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Pet Friendly
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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
Christina W
VerifiedMay 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: RV
Beautiful campground, trails, and falls! Clean, spacious, and well maintained.
Ami M
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
Beautiful campground and well maintained. Clean bathrooms. I was in #5 and it was a pretty private area, especially by the fire ring. Be prepared for wind! It’s still early in the season so it wasn’t crowded but a group of people were wandering around between 12-1am which woke me up. There were no safety concerns - I was just annoyed they woke me up by being loud. Again, the wind!
Darcy B
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent
Loved the access to the national park without contending with quite as many people. Campsites are a little rougher. Campsite #8 tentpads were all on a slope. However, said slope provides a little more privacy and a little less exposure. Walk to the vault toilet is short but you go out of sight. Parking spot is generous for 2 cars. Plenty of space.
Theany M
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
We had a great time. Kids love our site very much. We appreciate the space we have behind our site where kids can go off and explore nature. The view was also amazing from our picnic table. Bathroom is clean and convenience to access from our site.
Christie W
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
Beautiful view, easy distance to Great Sand Dunes, very clean, and greatly appreciated the Bear Boxes provided. Can't wait to camp here again!
Lori B
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RV
Great location near the dunes with expansive views. Some of the lower campsites didn’t have as much privacy as I prefer
Randy W
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tent
Campsite was nice the falls were dry but nice hike
daniel r
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
This place was fantastic!! I would come back every year if I could.
Scott G
VerifiedApril 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: RV
Great views, easy hike to the falls!
Jacob W
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent
Awesome Campground! Super clean, bathrooms had TP, great scenic views day and night and was peaceful and quiet. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to camp here. Also only 20 mins roughly from Great Sands NP so huge bonus as well!
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
