ZAPATA FALLS SITE 20

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CAMPING COLORADO

Zapata Falls Site 20


May 6, 2024

Zapata Falls Site 20 Campsite is a developed, reservable, and fee-based area located in the San Luis watershed of Colorado. It is situated near the Great Sand Dunes National Park, one of the most popular attractions in the area, and offers stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. It is important to note that there is no potable water available, so visitors need to bring their own water supply. The campground is also located near a hiking trail that leads to the Zapata Falls, which is a popular destination for visitors.

Interesting facts about the area include the presence of bighorn sheep in the nearby mountains and the fact that the Great Sand Dunes National Park contains the highest sand dunes in North America. Additionally, the area is home to many different species of birds, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

The best time of year to visit the Zapata Falls Site 20 Campsite is during the summer months, as the average temperature during this time is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, visitors should be aware that thunderstorms are common in the afternoons during the summer, so it is important to plan accordingly.




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Rafting & Kayaking

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

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