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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
Maggie R
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: RV
The camp host was wonderful, reasonable and available. The campground isn't what was expected. We have a 5th wheel and the pull-offs from a dirt road weren't ideal. Plus, no campfire when it was snowing was hard to understand.
Ruth J
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: RV
Nice ,clean, level, and large camp sites.
Zapata Falls was beautiful.
Hannah A
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
The road work was ridiculous, we had to wait an hour to get up the road to our campsite and when leave we had to wait 45 minutes. They need a different system for the road construction, it’s not ok to hold people up for that long. The actual campsite was awesome with great views.
Robbie S
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RV
This is one of the most magical places on earth.
Heath W
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
Stayed two nights in spots 16 and 21. Views are magnificent of the valley below and the sand dunes. Short east hike to Zapata falls which is well worth it. Camp host was great, great place to stay!
Jeffrey T
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: RV
This campground was very much worth the drive up the mountain!
Pamela P
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: RV
The campground host was great! He helped me get my car unlocked after I locked the keys in it. He was very willing to help out and stuck with it until we got it unlocked.
We stayed at 3 different sites - it was the only way for us to stay for 3 nights. We had a teardrop camper. The sites are very rocky and uneven; but nicely spaced. And you can't beat the views. Best not to go if wind is predicted though!
Mackenzie h
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent
The campsite was beautiful!!! The unpaved road uphill was rough for my little car but other than that it was amazing! Nothing beats staying in the mountains!
Larry S
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: RV
great sites, nicely spaced, only pit toilets no water, but we were prepared in our rv. can't beat the price
Monica L
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: RV
We love it here! Clean restrooms, beautiful views, friendly camp host.
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
