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Pet Friendly
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Average nightly rates37 total sites
Tent Sites
37 sites
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 (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
Lois V
VerifiedMay 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tent
Perfect site for Eurovan camper or tent. Quick trip to the Great Sand Dunes. Quiet with friendly campers!
Jeffrey B
VerifiedMay 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RV
Nice size site with really good views. The fire pit was completely full and needed work to use.
Katy C
VerifiedApril 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent
Nice, spread out campsite. Very close to a super easy and short trail to the falls, or a long hike to a lake. Also very close to the national park.
Shawna A
VerifiedApril 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
Such a beautiful location! The sites are nice and don’t feel squished together. Campsite is well maintained. It’s up quite a rough road so make sure your car can handle it!
Daniel V
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent
Beautiful and quiet spot with amazing views. Right next to the roughly half mile trail to the falls. Just be careful when it’s frozen. It’s very easy to take a fall.
Biggest complaint was that the trash was piled up for the entire three days that we were there. I know it was during off-season but the camp host was there at least once during our stay.
Last thing, know where your campsite is in relation to the TWO bathroom stations that are currently set up. Site 17 would be perfect for views and bathroom access.
Morgan W
VerifiedMarch 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent
Nice camping spot with awesome views. Perfect location with the falls and dunes right there. Though when we went, the trash was overflowing in several spots and the vault toilets were in need of cleaning. There was also barely any toilet paper left (luckily we brought our own).
Jonathan T
VerifiedMarch 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: RV
Beautiful campground with vastly improved access road but very poor trash removal and general cleanup.
Tim D
VerifiedMarch 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: RV
Fantastic view from an off-the-main road campsite. Very clean- bathrooms and site. Many thanks.
Joshua H
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent
I’ll be back…
Adam B
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent
Stayed here in early February. Was cold and snowy but not enough to keep us from hiking around and beyond the frozen falls and staying the night here. Beautiful place with great views and close to the GSDNP.
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
