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About Zapata Falls Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (392)
What Guests Are Saying
Zapata Falls Campground offers stunning views of the San Luis Valley and nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers. The campground is well-maintained, featuring clean bathrooms, spacious sites, and easy access to scenic hiking trails, including a short hike to the falls. While some sites may be sloped and privacy can vary, the overall experience is enhanced by the serene environment and excellent amenities, making it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Zapata Falls Campground offers stunning views of the San Luis Valley and nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers. The campground is well-maintained, featuring clean bathrooms, spacious sites, and easy access to scenic hiking trails, including a short hike to the falls. While some sites may be sloped and privacy can vary, the overall experience is enhanced by the serene environment and excellent amenities, making it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Caroline L
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
Beautiful views, quiet and clean. Loved our stay.
Karen B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Beautiful views and great location by Great Sands National Park.
Michael T
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
Beautiful location but ...
If you are tenting, impossible to find a site with level ground.
The reservation site says $11, but ..
They add on $8 for reservations fee and sign at entrance says stay by reservation only. Just tell us up front it's 19.
James H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: RV
Great Location. Was wonderful to spend time there. Can't wait to go back again.
Keith T
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Excellent campground with fantastic views. A bit rocky with limited space, but I prefer this campground to Pinon Flats when visiting the majestic Sand Dunes!
Brent V
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
This was my first visit to Zapata Falls. I didn't see how to actually get through the short segment of the out flowing stream leading up to the falls without getting my feet wet, so I just went for it in my hiking shoes with socks. Next time I would bring my water shoes with no socks, and hiking pole or two for balance. I was impressed by the powerful sound of the falls even for its rather small size. I loved the tent camping site because of the expansive view across the valley and into the sky. The site was very clean with nearly level spots for a tent in two or three places in the site. The surface is mostly sand and gravel, but some larger stones too. I don't always use a ground cover under my tent but at this site I would. I should have allowed for another night's stay to also visit and hike at Great Sand Dunes NP. I highly recommend Zapata Falls Campground!
Barbara A
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RV
This is a fabulous campground to just hang out in for a couple of days. The altitude limits our activities, but even just sitting in our chairs looking out at the view over the valley is fabulous. The sunsets are gorgeous.
Jacqueline A
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: RV
Site 25 was too short and cramped for my 28 ft trailer and truck. The picnic table is up a hill, but there is a nice view from up there
Jacqueline A
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: RV
Site 24 is a pull aside so you are next to the road with your door opening to the road. But there were excellent views of the valley, sunsets, and stunning night skies. It was also larger than my 28 ft trailer and truck. Lots of room
Jurate H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RV
Zapata Falls is a beautiful campground. Bathrooms are clean, grounds are clean, the hike to the falls was nice!! We saw beautiful sunsets every night! Totally recommend this place. We’ll be back!! 🤩
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.6286 / -105.595
Elevation: 2368 feet
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: June 4, 2026
