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Pet Friendly
About Zapata Falls Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (392)
What Guests Are Saying
Zapata Falls Campground offers stunning views of the San Luis Valley and nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers. The campground is well-maintained, featuring clean bathrooms, spacious sites, and easy access to scenic hiking trails, including a short hike to the falls. While some sites may be sloped and privacy can vary, the overall experience is enhanced by the serene environment and excellent amenities, making it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Zapata Falls Campground offers stunning views of the San Luis Valley and nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers. The campground is well-maintained, featuring clean bathrooms, spacious sites, and easy access to scenic hiking trails, including a short hike to the falls. While some sites may be sloped and privacy can vary, the overall experience is enhanced by the serene environment and excellent amenities, making it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Jahmar T
VerifiedOctober 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: RV
Awesome
K Michelle S
VerifiedOctober 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: RV
Nice, scenic campground. The road is paved up to the trailhead and campground, which is a nice bonus. The sites that have a wide area to parallel park are close to level. Quite a few of the "back in" sites are not level, but pretty easily fixed with leveling blocks. We love the elevated view of the valley below and the sunsets. I do wish that we could still write a check and deposit it in an envelope at the site. Oh well, progress. If you are showing up without a reservation, you will be prompted to book a site on line. There is serviceable phone coverage to do this.
bridget b
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: RV
Nice campground. Clean and stocked bathrooms.
Michael B
VerifiedOctober 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: RV
A great location with great views of the surrounding mountains. Paved road to the camping area, very clean pit toilets, picnic tables and burn pits. Campsites are somewhat level
Michael K
VerifiedOctober 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
There are no tents pads and the ground is really rocky. It’s fine but can damage your tent if you don’t have an extra layer of protection. Not a huge deal but most sites are slanted.
Sarah L
VerifiedOctober 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: RV
Beautiful sunsets. We took the hike up to Zapata Lake this trip, and while it was certainly challenging it was also entirely worth it.
Tina B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
Great campground. Lovely views. Convenient to the Great Sand Dunes. The hike to the falls is a nice easy walk.
Norma F
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent
Loved it! Stars and falling stars beautiful 🤩 did the water fall and great sand dunes absolutely beautiful will definitely be back!
Dave B
VerifiedOctober 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Very peaceful location. Vault toilets very clean.
David H
VerifiedOctober 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
Great campground. Very quiet. Make sure to bring your own water.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.6286 / -105.595
Elevation: 2368 feet
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: June 4, 2026
