ZAPATA FALLS SITE 13

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CAMPING COLORADO

Zapata Falls Site 13


May 7, 2024

Zapata Falls Site 13 Campsite is a developed and reservable campground located in the San Luis watershed of Colorado. The campground is a fee area and offers spectacular surrounding views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a popular attraction for visitors, with its towering sand dunes and unique ecosystem.

The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campsites are suitable for tents, RVs, and trailers, with a maximum length of 40 feet. The campground is located near the Zapata Falls Trailhead, which leads to a scenic waterfall that is surrounded by stunning rock formations.

Interesting facts about the area include the presence of Colorado's oldest continuously operating ranch, the Zapata Ranch, which is located nearby. The area is also home to a diverse array of wildlife, including elk, deer, bighorn sheep, and black bears.

The best time of year to visit the Zapata Falls Site 13 Campsite is during the summer months, from June to August, when the average temperatures range from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, visitors should be prepared for cooler temperatures and possible snowfall in the spring and fall months.

Overall, the Zapata Falls Site 13 Campsite offers a unique and picturesque camping experience in the beautiful San Luis watershed of Colorado.




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Rafting & Kayaking

CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
EAST FORK ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO HOLY CROSS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Eagle Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado

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