ZAPATA FALLS SITE 8

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Zapata Falls Site 8


May 7, 2024

Zapata Falls Site 8 Campsite is located in the San Luis watershed of Colorado and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The campsite is developed and reservable, with a fee for camping. The area is known for its natural beauty and offers plenty of nearby points of interest, including the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, the San Luis Valley, and the Rio Grande National Forest.

The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. There is also a small stream nearby where visitors can fish or go for a refreshing dip. The area around the campsite is rich in history and culture, with several museums and historic sites nearby.

Interesting facts about the area include that it is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America and that the San Luis Valley is one of the largest high desert valleys in the world. The area is also rich in wildlife, including elk, deer, and bighorn sheep.

The best time of year to visit Zapata Falls Site 8 Campsite is from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the mid-70s. Visitors should be aware that the area can experience sudden weather changes, including thunderstorms and high winds.

Sources:

-https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/257497

-https://www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm

-https://www.colorado.com/articles/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-great-sand-dunes-national-park-preserve




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