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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
Campground Amenities
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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
Nicholas P
VerifiedJune 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
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Jonathan C
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: RV
When you can't book a "sold out" site at GSDNP, check out the Zapata Falls BLM campground. Easy to access, quiet, and close to the hiking trailhead. We have enjoyed our multiple stays here over the years and will be back.
Will R
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
Beautiful views wind as heck. Awesome
Alexis H
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
Someone was in my campsite that I paid for……was not happy about that.
Josh M
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Tent
Sites 3 and 4 are pretty close to each other, especially when site 3 people decide to move off their area closer to site 4 to set up tents and hammocks. I could hear them pop the tabs of their beer cans, discuss their annoying bosses, talk about AI, and plan the next day's off-roading trip.
Christopher S
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: RV
The new RV sites are great, well-spaced apart and easy to access. Location and setting are excellent. The only issues are related to the Zapata Falls trail head adjacent to the new RV loop. There is no signage indicating that the loop is not for through traffic, like the older loops. There was a constant stream of traffic through the loop with people randomly turning around in occupied campsites and driving the wrong way around the loop. I would not stay anywhere near the trail head or restroom.
Katie H
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: RV
Beautiful views from the campground! It was a quiet area just a short distance from Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Takako S
VerifiedMay 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: RV
Other than the high altitude sickness, this place was a goldmine! Very spacious camp sites, beautiful view of the skies and scenery, short walk to the Zapata Falls, and about 25 min away from the Great Sand Dunes. Really appreciated the host who kept up with constant replenishing toilet papers and cleaning of the toilets during the rush day time visitors to the falls.
Kade G
VerifiedMay 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Tent
Clean campground, exceptionally clean pit toilets, campgrounds manager was polite, great view and access to the sand dunes
scott v
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Tent
Beautiful place
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
