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Zapata Falls Campground

66 Reviews

About

Bureau of Land Management

Zapata Falls SRMA

Overview

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…

Fee Info

<p>Individual Sites = $11/night</p> <p>Group Tent Site = $20/night</p> <p>14 day Max Stay</p>
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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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66 Reviews

Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2023

Perfectly easy and pretty

This was a great spot. Yea it is a steep climb but the road is paved so no big deal. We pulled in around 9:30pm in the dark in a Prius and we were fine.

Campsites are pretty and come with a table, bear box and fire ring.

Some spots like #13 had views that were incredible. Lots of privacy…

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Sara B.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2022

Great views, away from it all

There are no frills at Zapata Falls--no hook-ups, no hosts, and only vault toilets. But you don't plan a trip to this campground for the amenities: you plan a trip for the views (and proximity to Great Sand Dunes National Park). On these points, Zapata Falls doesn't disappoint. The drive up to the…

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Farah C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2022

Cool campground, no cash pay option annoying.

This is a very cool place. It is high above the San Luis valley, with a great view of the dunes in the distance, and amazing sunsets. If you go, reserve online before you get there or the moment that you get there. It was a little confusing that you couldn’t just pay with cash as we used to be able…

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Location

Zapata Falls Campground is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Directions

Zapata Falls is accessed by Colorado State Highway 150 between mile markers 10 and 11, located approximately 5 miles south of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve and 10.5 miles north of U.S. Highway 160. The turn-off is to the east, and the campground is located 3.5 miles (5.8km) up an unpaved road. Elevation 9,088ft.__

Coordinates

37.62857 N
105.59513 W

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