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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
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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
Gerard B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
Close to the sand dunes, close to the falls, views are outstanding
Lisa B
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
Great campsite location, the campground sits on top of a mountain and you have a beautiful view of the valley. Spacious, quiet campsites. I had campsite #5, perfect. The restroom could have used a little attention.
Tom C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RV
Great view!
Nicole C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Very wonderful Campground
CHERI H
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: RV
Zapata Falls campground is relatively remote with nice views of Great Sand Dunes National Park.
We stayed one night enjoying a beautiful sunset and early morning access to Zapata Falls trail.
The campground is clean. We did not use the vault toilet nor any water as we were camping in our truck camper. There were some midsized truck and trailers in the park as well as many tent campers. Will definitely return on our next Great Sand Dunes visit.
Charlie C
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RV
The view from the site was amazing! Easy access to the waterfall hike, bear proofing and clean pit toilets makes for a good stay.
Jeff N
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RV
This campground was very quiet and good seperation between campsites. The view from our campsite was exceptional due to elevation over the valley below. The only downside was the campground didn't have potable water or a dump station.
Caleb W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent
Great facilities, an amazing hike, and beautiful views!
Vicki C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: RV
Site was a little uneven, but wow what a view. Also, campground was the perfect location for hiking Zapata Falls and visiting Great Sand Dunes NP.
Bruce H
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: RV
It was quiet, beautiful and restful. The spacing of the sites was wonderful. They are narrow and lack a degree of privacy but that's more due to the slope and nature of the vegetation than anything else. Hard to enlarge, but don't shrink the sites or put more in. Toilets are clean. I never met the hosts. My neighbors were terrific. Well done. I'll be back!
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
