Campground · CO
Zapata Falls Campground
Zapata Falls Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (8/10) and eases to its lowest in January (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 1 tent-only sites
- 25 RV sites
- 4 accessible sites
- Max RV length 100 ft
Activities: PHOTOGRAPHY, STAR GAZING, WATER ACCESS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, HIKING, WILDERNESS, SCENIC DRIVE, PICNICKING, CAMPING, BACKPACKING, BIRDING, DAY USE AREA, ICE CLIMBING, INFORMATION SITE, MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, AUTO TOURING, OBSERVATION SITE, WATER ACTIVITIES
How much does it cost to camp at Zapata Falls Campground?
Individual Sites = $11/night. Group Tent Site = $20/night. 14 day Max Stay.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.