Trail), around 10+ miles (signs near the trail head say 8 miles, but that must be wrong) that takes you up to a lake tucked away up in the mountains. I did both and had a blast! You have a fire ring, picnic table, and bear box at your site and access to trash and vault toilets. It's a 3ish mile dirt and gravel road to get up to the campground. Note that it is apparently a reservation only campground yet you are charged a reservation fee in addition to the campsite fee...
CLYDE A
VerifiedNovember 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: RV
Nicely spaced out sites. Everyone seemed to have a view of the valley. Bathrooms were maintained. Signage was good.
David S
VerifiedNovember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
The campground is located in a good location. Hiking access to Zapata Falls and short drive to the Great Sand Dunes NP. The access road is currently under renovation but in good shape. The campground has level sites and allows both tents and RV's. There is no water but it does have vault toilets.
Stephanie W
VerifiedNovember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
When we got there someone had taken our reservation spot. The pit toilets were pretty full and smelly.
Emma W
VerifiedNovember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent
A little cold and windy in November but rest rooms were clean despite it being low season. Great views and our 2 wheel drive SUV got up the road to the campsite with no problems !
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
