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Diane C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 Stayed at: 7, Loop: Tent
Ended up here as campground full at Great Sand Dunes National Park. This was not far away, higher elevation nice in summer and the falls were beautiful.
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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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2, Loop: Tent
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20, Loop: RV
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21, Loop: RV
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30, Loop: RV
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32, Loop: RV
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33, Loop: RV
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34, Loop: RV
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36, Loop: RV
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37, Loop: RV
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38, Loop: RV
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14, Loop: RV
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15, 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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Based on 502 reviews
5 stars
67.3% (338)
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Autumn S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent
We were only here for one night but it was amazing! The views were stunning from site 13 and we got lucky with no wind (however the lightning was definitely spooky). Vault toilets were the cleanest I’ve ever seen!
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Roy H
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 Stayed at: 22, Loop: RV
Camp Host extremely nice and helpful
Camp grounds very clean
Bathrooms very clean
Camp was very peaceful and quiet
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Maria Paula C
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Tent
beautiful views from out campsite. cell service was also pretty great. bear boxes were convenient. bathrooms were clean and stocked.
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Joseph M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 Stayed at: 31, Loop: RV
Large and clean campsite, close to beautiful views of the valley and hike to the falls. Bathrooms were clean and stocked with hand sanitizer. Take time to star gaze!
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Brent S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 Stayed at: 24, Loop: RV
Camp host do a great job.
Views forever!
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Joe L
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent
Had campsite #3 across from pit toilets. Smell was bad at times but an attendant stopped by every day with toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
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Rahel K
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 Stayed at: 17, Loop: RV
We were amazed by the stunning far views! Almost looks like the savanna in Africa. The falls were pretty too! Always busy, even in the evening. (We went in July). It's definitely a hot spot, not much shade, but the views make up for that. We will come back.
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Tom C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Great place to camp, hike and see the area. Falls are great.
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James C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
Good views of the San Luis Valley / Dunes. Clean and accessible campsites. Dirt road around camp is a little rough so plan accordingly with the vehicle you bring
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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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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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