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Average nightly rates37 total sites
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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
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
Mark D
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: RV
My wife and I loved our experience at Zapata Falls Campground. The views were amazing and it was probably THE MOST quiet campground that we have ever stayed at. We loved being outside of Sand Dunes Park and yet still very close. What a great treat and hidden blessing!
David R
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: RV
Nice camp site. Excellent views. Near Grate Sand Dunes NP.
Luci S
VerifiedJune 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: RV
The view from Zapata Falls CG is amazing! The hike to Zapata Falls from the CG is an easy 1 mile round trip with benches every 0.2 miles or so.
Sally H
VerifiedJune 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: RV
We were originally booked in the older loop and switched to the new loop because the campsites were spacious, with amazing views. All the sites in the new loop are for RV's, but there is plenty of room for tents. There is not much shade in the afternoon, so definitely bring a shade structure.
diane S
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: RV
Wonderful location and clean bathrooms . Great hike to falls
Jessica B
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Tent
We really liked this tent camping site. We were at site number 9. It has lots of shade and it's definitely big enough to pick your own spot for two tents. The bathrooms are a bit of a walk from #9 but not to bad. They were very clean, well stocked and never too stinky. The campsite caretakers were the best. They were so kind to us when our car broke down and helped us with our gear. Thank you so much. Great place to camp!
Lisa C
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Tent
Wonderful campground!!!! We will be back!
Grathel B
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
Great camping site. Bathrooms clean. No water available. Visitor Center at Sand Dunes was a welcome break from days of cold rain. No water running on Medano Creek this year. Will go again for dark skies viewing if weather permit’s.
Grant R
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Tent
Very disappointed that they can't create a LEVEL space for people to put a tent. I'm not even asking for a boxed in area. We had to tent off the road.
Robert S
VerifiedJune 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
We enjoyed our two night stay at Zapata Falls. The elevation gives you a great view of the valley below. The toilet was probable one of the best.. always clean and Oder free. The campsites were also clean… some more spacious than others… we were in site 21 and it was nice and level. It can get windy being up that high. The camp host was very friendly. Good location for Great Sand Dunes.
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
