ZAPATA FALLS SITE 18

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CAMPING COLORADO

Zapata Falls Site 18


May 7, 2024

Zapata Falls Site 18 Campsite is a developed, reservable fee area located in the San Luis watershed of Colorado. The campground is known for its stunning surrounding views of the San Luis Valley and the Great Sand Dunes National Park. The nearby points of interest include the Zapata Falls Recreation Area, which is known for its stunning waterfall, and the Great Sand Dunes National Park, which features the tallest sand dunes in North America.

The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. The area is also known for its hiking and fishing opportunities, with nearby trails leading to beautiful mountain lakes and streams. Interesting facts about the area include the fact that the San Luis Valley is home to the largest alpine valley in the world, and that the Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to over 750,000 acres of wilderness.

The best time of year to visit the Zapata Falls Site 18 Campsite is during the summer months, with July and August being the warmest months. Average temperatures during this time of year range from the mid-70s during the day to the mid-40s at night. However, visitors should be aware that thunderstorms can occur in the afternoon during the summer months, so it is important to be prepared for changing weather conditions.




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Rafting & Kayaking

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

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