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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
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- 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
Bruce C
VerifiedDecember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RV
Love Zapata Falls, especially in the off season when it’s nearly empty. It’s easy to get to, clean, and well maintained. This was my third visit and I’ll definitely go back. My only disappointment is in not seeing an UFOs hovering over the valley.
Madeline M
VerifiedDecember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Had a great time! The road up to Zapata Falls and the campground is very steep but it’s all paved. The campsite was virtually empty in November but we still had a great time and there was a beautiful sunset we got to watch over the San Luis Valley. Campsite #3 has the best overlook/view in my opinion. The restrooms were clean and the well maintained, and there was a large tank of water for extinguishing fires which is awesome for fire safety! We had a great time and would love to camp here again!
Kethelyn P
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RV
Gorgeous sunset and sunrise, stunning stars at night. We went early November still needed to reserve, it’s popular! The spots are clean and well maintained. It was super easy to walk to the falls from the campsite.
joe h
VerifiedNovember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RV
Only ones in the campground the first of two nights. Maybe 7-8 sites full the second night. 10/30/24. Very quiet. Clean. Clean rest rooms. Beautiful views. Would recommend. Will return.
AUdrey B
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
Very nice view from the campground. Enough space that you're not right next to the neighboring sites. Nice and close to the sand dunes. Couldn't find the water fall though
Martha J
VerifiedNovember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
The road up to the campground is paved, road within the campground is not. Pit latrines were clean as were the campsites. We were at site 21 and enjoyed incredible views over the San Luis Valley. It was a nice walk to the Zapata Falls Trailhead with fabulous views of Great Sand Dunes. We were in the campground on weeknights in late October and there were only2 other campsites with campers. So peaceful and quiet, beautiful night skies. We hope to come back sometime!
robert d
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Great site, easy to book, BUT Booking Fee more expensive than my 1-night stay... Need to get a better contractor, as $8 booking fees are exorbitant
Allen C
VerifiedNovember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent
#7 was a good spot, slight angle for the table and campfire but it was manageable. Overall the campground was great.
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.
Jahmar T
VerifiedOctober 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: RV
Awesome
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
