Zapata Falls Day Use Area

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Monte Vista, CO · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

37.6188923, -105.5530687 · San Luis Valley Field Office , Monte Vista , CO 81144

Description

A short, yet slippery hike leads to the view of a 25-foot waterfall at Zapata Falls Recreation Area. During the summer months, the falls provide a cooling oasis, but during the winter months, the waterfall freezes into an enormous column of ice, perfect for the experienced ice climber. Travelers along Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway can stop for an overnight stay at one of 24 campsites in Zapata Falls. For more information, please contact the San Luis Valley Field Office.

Directions

From the community of Alamosa Colorado, drive east on Highway 160. At the intersection with Highway 150 turn north on Highway 150. Follow this road north to the Zapata falls Road (gravel), on the east (right side) of highway 150. Take this road to the Recreation Area (approximately 2 miles). The day use parking is on the left and the campground is on the right. The trail head to the falls is in the Day Use parking lot.

Activities

DAY USE AREA HIKING

Details

FeeNo Fee
Stay LimitDay Use Only
Phone719-852-7074
ADA AccessRestrooms are ADA Accessible

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