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Zapata Falls Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
37[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]

Zapata Falls Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Zapata Falls SRMA, Colorado[3]. Recreation.gov lists 37 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes a gravel road up to the campground, with views over the San Luis Valley toward Great Sand Dunes National Park[4]. The listing says one loop is set up for tent campers, and the other loop has parking spurs that can fit RVs and towed campers up to about 50 feet long[4]. By site type, Recreation.gov counts 25 rv nonelectric sites, 11 standard nonelectric sites and 1 group tent only area[1]. All 37 sites are drive-in[5]. Recreation.gov also marks 4 of the 37 sites as accessible[6]. Check-in is 1:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM, per Recreation.gov[7][8].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 37
Site types[1] 25 rv nonelectric, 11 standard nonelectric, 1 group tent only area nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[6] 4
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 1:00 PM
Check-out[8] 12:00 PM
People per site[11] 6 at most sites (6 to 15)

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Zapata Falls Campground cost?
Recreation.gov fee text lists Individual Sites at $11/night and a Group Tent Site at $20/night[12]. Fees can change by season and site type.
Can you reserve Zapata Falls Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Zapata Falls Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 37 campsites with this detail listed[9].
Are campfires allowed at Zapata Falls Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at all 37 campsites with this detail listed, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].
How long an RV fits at Zapata Falls Campground?
The Recreation.gov description says the RV loop spurs can handle vehicles up to about 50 feet long, and lengths vary a little[4].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 37 overnight campsites at Zapata Falls Campground: 25 rv nonelectric, 11 standard nonelectric, 1 group tent only area nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Zapata Falls Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Zapata Falls Campground is a campground managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Zapata Falls SRMA, Colorado. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Recreation.gov description for Zapata Falls Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Site access types at Zapata Falls Campground: Drive-In 37 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. 4 of the 37 campsites at Zapata Falls Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Zapata Falls Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Zapata Falls Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Zapata Falls Campground: yes at all 37 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Zapata Falls Campground: yes at all 37 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Maximum people per campsite at Zapata Falls Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 15). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Individual Sites = $11/night Group Tent Site = $20/night 14 day Max Stay Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.