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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
Diane F
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: RV
Had a great stay
Jim R
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: RV
Great spot to hike to Zapata Falls and visit Great Sand Dunes NP.
Abby H
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent
The camp hosts were amazing. The pit toilets were some of the nicest I've used in a lifetime of experience. Campsite was clean and beautiful. Campground was quiet in all the right ways. Lovely experience. We had thought the lack of potable water would be a concern, but with a 5 gallon storage container we filled in nearby Great Sand Dunes park (we always used the dunes picnic area) it wasn't a concern at all.
CAROLYN C
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: RV
We stayed in the newer northern loop and the new sites are fantastic. Spread out and very level, so its comfortable and you feel private. The bathrooms are nice and clean and the views are stunning. Zapata falls is a quick hike up from the camp and fantastic to go see. Very cold which is great after being in the heat of the sand dunes. Do bring TP, lots of people come for the falls, so the bathrooms run out of TP quickly. The camp host was down replacing it 3-4 times a day but just couldn't keep up. No water at this campground but you can get some at the sand dunes nearby.
Rosario G
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: RV
We got to the camp site late but we enjoyed the altitude. We were only there for one night. I would stay there again.
Mike S
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: RV
Great campsite! Make sure to visit Zapata Falls which you can hike to from the campground. For a much more strenuous hike, hike to South Zapata Lake which is over a 10 mile round trip hike (don’t believe the sign that says it’s only 8!!!).
Linda O
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
Great views! Site 21 was well maintained. It had great separation, but it is long way to any toilet. The tiny flies were annoying, but they only come out during a specific temperate range. Plus they don't bite nor are they interested in your food. So not that horrible. The walk to the falls was very refreshing. Go at the end of the day when the visitors have gone home.
Kristin B
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Tent
Spectacular!
Regan W
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: RV
Beautiful setting; amazing sites with great views. Camp host had everything very clean, regularly. About as great as possible.
jennifer m
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent
This campground had amazing views! Site 3 had lots of space for our huge tent.
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 6, 2026
