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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
Elizabeth T
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RV
The Campground is situated in a sort of amphitheater way with campsites in tiers up the side of the hill - beautiful view of the valley below and sites spread nicely apart, very private. Toilets were clean. Easy walk to Zapata Falls TH to Zapata Falls which was a lovely, COLD surprise on a hot July afternoon! Also a good view of Great Sand Dunes NP from a distance!
Donato D
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent
Medano Creek & Great Sand Dunes are beautiful. Weather is cool and not too hot. Off-roading on Medano Pass is great except that our Predator steps were taken out by the big rocks.Zapata Falls is a short hike from the campground. Nice location and views.
Judith R
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent
The views were great but there was no one there except us. The camp sites are at a loop where people drove by late at night which we didn’t like. It was nice that it was so quiet and the waterfalls were very close.
Addison D
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: RV
Not very private, but clean
James N
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent
We had a great site, #3. It was flat, had a great view and was close to the bathrooms. We drove around and some sites were not flat or didn’t have much space so try to do your research on the sites. I selected a site randomly and lucked out.
Kayle H
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
The campsites were spread out and the views were amazing! I really enjoyed the night spent in the mountains and I have zero complaints.
Sean C
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent
Very fun and beautiful location. Well worth it!
Matt E
VerifiedJune 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
Great campground, terrific views and stars at night, really enjoyed the hike to the falls even with young kids, be sure to bring water.
Catherine S
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: RV
We enjoyed our time at the campground - it was full, as it was Memorial Day weekend, but we hiked up to Zapata Falls which was just a short hike from our sites. It was a long wait to get into the Sand Dunes, so plan to leave early in the AM to get into the park. Campground was quiet and the restrooms were clean, although there didn't appear to be a host and the cleanliness diminished over the weekend. Site 18 was a pull-off so it was a little awkward with the trailer. Site 17 seemed pretty short for a trailer but worked well for tent campers.
Jennifer J
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RV
Great location close to the Dunes. Clean and I nice short and family friendly waterfall hike.
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
