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Pet Friendly
About Zapata Falls Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
Konner P
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent
A incredible view of the expansive San Luis Valley. The wind twisted ceaders and pines are a great touch.
Brian S
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent
Good sites, amazing views, and right next to a fantastic little (or long) hike.
Seth B
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: RV
Lovely location. Good access. Beautiful Views. Roads in campground need work. Some RV sites not very level.
Courtney J
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
This is such a cool little campground! The sites are tiered along the side of the mountain, so pretty much all of them have an awesome view and feel fairly private. The road up to the campground has been recently paved, but the road within the campground is still pretty rough dirt, and both roads are winding and steep. I wouldn't want to arrive for the first time after dark (driving back up from one of the night programs in the park was a little scary). Site 12 would not have been my first choice based on the map (because it's in the middle of a loop), but it's all that was available, and because of the layout it was actually perfect.
Mike S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tent
Nice campground with hiking trail to the falls right there. Spent one night here, just a nice basic campground.
Holly B
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RV
What a beautiful area the falls weee fun and spectacular! And the camp ground had the best sunsets
Clare C
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
Nice hike to falls and beautiful view of view
Tent site are not very flat.
Teresa D
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
Loved Zapata Falls Campground!! Wish we had known about it prior to paying for the KOA near the Great Sand Dunes NP. The views were spectacular and all of the sites seemed to be pretty level and spaced apart. No water, so make sure you bring what you need. Fire rings and tables were in good shape, and bear-safe food storage containers are at every site. Enjoy! And leave it cleaner than you found it.
Raymond S
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tent
Nice area close to the Dunes and Zapata Falls. The campsite was good after a clean up, there was no camp host. Do not expect many level tent sites. Screw in or auger type tent stakes are highly recommended because the ground is very rocky. I used them and had no issues getting a good anchor in the ground with no bent/broken stakes. The views are excellent and the campground is good. I will be back and would recommend if you want a cheaper camping option right outside the Dunes NP.
Gonzalo R
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: RV
Great spot to camp close to Sand Dunes. The camping spots are very well set with their own fire ring and table. Had a great time there!
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
