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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.
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About Zapata Falls Campground
A short drive up the gravel road that leads to the Bureau of Land Management’s Zapata Falls Campground (CG) will let visitors to the area see the San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve from a whole new perspective. The campground offers bird’s-eye views of the valley floor below, the San Juan Mountains to the west, the adjacent Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, and several 14er’s and many other towering peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range that Zapata Falls CG sits on — not to mention spectacular sunrises, sunsets and night skies!
Zapata Falls CG has 23 single campsites, 1 group site and 1 camp host site nestled among piñon pines along two one-mile long loops. The sites on one loop are designed for tent campers. Parking spurs on the second loop vary a little in length but in general can handle RVs, towed campers, or other configurations of vehicles up to about 50 ft long.
A new trailhead in the campground supplies a link to the South Zapata Creek Trail and the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. A second trail, next door to the campground in the day-use area, leads visitors on a mildly steep half-mile hike to Zapata Falls, which gives the campground its name.
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10, Loop: Tent
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14, Loop: RV
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33, Loop: RV
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14, Loop: RV
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Reviews
502 reviews
Summary
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.
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4.5
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5 stars
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Joshua H
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2022 Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent
I’ll be back…
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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.
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Location & Directions for Zapata Falls Campground
Blm San Luis Valley Field Office, Monte Vista, CO 81144 United States
Elevation: 2,368 ft
Highway access
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.
Near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
The closest entrance is: Great Sand Dunes Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 9.6 mi · 16 min
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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: October 24, 2026
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