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About Zapata Falls Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Gary R
VerifiedNovember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: RV
Amazing views, what a way to see a moon come up over a very steep mountain! Bring your own water, pit toilets available. Great views of the Great Sand Dunes just to the north, expansive views of the San Luis Valley. Quiet, remote, what else could you ask for?
Paul C
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent
As long as all campers are quite and well-behaved, it's a great spot with an amazing view looking over the valley.
Blake B
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
It was beautuful and uncrowded just after Labor Day. Clean and well kept.
Phil R
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent
Great spot. The hike to the falls is great! It was a bit windy and cold when we were there in mid October.
Caroline S
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent
Great campground, everything was spread out and the bathrooms were well maintained. Right outside of the national park, I would forsure go back
rebecca J
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent
fire location, amazing views, and such a peaceful campground
Greg D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: RV
Nice campground near the Sand Dunes National Monument. It accommodated our 26 foot travel trailer and our pickup. Spacing between the camp sites allowed for a very quiet stay. Super nice to be so close to the falls, which were amazing. We have recommended to friends already.
Carol P
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RV
Great views, trail to the falls right from the campground, sites spread out enough to not feel like you’re looking in the next site, clean pit toilets, the road up says steep but paved the whole way shouldn’t be a problem for any vehicle.
Caroline L
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
Beautiful views, quiet and clean. Loved our stay.
Karen B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Beautiful views and great location by Great Sands National Park.
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
