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About Zapata Falls Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- 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
Bart J
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RV
We stayed in Site 23 with a 27-foot Airstream TT and it was spectacular. Views from the campground of the valley and Great Sand Dunes NP was gorgeous. Site was long and very private, but many sites there are just along the road and you have to do stairs to get to picnic table, fire ring, etc., so check out the pictures of the site before booking. Very inexpensive, pit toilets were as expected. Road up is windy but paved until you get to the campground, which is small so not a lot of driving once there. Zapata Falls TH is right there and only 1/2 mi easy hike to get to it, but you will probably get into ankle deep water to see the full falls. Don't miss Great Sand Dunes NP, it is very extraordinary. No campground hosts present, but none needed for us anyway.
kelly m
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: RV
High altitude, dry camping. Sites are small on a hill overlooking the valley.
Water available. Waterfall hike in camp. Not close to much else but the sand dunes.
Gerard B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: RV
Close to the sand dunes, close to the falls, views are outstanding
Lisa B
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Tent
Great campsite location, the campground sits on top of a mountain and you have a beautiful view of the valley. Spacious, quiet campsites. I had campsite #5, perfect. The restroom could have used a little attention.
Tom C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RV
Great view!
Nicole C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: RV
Very wonderful Campground
CHERI H
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: RV
Zapata Falls campground is relatively remote with nice views of Great Sand Dunes National Park.
We stayed one night enjoying a beautiful sunset and early morning access to Zapata Falls trail.
The campground is clean. We did not use the vault toilet nor any water as we were camping in our truck camper. There were some midsized truck and trailers in the park as well as many tent campers. Will definitely return on our next Great Sand Dunes visit.
Charlie C
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RV
The view from the site was amazing! Easy access to the waterfall hike, bear proofing and clean pit toilets makes for a good stay.
Jeff N
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RV
This campground was very quiet and good seperation between campsites. The view from our campsite was exceptional due to elevation over the valley below. The only downside was the campground didn't have potable water or a dump station.
Caleb W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Tent
Great facilities, an amazing hike, and beautiful views!
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
